On Friday the 7th of November Sheila and Alison who are members of the NSPCC came to our class to tell us about the various types of abuse. We learned how to speak out and keep ourselves safe from harm.

By Mia and Chloe L P7

This is some of P7J’s art. Our art teacher Mrs Hardie has been coming in and teaching us about tones and shapes by giving us different shoes and we have to copy them to the best of our abilities. These shoes are some of our favourites.

By Chloe, Mia and Angela P7J

On Thursdays and Fridays we have a school tuck shop. This is a great fundraiser and a great way for kids to start to understand money. We have a selection of fruit as well as lots of other tasty snacks! If your child forgets their play piece on these days there is always a chance to buy something from the tuck shop. It would also be amazing if any parents, or carers could let the school know if they are able to help out.

By Lucy, Sophie and Trudy P7

We have been amazed by our talented P5s! They have been learning about the Victorians and their assembly showed great enthusiasm! The singing and speaking were very clear as well as entertaining! Well done!

Written by Trudy Smith P7

In August 2018, our P.7 pupils took part in their Level 2 Bikeability Training. This was led by the Support Staff; Mrs Smith, Mrs Anderson, Mrs Ferguson and Mrs McDonald. Special thanks to John Bremner from Angus Cycle Hub who also helped train and lead the sessions.

By Macy Scotland P.7

This is our 2018/19 Blog Team, Junior Road Safety Officers (JRSOs) and Peer Mediators.

These are the first three teams that have been chosen and there will be more to come throughout the year!

By Mia McLean and Chloe Lamb P.7

These are our new Citizenship Groups for 2018/19.

Every second Friday we go into these groups to help the school and community to be a better place.

Our groups are;

The Digital Leaders run by  Mr Johnston

Family and Community Champions run by Mrs Hutchison and Mrs Athey

Health and Wellbeing Gurus run by Mrs Giles

The Library Superstars run by Mrs Todd

Fantastic Fundraisers run by Mrs Bell

School Activity Coordinators run by Mrs Strachan

The Eco Warriors run by Mr Garden

Outdoor Rangers run by Miss McGowan

By Ava Divers, Leah Roper and Lucy Britton

The new members of our after school netball team kicked off with an amazing start by learning new skills and cooperating with their team. Our experienced P.7 pupils are helping the new members with their footwork and rules. They are making great progress and are sure to become great players!

By Trudy Smith and Sophie Duncan P.7

P6 and P7 made Anderson Shelters. They are learning about World War Two and the shelters that kept them safe. These are models of Anderson Shelters which they have brilliantly replicated. They are making great progress with their new topic.

By Trudy Smith P7

On Tuesday 15th May, Digital Scotland came to Birkhill to celebrate the upgrade to faster fibre broadband through the £428 million Digital Scotland Superfast Broadband rollout. Each week the programme, one of the largest broadband infrastructure projects in Europe, reaches more remote and rural areas.

Local people need to sign up for the new, faster services with an internet service provider, as upgrades are not automatic. To help promote the fact that fibre is widely available across Angus the Digital Scotland Superfast Broadband team were out in Birkhill and Muirhead this week. They were joined by pupils from Birkhill Primary School and Kirsty Macari (Angus Council’s economic development officer) to celebrate.