Amanda took us all on a Forest Schools adventure and invited our mums, dads, grans and grandpas to come too! We were learning about size and went on a hunt for big and small. There was a lovely muddy ditch to climb in and out of but someone got their wellies stuck and after lots of problem solving they were pulled out by a very long stick! Little did they know a troll was watching from under the bridge! Gordon and Jessica helped us to name all the things we found and sort them into big and small.
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French Café at Garelochhead
Primary 3/2 at Garelochhead PS opened a French café for their families. Everyone had a job to do, some children were waitresses, some were chefs and some were kitchen hands. The children all had to apply for their jobs and speak in French to the customers. It was a great success and the class raised an amazing £73 for Cancer Research UK.
STRONE PRIMARY SCHOOL GALA DINNER
On the 5th of February P5-7 hosted a Gala Dinner at Napier’s restaurant where we cooked and served a scrumptious dinner for parents and friends.
The evening was the finale of our ‘Food for Thought‘ topic that was a great team effort. We created a lovely menu using local produce, which included smoked salmon, venison and apples. We served 36 guests in total on the night.
OBAN’S ROCKFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL CHOIR ENTERTAINS LOCAL RESIDENTS
Rockfield School Choir visited Eadar Glinn Residential Care Home to celebrate Robert Burns Day recently and performed a selection of Scottish songs, including two Burns songs. It was a lovely visit and the residents joined in with the children as they sang their songs.
The choir is planning to make another visit before too long and next time the school’s Folk Group and Whistle Club will go too – we’re looking forward to our next cèilidh already!
P7/6 Performance of ‘Alice’ at Garelochhead Primary School
On Tuesday evening P7/6 at Garelochhead Primary School entertained their families and friends with their rendition of ‘Alice in Wonderland’.
The school assembly hall was packed with people of all ages who thoroughly enjoyed the performance. The whole cast and backstage staff worked extremely hard to deliver a fantastic show.
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Tarbert Early Level Class : Burn’s Supper
Tarbert Early Level Class held a Burn’s Supper on Monday the 25th of January as it was a special day for celebrating Robert Burn’s Birthday and we invited the Tarbert Soup Group to join our celebrations. The Soup Group were invited because “We wanted them to watch us sing and they clapped”.
Southend Primary Gets Third Green Flag!
At Southend Primary School and ELCC we have been awarded our 3rd green flag! Our Eco Group have been monitoring litter in the playground, improving both playground areas by introducing a pond, wild flower area and grass for outdoor studies. The Pavillion has had recycled bottles put into the windows to reduce the draught. The Wendy House, Pavillion, benches and gardening boxes have all been repainted and we had fun measuring and marking games on the playground.
Burns Lunch at Southend School
Southend Primary held a Burns Lunch on Tuesday 26th of January. All children took part, reciting poems, making speeches, playing the chanter, singing and dancing. We all enjoyed the haggis, neeps and tatties with our guests.
Strachur Primary ‘Walk to Rio’
Strachur Primary and Pre-5 have started a challenge – to walk the 6000 miles to Rio, where this year’s Olympic Games will be held. We have been doing laps of the playground and have figured out that 7 laps is approximately one mile. Last week we managed to walk 250 miles! The children (and staff) enjoy the exercise and we have also been learning about Rio in the classroom.
Rothesay Primary P7 Burns’ Supper
This year, Primary 7 held their annual Burns’ Supper in the beautiful Marble Hall at Mount Stuart. In honour of such an occasion, a feast of talents were performed from The Selkirk Grace to The Address to the Haggis; with every pupil playing a part in this celebration of Robert Burns. The ‘Bill o’ Fare’ was cooked by our hospitality students and was absolutely delicious! Our guests enjoyed piping, singing and recitals – both from pupils and Mrs Nicol, who was hilarious with her rendition of ‘Tam O’Shanter’.
Strath of Appin Primary Pre5 Celebrate Scotland’s National Poet
Ellis Carmichael and Ken Oxland from the Oban Burns Club, joined staff, pupils and children from the Pre 5 Unit at Strath of Appin Primary School to celebrate Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns. After a traditional lunch of haggis, neeps and tatties, the guests enjoyed an afternoon of entertainment provided by the children. The children recited poems and sang songs in Scots, including the Shooglie Wooglie!
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Strachur Primary Burns Supper
Strachur Primary celebrated Robert Burns’ birthday in style on Monday – with singing, dancing, poetry, music and (of course) haggis!
Burns’ Supper at Kirn
Parents and invited guests were treated to an amazing afternoon of entertainment and Traditional Scottish Food at Kirn Primary School annual Burns’ Supper. The Primary 7 pupils organised this wonderful event themselves, serving the food, providing the entertainment and leading the ‘Bill O’ Fare’. The delicious Haggis, Neeps and Tatties were prepared by the hard-working kitchen staff and served by our P7 pupils. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed this event, even Willie Wastle’s Wife!
DGS Learning Support Department Annual Christmas Fayre
On the 16th of December 2015 Dunoon Grammar school Learning support department held its annual Christmas fayre. At the fayre there were lots of different stalls such as tombola, raffle, baking, homemade decoration, wood crafts and Guess the weight of the Christmas cake. For the first time ever there was a Santa’s Grotto and Kirn Primary Nursery children enjoyed meeting Santa and getting a small present.
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DGS Debates on Trident
On Friday the 18th December, the pupils of Dunoon Grammar School took part in a whole school debate on ‘should the UK government renew Trident?’ This was the culmination of three weeks of preparation, research and speech writing for everyone involved.
Royal Navy Sea King Helicopters bid farewell to Colgrain Primary
Two Royal Navy Sea King Helicopters set off on their farewell tour of Scotland. One of the helicopter pilots requested a fly-past over the school and staff and pupils were excited and happy to be part of this historical event.
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When Sasha Got Swept Up the Chimney
Salen Primary School held a Half and Half Draw after a stunning Christmas Production performance by the whole school and raised £352 towards school funds. Everyone had a superb night and enjoyed the high quality of acting, singing and dancing. Well done!
Pirates Versus Mermaids show down.
The end of term show at Strone Primary School was a battle between Pirates and Mermaids. Parents and family members were treated to an entertaining afternoon of comic performances and fantastic costumes.
Bowmore Primary’s Heavenly Nativity!
Our Round Church in Bowmore was buzzing on the evening of the 21st of December. Not only downstairs was full, but the upper seats were being taken as well! Our Nativity and Carols by Candlelight Service was being presented there this year. It seemed extra special and very fitting to hold our nativity in the Round Church. It was lovely to be greeted by our school flautists – they had very nicely set the tone for the evening and again played as we left after the service along with other members of the Primary Wind Band.
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Castlehill Choir go Carolling!
Choir members from Primary 5, 6 and 7 performed a variety of Christmas songs at Auchinlee Care Home recently. Rona also played ‘Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer’ on her flugal horn. The residents and staff all enjoyed the Christmas carols and the visit from the choir.
