All pupils (and staff!) of Dalintober Primary thoroughly enjoyed letting their artistic juices ‘flow’ as part of the CAST organised ‘Big Draw’ week. Teachers used ideas from the resource pack to encourage pupils to draw and sketch pictures with a focus on many curricular areas. We were delighted, on the final day of our ‘Big Draw’ week to welcome artist, Eileen Ramsay, to our school. Eileen worked with our Primary 2 class and a mix of Primary 7 and Primary 4 pupils and all involved found Eileen’s input motivating and fun. Thank you CAST! Continue reading Artist visits Dalintober PS during ‘Big Draw’ week
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TOYOTA ART CAR VISITS KILCREGGAN PRIMARY
Last Friday (11th) the Helensburgh Toyota Art Car visited Kilcreggan Primary School. Pupils were invited to draw their own designs on the car, which they all thoroughly enjoyed. Our pupils have then taken part in the Helensburgh Toyota Dream Car Competition and last Friday provided plenty of inspiration. Good Luck to all our entrants. Continue reading TOYOTA ART CAR VISITS KILCREGGAN PRIMARY
‘Smileawi’ at DPS
Nigel and Victoria Milne were delighted to be invited along to Dunoon Primary School to talk to P4- P7 about their adventures in Malawi. They showed the children a slideshow and told them about the work that the Raven Trust does in Malawi. They told them about rural poverty and the difficulties facing the local people also telling them a little bit about the water projects and the wonderful work that they saw Mary’s Meals doing. Continue reading ‘Smileawi’ at DPS
Lochnell’s Christmas production!
Standing room only for Lochnell’s Christmas production of Ba Ba Bethlehem.
An appreciative audience enjoyed the wonderful singing and acting skills of pupils from the whole school.
Polar Lands…..
Tobermory P1/2 have recently been on a polar adventure. With the help of their parents, they collected over 200 milk bottles to create their very own igloo. The children have also enjoyed being polar explorers. At base camp Antarctica they prepare food for themselves and their huskies, battle with hungry polar bears and venture outdoors to the mystical Ice Palace. The children also enjoyed enacting the true story of Balto-the hero husky with Alasdair McCrone -artistic director of Mull Theatre.
Winter Festival Art Competition Prize Winners!
Two delighted primary four pupils from Lochnell School receive their prize for their winning entries in the Oban Winter Festival art competition. They won gift vouchers for Alba art store for their fabulous steam train drawing and model.
Brownies and Guides at DPS
Peverley McChlery, Girlguiding Cowal District Commissioner attended morning assembly on 9th January 2013. She told the children a brief history of the Scout and Guide Movement. The fact they were both over 100 years old, and that Lord Robert Baden-Powell an army officer had originally decided in 1907 that boys and young men may enjoy an organisation where they could do many outdoor activities, like camping, tracking and learning how to live off the land. These were children that never got the chance to do this sort of thing. Continue reading Brownies and Guides at DPS
Stable Manners at Strone.
Strone Primary School’s recent performance of the Musical Nativity, “Stable Manners” was a huge success thanks to the hard work of the children, staff and Parent Council. The children brought their characters alive for the audience who tapped their toes to the lively music and catchy songs. Thanks to the hard work of the Parent Council and the local community we were able to hold the two performances in the Highgate Hall in Strone which ensured a well supported community event. Many thanks to all those who gave their support in donating lighting, sound equipment, haybales, props, cleaning materials and elbow grease! It was very much appreciated.
Christmas at Dalmally
The children at Dalmally took part in a whirlwind of exciting events in December. They kicked things off with a “Holly Tea” in early December, followed last week by a super Christmas performance. The younger children took part in the nativity production told through the eyes of the “Little Red Robin”, while the older children performed songs based on “Christmas Around the World”. Continue reading Christmas at Dalmally
Rothesay Primary Nativity
Rothesay Primary celebrated Christmas together at the United Church of Bute on 21st December. Primary 7 welcomed parents, carers, family and friends by singing carols while Primary 1 got ready. Then, we smiled as in came Mary and Joseph, the shepherds, angels and the innkeeper and his wife – with many travellers – all waving when they saw someone they knew! Primary 1 told the story of Christmas alongside the P7 narrators, with the whole school singing along. It was magical! Continue reading Rothesay Primary Nativity
Farewell Mrs Pierson
Our last day of term has been a very sad day for all of us at Strone Primary School. We had a wonderful end of term Christmas Assembly in Strone Church, but had to say a very sad farewell to our lovely Mrs Pierson. She will be greatly missed by children and staff alike.
She has been an inspiration to us all, keeping us on our toes with her enthusiasm, dedication, kindly ways and wicked wit!! We wish both her and her husband a very happy and adventurous retirement.
Cinderella Rockerfella at Kirn Primary
A huge congratulations to all the cast and crew of the upper school for their outstanding production of “Cinderella Rockerfella” last night. Every pupil in P5, 6 and 7 played an important role as an actor, singer or stage crew. Very well done and thanks especially to those pupils working backstage for keeping everything moving smoothly.
As Mr Wylie told everyone after the show, we are very proud of our talented and enthusiastic pupils who worked hard to make sure the production was so professional. Continue reading Cinderella Rockerfella at Kirn Primary
Successful Christmas Concert in Salen
On Monday 19th December Salen Primary held its Christmas Concert. The evening started with the Pre-5 & Sgoil Araich children singing Rinn sinn bodach sneachd an-diugh followed by Jingle Bells. They sang really well and would have kept singing all night given half a chance!
The boys and girls from school then performed Away with the Manger, a hilarious play about Jewel thieves breaking into a school and causing chaos at the nativity. The audience loved the show and said it was the best yet. The night raised over £450 for school funds. Thanks to all the pupils, staff and volunteers for all their hard work. Continue reading Successful Christmas Concert in Salen
Barcaldine Primary Christmas Party
Barcaldine Primary School had their Christmas Party on Thursday 21st December. We all got dressed up into our sparkly and smart clothes – even the teachers were dressed to impress! We had an awesome buffet to start with and then we moved onto lots of party games. We had lots and lots of fun and we were joined by some Pre-5 children from our village. We were so good this year that even Santa managed to fit us in his busy schedule.
Primary Schools Join Forces for Annual Nativity
Barcaldine and Ardchattan Primary schools joined forces this year for their annual nativity performances in St Modans Church, Benderloch! The nativity was called ‘It takes a Village’ which we thought was rather appropriately named. Our Primary 7 pupils chose their own parts and then helped in the process of picking all the other characters. Every child had a significant role to play and there was plenty of hilarity – the nativity was all in rhyme and there was joyful singing.
The silver collection at the door raised just over £50 and the children selected ‘Help for Heroes’ as their chosen charity this year.
‘Dalintober Rules The Waves!’ Christmas Show
Dalintober Primary School performed at three Christmas Shows for members of the school community. Parents and friends were treated to a nautical themed sing-song from each class as well as some instrumental performances from our musicians and an emotional performance from the school choir. A spectacular finale saw two of our Primary 7 boys performing a crowd pleasing ‘Santa Flatley’ routine. Everyone had a fantastic time and a massive £2304 was raised from entrance fees and raffles. Merry Christmas everyone from all at Dalintober Primary School. Continue reading ‘Dalintober Rules The Waves!’ Christmas Show
Nativity news from Luing
The children of Luing primary School ended their run up to Christmas with their beautiful service in Kilchattan Church for the Luing community.
The children left the congregation with the poignant message that simple gifts are often more precious. To conclude the service Duncan, Murran and Kyle demonstrated their new talent in playing the clarinet and trumpet entertaining us with a medley of Christmas tunes. Continue reading Nativity news from Luing
Achaleven Angels
Although there are only four wee girls at Achaleven, they love to sing and have been practising very hard some songs to celebrate the Nativity. Our first outing was to the local Etive Club, where we added our songs and poems to their Christmas celebrations. A visit from a very funny Santa soon had us all giggling. Word soon spread that the girls were lovely singers and we were invited to sing for the residents at the Lynne of Lorne Home in Benderloch and Eader Glinn Home in Oban. Continue reading Achaleven Angels
Lochgilphead Primary 7 Panto
On Thursday 6th December, Primary 7 put on the Pantomine “Snow White” to the members of the public. As the lights went out, the audience waited with anticipation to see what would happen. The curtains rose up and “Snow White” began. The Narraters started “Snow White” which went into the first song. There was the evil Queen and her evil cronies. The cast rolled on, like Snow White, animals, the woodcutter, the teeny tribe (7 Dwarves), Boffins, Hunters but who comes and saves the day, is the handsome and charimg Prince, his cheap aftershave dislodge what was in Snow Whites throat! Continue reading Lochgilphead Primary 7 Panto
Baboushka!
Clachan Primary performed Baboushka to a packed audience on Wednesday 19th December. It was standing room only as the story of the Russian peasant woman seeking baby Jesus unfolded. Well done to all the pupils for their excellent singing.
