This term P7 at Kirn have been finding out about local artists and were fortunate to be invited by Louise Brennan-Stewart to have an afternoon looking around her gallery in Gourock. The Seagull Gallery is the largest private gallery in Inverclyde and houses original art and prints from both local and well known artists. Mrs Brennan-Stewart took P7 around the gallery pointing out some local and internationally known artists, such as Peter Howson. Continue reading “I learned that art is really meaningful and emotional”
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Glowing inspection report praises Kirn Primary School’s ‘high standards’
Kirn Primary School has received a glowing report from Education Scotland. The head teacher is described as providing ‘inspirational leadership’ and pupils’ behaviour at all stages as ‘impeccable’. HM Inspectors found that ‘There are major strengths in the way that staff across the school support children to develop and learn’ and that ‘Staff show very high-quality care and support to children in the school’. Continue reading Glowing inspection report praises Kirn Primary School’s ‘high standards’
Dunoon Primary School Rugby Winners
The Primary 6’s in Dunoon, Sandbank, Kirn and St Mun’s schools have been enjoying a six week block of coaching to develop their skills in Non Contact Rugby. Our phenomenal coach was Brendan from Inverclyde. Each Tuesday, the schools enjoyed a 45 minute session where we learned the skills and rules required to play a match. To celebrate the end of our fantastic training sessions with Brendan McGroaty, Lindsay Mitchell of Active Schools organised a Rugby Festival at Dunoon Grammar School on Monday 10th June.
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Kirn Primary P7 are the Music Business at James Watt College
Kirn Primary P7 are the Music Business at James Watt College We have been working on mixing our own music in school using Garage Band for our space topic, and on Friday 31st May Kirn Primary P7 pupils had an exclusive tour around the Music Department at James Watt College in Greenock. We visited the subterranean drumming studio, the hi-tech mixing studios and the DJ studio to see how music is created and crafted. Continue reading Kirn Primary P7 are the Music Business at James Watt College
Author Keith Charters visits Kirn Primary
With World Book Day still fresh in our minds, with support from Scottish Book Trust and the PTA, three authors visited Kirn Primary School. On Monday 25th March P5 and P6 were treated to a lively session with author and publisher Keith Charters. Keith read exciting bits and disgusting bits from his books, spoke about writing books, how to get ideas, how to make an action sandwich and how he became a writer himself. He also explored our Space topic, and gave insights we may not have thought of on how to live in zero gravity, as demonstrated by Lee in “Lee on the Dark Side of the Moon”. Two lucky winners also went home with signed copies of his book. Continue reading Author Keith Charters visits Kirn Primary
Dunoon Volleyball Tournament
The Annual Interschool Volleyball Tournament took place today at Dunoon Grammar School. Dunoon had 6 teams. Each one played very well with 2 teams getting to the semi final and the final. Lauren, Luke and Jack went through to the final against a strong Kirn Team C who won the match. A great day was had by all the Primary 7’s and there were lots of happy smiling faces to be seen around the hall.
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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
Kirn Primary 3 visit Julia Donaldson at Dunoon Library
Primary Three from Kirn Primary were excited to meet world famous Children’s Laureate Julia Donaldson at Dunoon Library.
We sang our version of “The Loon on the Moon” by Chae Strathie for Julia. We chose this because we remembered it from when Chae came to our school. We joined in with her play of “Room on the Broom”. We also sang along with her songs, asked some questions and had our own books signed! A great morning!
