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
Category Archives: Fundraising
Pre-5 Lochgilphead Joint Campus —Art Exhibition
The Pre-5 Unit recently had a visit from Art teacher, Alec Ohnstad, who gave the children some tips as they painted pictures for their Art Exhibition. Family and friends had the opportunity to purchase the artwork in order to raise funds for the charity, Mary’s Meals. The Art Exhibition was a great success and all pieces were quickly snapped up! As well as the sale of their paintings, the children ran a café and had baked flapjacks to serve to those visiting the exhibition. The fantastic sum of £80 was raised.
A Very Merry Christmas Market
Friday the 7th of December brought the return of the Christmas Market back to Lochgilphead Joint Campus. This year’s market was yet again a huge success with a total of £ 2400.00 exceeding previous years’ totals. The hall was packed with a variety of stalls with different themes and goods. A particular success was the stall from the Technical department which was quickly sold out. Santa’s grotto with our , Santa, his elf, Rudolph and the Snowman went down a treat with all, especially those from the primary. Continue reading A Very Merry Christmas Market
The Hoity Toity Angel meets The Gruffalo’s Child
Well done to all our star performers who took part in the Christmas Concert on Monday 17th December in Rhunahaorine Primary.
Children performed The Hoity Toity Angel and The Gruffalo’s Child and entertained their audience with bells, clarinet and trumpet.
The fantastic sum of £250 was raised for school fund. Thank you to everyone who helped and supported the school yet again with a super turnout.
Bowmore Christmas Fayre!
All Bowmore Primary children have been busy with their arts and crafts this term in preparation for their grand Christmas Fayre! There were a variety of crafts on sale: from super sparkly twig stars to lovely Christmas Stockings, from carefully decorated hand sewn tree decorations to excellent ECO photo frames (recycled cardboard and shells were used). Handmade Christmas trees and bunting also looked stunning. Continue reading Bowmore Christmas Fayre!
Barcaldine Entertain Local Community
Barcaldine Primary school children came together on Wednesday night to entertain family, friends and the local community at their annual Christmas Community Night.
It wasn’t easy but we managed to convince Gary Barlow, Nicole Sherzinger, Cheryl Cole, Louis Walsh and Simon Cowell (aka the P7 pupils) to judge our entries for the night. It was tough as comments were flying across the classroom however the evening’s entertainment was quickly finalised. Continue reading Barcaldine Entertain Local Community
Achaleven Holly Tea
We held our Holly Tea in the school last Saturday. We had fun getting ready for the big day. We iced biscuits, made beautiful table decorations with holly and candles and decorated the classroom with festive pictures.
Everyone helped on the day. There was lots and lots of lovely home baking for sale. Fair Trade tea and coffee was on offer as we are working towards becoming a Fair Trade school. Lots of people turned up to support us and munched through mince pies and shortbread. Continue reading Achaleven Holly Tea
Snowflake tea at Kilcreggan Primary School
We held a Snowflake Tea last Friday, organised by our Parent Council. Pupils made and sold their own arts and crafts. Parents and people from the local community held table top sales and a fun afternoon was had by all. The money raised will be put into Parent Council Funds to be spent on items for pupils and the School at a later date. A big THANK YOU to all those who helped on the day and to those who came and spent generously! Continue reading Snowflake tea at Kilcreggan Primary School
Dalintober oxfam sale
Dalintober Primary School held an Oxfam Sale on Thursday 6th of December raising nearly £300. The whole school took part by clearing out their bedrooms and bringing in items for the sale. Sixth Year pupils from Campbeltown Grammar School came to help with face painting. As well as the usual stalls there were football and bowling challenges. Primary 5 manned the stalls adding up the correct totals and giving change. Meeters and greeters were on hand to help shoppers find suitable bargains and an enjoyable time was had by all! Continue reading Dalintober oxfam sale
Castlehill Primary Christmas Craft Fayre
Castlehill Primary held their annual Christmas Craft Fayre on Wednesday 5th December in the school commencing at 1pm. A wonderful selection of crafts, which were made by the children, was on sale. Our little angels in P1/2 made their own angels which just “flew” off the counters. There were also various stalls including bottle stall, raffle and delicious home baking, all of which was donated by parents, friends, grandparents and staff. By 1.15pm the hall was filling up and the crafts were selling like hot cakes. Tea, coffee and shortbread were served by our PTA who kindly came in to school to help. Continue reading Castlehill Primary Christmas Craft Fayre
Crazy Hair Day
Advent is a time for giving to charities and the children of St. Joseph’s very much rose to the occasion on ‘Crazy Hair Day’ on Friday 7 December. The children themselves had instigated this fund raising event for the Guide Dogs for the Blind charity, hot on the heels of a visit by one of its benefactors, Mrs Carr and her adorable golden retriever, Michelle. In total the children raised £144.30 by paying for the privilege of coming to school with as crazy a hair ‘do’ as possible. Much laughter was had by all as the staff joined in the fun sporting some questionable hair styles for the day! Continue reading Crazy Hair Day
