Daily Archives: July 3, 2013

GOTCHA

The P6 pupils who had taken part in GOTCHA told the school about their experiences at the US assembly.

They explained how they had to apply to be a part of GOTCHA, saying what skills and strengths they would bring to the group.

Then they told about their training; learning how to put up a tent, to use a map and compass and to work together as a team.

Then they told us about their experiences on the overnight camping trip. They had to walk through the Bin Forest to their destination. All groups got lost at some point, but they all arrived at their destination safely. They help to cook food in the evening, and most enjoyed eating the cheesy pasta. They all enjoyed the pancakes and marshmallows! They thanked the staff and parents who helped them and who also camped overnight with them.Everyone had a great time and got a lot from the experience!

All the pupils who took part in Gotcha were given a certificate. Well done!

Learning Council.

The newly elected Learning Council held their first meeting this Tuesday. They got to meet other representatives and vice reps. Each representative will have a folder with the school logo for storing minutes and ideas, and a badge.

They discussed how they could become an effective group and make positive changes in the school.

They will be meeting again early next session.

FAIRTRADE Award!

The Fairtrade group met this Monday lunchtime and were given the good news that Gordon Primary have achieved Fairtrade Status for the third year!

Mrs Innes, Mrs Sell and Mrs Webster thanked the Fairtrade group for their enthusiasm and hard work throughout the year and particularly during Fairtrade fortnight.

The group decided that P7 representatives would announce the good news about Fairtrade status at the end of term assembly. They would also thank the volunteers who have helped running the Fairtrade tuckshop and the Fairtrade stall at parents evening and also all parents, pupils and staff for their support. The local ethical trading shop, Elturnatives would also be thanked for the support they have given the school in running the Fairtrade tuckshop.

Sports Championships

Achievements in Sport were celebrated at assembly today.

The four swimmers (Pietra, Jasmine, Leah and Katie) who recently took part in the Swimming Championship showed pupils and staff a video of their races. They came 9th in the national competition. Well done!

The Primary 7 Sports champions were also announced at assembly.

Runners up are Lucy B, Cameron R, Jack H  and James M

The overall Girls Winner was Jasmine E and the boys winner was Owen M. All champions received a small trophy to keep, while the overall winners have their names engraved on a school trophy to be kept at school and presented yearly.

Well done everyone!

Park trip

Yesterday afternoon (Tuesday 2cnd July) my  class  went  to  the  Deveron  park.

First  we  went  to  the  stream  to  let  some  frogs  free.

Then  we  went  to  the  Cooper  Park  for about 40  to  50  minutes . I went on the spider web .  It was  really fast.  I fell  off of the spider web!

After that   we  went  to  the  Deveron  park for about 30  minutes. We all  ran to the water side and took our shoes off. Then we went into the water.

Then  Miss  Sell told us  it was  three o’Clock so we headed back  to school.

By Nathan (P4C)

Deveron Walk

Our class p4c went to the Deveron  on Thursday the 27th June 2013.

First we had a short play in the park and then we went for a walk  right along the Deveron.

Then we went under the bridge.

After that we went through the Meadows  and  some people saw their trees that they planted last month.  And then we took a short cut  to the Deveron. We had a paddle in the water.  We made a bridge to get over to the bigger stones. I forgot to say we had  lunch there .

We had fun and then went back to the school. It was very good.

By Keira and Cara (P4C)

Tree Planting 2013