On Wednesday 6th March Dunoon Primary School Choir spent a wonderful afternoon with the Senior Citizens at Alfred Street Hall. The choir had been busy practising and preparing with Mrs Hamlet, Mrs Peek and Mrs Tulloch for this event. The event included some moving solos, and duets, some of the audience had a wee tear in their eye and enjoyed joining in with the familiar songs.
Category Archives: Expressive arts
“ALL THAT JAZZ!” AT ROSNEATH PRIMARY SCHOOL
A very welcome visitor to Rosneath Primary School – Becky from “Ultimate Arts” – took each class for a Jazz ‘n’ Jive session. The joint was jumpin’ all day and parents and friends came along to be entertained at 2.30pm.
Becky commented on the childrens’ enthusiasm and teamwork. She said ALL classes were absolutely fantastic and most importantly HAD FUN, FUN, FUN!
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Sensational Samba at Lochnell
Lochnell’s P7,6, 5 enjoyed six weeks of Samba drumming tuition with Stephen McNally leading the band. This culminated in a colourful and skilled performance to an appreciative audience of their families and the rest of the school community. The pupils researched traditional Samba headwear and created their own designs for the performance.
Big Draw At Lochnell
Pupils from Lochnell Primary enjoyed a Big Draw experience with P7, 6,5 taking part in a drawing workshop with a visit from an artist. Later in the day the whole school took part in a massive Big Draw session with lots of fun drawing activities.
John Logie Baird Primary, Toyota Dream Car Art Ceremony
John Logie Baird Primary, Toyota Dream Car Art Ceremony
Here are some pictures from the Dream Car Art Ceremony at Toyota UK London.
Charlie Sutherland came 1st in her age group and awarded an ipad mini. The children had a great day.
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Tarbert Academy, Toyota Dream Car Art Competition
Jack Faulkner, an S2 pupil at Tarbert Academy has won the 13-15 age category at the UK finals of the Toyota Dream Car Competition in which pupils had to design the car of their dreams.. Jack was flown down to Toyota headquarters in Surrey to receive his prize of an Ipad Mini and other merchandise.
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S3 Child Protection Committee – Art and Music Project
Tarbert Academy Pupils in S3 Art and Music spent an exciting 2 days last week producing artworks and musical backing for use by Argyll & Bute Child Protection Committee. The project was to produce artworks which the CPC can use to broadcast messages about certain areas of concern for adolescents. Current research indicates that young people are spotting signs of neglect/abuse in their peers. Continue reading S3 Child Protection Committee – Art and Music Project
Luing primary Storms Carnasserie Castle
Luing primary Storms Carnasserie Castle.
As part of the study on Scottish Castles, Luing primary went to Carnasserie Castle. The children had the castle to themselves so we had a magical day.
We investigated the castle and made sketches of what we found. We were able to use our own charcoal that we made in the fire pit at school.
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Visit to Easdale Primary from local artists
Easdale Primary welcomed local artists Alex MacRae and Mary Blackstalk into school on Tuesday afternoon to lead an afternoon of Art. They brought along examples of their work and talked about their painting styles and techniques. It was fascinating to watch them in action and hear what inspires them to paint. Continue reading Visit to Easdale Primary from local artists
English Department at Oban High School Books the Best Covers
English students at Oban High School competed in a department-wide competition in support of National Book Week by creating classroom door-sized replicas or interpretations of their favourite book covers. Continue reading English Department at Oban High School Books the Best Covers
Various Updates from Dalintober
Dalintober PS Pupils Perform at Care Home
Three P7 pupils from Dalintober PS – Alex, Dhyllon and Louise were invited to pipe in the haggis at the Burns Supper for residents of Auchinlee Care Home in Campbeltown. The three pipers performed ‘Bluebells of Scotland’ and thoroughly enjoyed their visit before hurrying back to play again at their school Burns Supper! Continue reading Various Updates from Dalintober
crofting connections Strachur
Croftastic!
Tighnabruaich, Toward and Strachur Primary schools had an amazing day at Strachur Memorial Hall taking part in a Crofting Connections day.
There were various activities such as felting, quilting and willow and paper weaving. We enjoyed tasting fish and sea food and learning about the salmon’s life-cycle. We found out how to ‘waulk’ the cloth, card wool, use drop spindles, weave, and learned lots of sheep and wool facts. Continue reading crofting connections Strachur
SNAPBERRY AND MOBY with Lochgilphead High School
The continued collaboration between Lochgilphead High School and SNH has reached new heights this month with the launch on VIMEO of the Snapberries video, a celebration of Snapberry Projects from 2009—2013. As part of Year of Natural Scotland this short film is a celebration of the Snapberry project showing a selection of the photos taken by students aged between 14 and 17. We’re very grateful to Moby for allowing us to use “Homeward Angel” as soundtrack. Continue reading SNAPBERRY AND MOBY with Lochgilphead High School
Bunessan choir and chanters.
Bunessan Primary School P6/7 choir and chanter players entertained the local community at the Christmas Community Cafe held in December 2012. The choir, The Gracenotes, sang a variety of popular Christmas carols including verses that they composed themselves while the chanter group played Amazing Grace. Whilst there, the P5’s were resposible for selling Christmas cards that the children had designed to raise money for school funds. All present had a great time and the children were praised for representing their school within the local community. Continue reading Bunessan choir and chanters.
Artist visits Dalintober PS during ‘Big Draw’ week
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
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
Fringe Schools Poster Competition 2013
The search for the 2013 Edinburgh Festival Fringe Poster has begun!
The Fringe Schools Poster Competition is open to all Scottish students aged 5 – 16. We are looking for a unique and eye-catching poster design that represents the variety and vibrancy of the Fringe – the rest is up to you.
Use our learning resources, including lesson plans linked to Curriculum for Excellence experiences and outcomes, to introduce your pupils to the Fringe and inspire them to create winning posters! Continue reading Fringe Schools Poster Competition 2013
Road Safety Classroom Calendar Competition Winners.
Lochnell pupils from Primary Six and Primary Four were thrilled to receive certificates for their eye-catching entries for the annual Road Safety Classroom Calendar Competition.
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.
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.
