Category Archives: Events

‘Story-lab’ at Tarbert Academy

Events, Literacy, Secondary schools

Primary pupils in Tarbert Academy took part in the Story-lab reading challenge over the summer holidays.  Through Tarbert Library, pupils had to read six books and take part in puzzles, quizzes and activities relating to their reading.  On successfully completing the challenge, pupils were rewarded with a medal, a certificate and a voucher.  The voucher, for two free visits to the swimming pool, was kindly donated by the Mid Argyll Community Swimming Pool.

Our photograph shows the pupils who completed the challenge with their prizes and representatives of Tarbert Library and the swimming pool.

Na Seudan Tarbert Academy

Events, School trips, Secondary schools

Na Seudan, the fantastic folk group made up of pupils from Tarbert Academy, recently performed as part of The Edinburgh Fringe. From the Ross Bandstand, in Princes St. Gardens and in the shadow of the castle, they gave a stunning 1 hour concert to festival visitors.

The group perform mainly Gaelic songs in unique arrangements as well as including many traditional folk tunes.

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Tarbert Academy Buskers

Events, School trips, Secondary schools

When the Paddle Steamer ‘Waverley’ docked at Tarbert Pier, passengers were greeted by Tarbert Academy pupils busking to raise funds for a school trip.  Tarbert Academy Music Department is organising an excursion to the musical ‘Phantom of the Opera’ and funds raised by the pupils help to make this trip more affordable for all pupils.  Visitors to Tarbert enjoyed the pupils’ performances and gave generously.

Catriona Hood HeadTeacher

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New Beginnings at Port Ellen

Events, Primary schools

All the latest news from Port Ellen Primary……
It has been a busy start to the new session at Port Ellen.

Tuesday 28th August: Stephen Baron Plays Haydn
Stephen Baron came to the school of Port Ellen primary to tell us about Haydn a very famous composer and it was very interesting.  We played games with Stephen Baron and we danced to the music and it was very fancy and I want to do it again. My favourite part was when we played instruments with him it was very noisy. Continue reading New Beginnings at Port Ellen →

Susie Wolff films documentary at Park Primary School

Events, Primary schools

Susie Wolff (nee Stoddart) returned to her old Primary School to film her upcoming documentary ‘The Fastest Woman in the World’.

Susie and the BBC2 film crew, led by her brother, David, visited Primary 7s at Park. It was a very exciting afternoon of filming and the children excelled themselves by asking hard-hitting questions and creating new F1 designs for Susie to judge.
The class were certainly star struck and cannot wait to see themselves on TV when the documentary is finished.   Continue reading Susie Wolff films documentary at Park Primary School →

Budding Authors in Easdale

Events, Literacy, Primary schools

Easdale Primary P4-7 enjoyed watching David Walliams during Author Live broadcasting event. This inspired them to create their own characters for David’s new book.  They are excited to be included in Scottish Author Live Blog, which includes a link to their characters. Follow the link to find out more.

http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/blog/learning/2012/08/dear-mr-walliams


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Social Enterprise

Events, Primary schools, Secondary schools, Social Enterprise

Registration is now open for the 2012-2013 Social Enterprise in School Awards.  An email has been sent to all schools detailing the Award Guidelines, Flier and details on last years winners, Colgrain Primary School and Kilmodan Primary School.

More information about Social Enterprise can be found on their website.  http://www.theacademy-ssea.org/

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Lochdonhead pupils success in the Tobermory Horticultural Show

Events, Expressive arts, Primary schools

All the pupils in Lochdonhead Primary School did a painting for the competition in the Tobermory Horticultural Show.  The paintings were about stormy weather.  We were very pleased to find out we had won three prizes!  Harry won first prize and a token for Tackle and Books; Charlotte won second prize and Ellis won third prize with their great pictures.  We are very impressed and very proud of them.

By Ewan Robertson P7

Invitation to visit THE BROOCH OF LORN at your local library!

Events, History, Primary schools, School trips, Secondary schools

The Brooch of Lorn is one of the great medieval jewels of Scotland, with a charmstone in its centre which was believed to have magic powers.
As Robert the Bruce fled during battle against the MacDougalls of Dunollie in 1306, he left behind his cloak. Pinned to this was the Brooch. It has been a great prize for the MacDougalls ever since and is still held by the Clan Chief. Originally it would have been a simpler jewel but around the same time as Shakespeare it was transformed into a fabulous silver and pearl brooch. Continue reading Invitation to visit THE BROOCH OF LORN at your local library! →

DGS CLASS COMICS RAISE A LAUGH AT THE EDINBURGH FRINGE

Events, School trips, Secondary schools

Every teacher in the country has a story concerning the class comic, but staff at Dunoon Grammar School can now boast about the entire class of comics who took the Edinburgh Fringe Festival by storm.

Fifteen pupils from the school sacrificed the final day of their summer holidays to attend a comedy workshop at the amazing BBC venue at the Edinburgh Festival on Tuesday, 14 August.

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3XL – Community Project

Enterprise, Events, Secondary schools

Both XL Groups in 3rd year at Oban High School have recently worked together in planning and organising a Coffee Morning for the welcoming of our American visitors.  As this is the 20th year of the Oban/Laurinburg exchange they wanted to make it special.  The group worked together in ensuring that the Americans first impression of Oban High School was as warm and friendly as possible.

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Parklands School Olympic Challenge

Events, Health and Wellbeing, Outdoor Learning

The pupils of Parklands School were all recently set an Olympic Challenge. Pupils had to take part in a torch relay by either swimming, hill walking, cycling or walking. Pupils designed and made their own torches (complete with realistic looking flames!) and had to carry them throughout their challenge. All pupils successfully completed their events and were very proud to received specially commissioned medals at our annual award ceremony.

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Dalintober’s Mini-Olympics

Active Schools, Events, Health and Wellbeing, Primary schools

Dalintober PS held a Mini-Olympics event on Wednesday 28thJune.   Primary 7 organised the event with the help of Mr Kupris from Active Schools.  All the pupils in the school were divided into one of five countries – Great Britain, Greece, China, Spain or Jamaica – and wore colours to represent each country.

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Oban Lorn and the Isles Spring Tag Festival 2012

Events, Health and Wellbeing, Primary schools, , , , ,

More than 150 Primary School children from the Oban area attended the recent Spring Tag Rugby Festival hosted by Oban Lorne RFC. The event which was organised by Scottish Rugby Modern Apprentices Emma Roxburgh and Fergus Matheson was delivered as an end of season friendly tournament for all the primary schools who have taken part in the Tag Rugby Programme this school year. The event was run in Partnership with Active Schools co-ordinator Dale Kupris and Rugby Development Officer Allan Wright who assisted with the organisation of the event.

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