Category Archives: Events

Bright Sparks at Small Isles Primary

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This term the P5-7 children in all the primary schools on Islay and Jura are learning about science and technology. We have been learning about electrical circuits, creating electronic devices, simple programming and discussing the links to real life technologies.

The P5-7s from Keills came to Jura on the 4th March for a technology challenge day, where we shared what we had been learning and had lots of fun! Here’s a few thoughts about the day. Continue reading Bright Sparks at Small Isles Primary →

Together Again!

Communities and Culture, Events, Expressive arts, Geography, Health and Wellbeing, Interdisciplinary, Outdoor Learning, Primary schools, Sport, Topics, ,

On Wednesday 5th of March Keills and Small Isles Primary travelled down to Port Charlotte School to do some team building challenges.

First we were put into teams and it was good because the groups had children from different schools. This meant we could make new friends. The first challenge we did was a dragon game. I liked it because you had to communicate with lots of different children. We had to try and catch the other teams’ dragon tails. It was great fun.

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Grandparents Tea Party at Kirn Primary

Communities and Culture, Events, Expressive arts, Hospitality, Interdisciplinary, Literacy, Primary schools, Topics

The P1 children were so excited to welcome Grannies and Grandas to their classrooms for a wonderful Tea Party this afternoon as part of their ‘Katie Morag’ topic.

Over 50 Grandparents were treated to some fabulous singing of well known Scottish Songs, including Ally Bally, Katie Bairdie and Ma Maw’s a Millionaire.

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Small Isles Primary nominated for Community Archives Award

Awards, Communities and Culture, Competitions, Conferences, Events, Geography, History, Interdisciplinary, Outdoor Learning, Primary schools, Projects, Social Enterprise

In Spring 2012, Small Isles children became involved in the Crofting Connections Project. During the summer term they invited the community to be involved too by hosting four Crofting Community Cafes in school. Each cafe had a crofting theme (Crofting the land, Life as a child, Crofting Culture and Crofting at Home) and a panel of ‘experts’ from the community were invited to come and share their memories and experiences of the theme by answering questions from the children, leading discussions and having drinks and home-cooked treats.

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Sandbank’s Great Exhibition

Communities and Culture, Events, Expressive arts, Gaelic, History, Interdisciplinary, Primary schools, Projects

Gaelic unit P6/7 from Sandbank Primary (Bunsgoil Thaigh a’Chladaich) were learning about the history of the Holy Loch area over the past two hundred years. The work was organised by Fiona Lochhead from Kilmun Mausoleum who arranged for a weaver called Fiona MacDougall and a heritage worker called Robin Patel to come in and work with us.
We got a lot of information from the gravestones at Kilmun, including occupations, infant mortality and the gristly work of resurrectionists. Continue reading Sandbank’s Great Exhibition →

READATHON & WORLD BOOK DAY AT STRATH OF APPIN PRIMARY

Events, Literacy, Primary schools

Pupils and staff at Strath of Appin dressed in their pyjamas and brought in bedtime stories and cuddly toys to celebrate World Book Day. The classroom had a specially created ‘reading den’ and pupils brought in sleeping bags, cushions, pillows and beanbags. The day was filled with book-themed activities and quiet reading time. The whole school homework challenge was a big hit, with children asked to send in photographs of themselves reading in interesting or unusual places which included reading up trees, on diggers, in a wheelbarrow, Continue reading READATHON & WORLD BOOK DAY AT STRATH OF APPIN PRIMARY →

Samba drumming at Glassary

Communities, Events, Expressive arts, Interdisciplinary, Primary schools, Topics

Glassary Primary samba drumming performance by P4-6
At our Samba drumming with Steven MacNally, we learned different rhythms. My one was look high look high LOOK HIGH! There were four different instruments. We used Kashishi, Agogo bells tambourim and Sourdo. On Wednesday the 26th February 2014 we performed in front of our friends, family, and the younger class. Thank you Steven, we had so much fun.
By Aleena Qumar (Pupil).

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Dunoon Grammar School’s Mathematicians

Competitions, Events, Interdisciplinary, Maths, Secondary schools,

Dunoon Grammar School’s team of four mathematicians from S1 and S2 won 12th place in the UKMT Team Challenge held at the University of the West of Scotland. The team enjoyed competing against 28 other teams from the west of Scotland region. The challenge consisted of four rounds including a cross-number, maths shuttle and an intense relay race. Congratulations to Hazel Oxland, Willow Grieve, Conor Adams and Katie Lambert for an excellent result against some very fierce competition. For further information please contact Shaun.Priest@argyll-bute.gov.uk.

Happy Healthy Me

Communities and Culture, Early Years, Events, Health and Wellbeing, Hospitality, Interdisciplinary, PE, Primary schools, Topics,

“Primary 1 children in Castlehill invited Campbeltown Nursery to join them for a “Happy Healthy Me” morning.
Everyone had taster sessions in Yoga Bugs, Mini Kickers and Keep Fit. Louise, the school nurse, also spoke to the children about keeping their hearts healthy. A fruit kebab healthy snack was enjoyed by all.”

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LET’S GET DOWN TO BUSINESS

Enterprise, Events, Learning Centres, Secondary schools

Some of Dunoon Grammar School’s senior learning centre pupils were delighted to invite local entrepreneurs in to school to talk about their experiences as business people. The pupils are undertaking an ASDAN short course in Enterprise. ASDAN offer a range of certificates and qualifications that allow pupils to work at their own pace and own level, making them ideal for many learning centre pupils. The Enterprise short course, which will take 60 hours to complete, provides opportunities for pupils to develop entrepreneurial knowledge and skills, and how to use these effectively. Continue reading LET’S GET DOWN TO BUSINESS →

World Book Day at Kirn Primary

Events, Literacy, Primary schools

The children (and teachers) at Kirn Primary were missing on World Book Day! Instead, the school was filled with Little Red Riding Hood, The Big Bad Wolf, Cruella de Ville (and a dalmatian), The Cat in the Hat, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Wally, Nanny McPhee, even Willy Wonka and an Oompah Loompah! Everyone had a great time as they visited other classes to read and be read to. Back in class there was story writing, bookmark making, and of course, lots of reading for pleasure. Continue reading World Book Day at Kirn Primary →

Sal Team of DPS at Oban ‘Raising Attainment’ Conference

Conferences, Events, Learning Tech, Primary schools, School trips

Dunoon Primary’s magnicifent Sal Team attended the ‘Raising Attainment’ Conference in Oban on Tuesday 11 March 2014. The enthusiastic pupils were thrilled to be asked to have a stall displaying their IT skills in Raspberry Pi, Lego We Do and EV3. Their stall was very busy and the pupils displayed very confident clear answers to any questions asked by the visitors. Gary Clark held a workshop and the pupils were delighted to be invited to assist him. The audience asked them lots of questions and they explained the various aspects of the software and how they enjoyed using it. Continue reading Sal Team of DPS at Oban ‘Raising Attainment’ Conference →

Raising Attainment Conference 2014.

Conferences, Events, Primary schools, School trips

At Bowmore Primary School, we have been working hard on our amazing garden project. It was admired by Mr Don McAllister and he invited us to attend this conference. All the head teachers of Argyll and Bute were going to be there – we were very excited. We had to get up in time for the 7:00am on Monday 10th March to catch the ferry to Kennacraig. We met Mrs MacDougall and Ms Gilbert at Port Ellen. Our parent helper, Mr Swarbrick drove us there as he was coming with us. Continue reading Raising Attainment Conference 2014. →

The Literacy Group Plan an Amazing World Book Day

Events, Literacy, Primary schools

Colgrain Primary P5 Literacy Group planned an exciting day of celebrations for World Book Day. They worked alongside Mrs Neil ( a parent helper) and Mrs Candlish (P6/7 teacher.) Children were invited to dress up as their favourite book character. They were also asked to bring their favourite books to school as a stimulus for quality conversations. We held a whole school assembly, including the nursery, where we learned all about the history of World Book Day and how wide spread the celebrations are. Continue reading The Literacy Group Plan an Amazing World Book Day →

St. Mun’s Sport Their Trainers for Glasgow 2014

Commonwealth, Events, Health and Wellbeing, Primary schools

With the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games less than 6 months away, the children and staff at St. Mun’s joined in the warm up for Scotland’s biggest-ever festival of sport and culture, by wearing their trainers to school to celebrate Commonwealth Day. Sport Your Trainers was a great opportunity to bring the Commonwealth Games to life in the school, allowing pupils and teachers to show their support in a fun and easy way, ahead of their IDL project on the Commonwealth, which will begin after the Easter Holidays. Continue reading St. Mun’s Sport Their Trainers for Glasgow 2014 →

Coffee Afternoon at Luing Primary

Communities, Events, Fairtrade Schools, Fundraising, Primary schools

Luing Primary School held a Fairtrade Coffee Afternoon on Thursday 6th March in aid of RNLI. Parents and members of the local community provided a delicious variety of cakes and biscuits, and a comprehensively stocked Fairtrade stall did great business.
Our visitors were treated to a first rendition of some new songs by Ukulele Luing, though the tempo of the tunes increased near the end, when the cakes became available! After only a couple of hours the hugely impressive amount of £137.68 was raised for the RNLI.

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Stramash Easter and Summer Youth Programme 2014

Active Schools, Events, Health and Wellbeing, Outdoor Learning, Social Enterprise

Stramash’s Youth Programme this year is one of the best yet, with loads of fantastic outdoor opportunities for young people aged 3-17, throughout the Easter and Summer holidays. All our courses allow children and young people to learn and develop, discover new places, build confidence, have fun, make new friends and be active outdoors! As well as our surf camp, yacht expedition and kayak residentials, we have lots of great additions including dinghy sailing courses, British Canoe Union courses, and lots, lots more! Continue reading Stramash Easter and Summer Youth Programme 2014 →

The Scottish Book Awards

Awards, Competitions, Events, Expressive arts, Interdisciplinary, Literacy, Outdoor Learning, Primary schools, School trips, Topics

Primary 1 – 3 pupils from Strone Primary School had a very exciting day out in Glasgow on Wednesday 5th March, attending the Scottish Children’s Book Awards at the Mitchell Library. All the pupils at Strone have been reading the shortlisted titles and voted online for their favourites. At the awards, pupils were able to get their own books signed by the authors and watched the ceremony as the winners were announced.
More literacy themed activities were enjoyed on Thursday 6th March when pupils took part in World Book Day and dressed up as their favourite book characters.

: Tarbert Primary Celebrate World Book Day

Early Years, Events, Expressive arts, Interdisciplinary, Literacy, Primary schools, Topics

World Book Day Celebrations!
Primary 1 / 2 went Over the Steamy Swamp and had lots of fun. We worked with our shoulder partners and made swamp stories then we made our animal masks. We invited the nursery children for a giant story telling session. They were a very good audience and we all had great fun!

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Models In The Making at DPS!!

Communities, Events, Expressive arts, Fundraising, Interdisciplinary, Primary schools, Social Enterprise

Pupils, parents and staff of Dunoon Primary School walked the catwalk at the local M & Co store on Thursday evening. The school’s PTA had organised the event to raise money for school trips. The models chose their outfits beforehand and delighted the audience as they wore a range of trendy smart and casual clothes. The sell out event was a huge success and raised over £500 which will no doubt be put to good use next term! Well done everyone – cant wait until next time!

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