As you know we all took part in a lepra workout last week. The money that we fundraised was all counted and we raised over three thousand pounds so well done to everybody that fundraised. For the workout we did some aerobics . For the aerobics we did some side stepping and walking forward and clapping and stretches.
The money raised all goes to Lepra, who will use it to help improve the lives of people suffering from leprosy.
Sadly two teachers are leaving and one teacher has alreay left. Mrs McGowan has left to go and work as a headteacher at Whitehills. Her last day was Friday. Also Mr wood is leaving this Friday and so is Mrs Webster. They have been at Gordon Primary for a long time and they will be missed.
The Fairtrade reps made a card for Mrs Webster to thank her for all the work she haas done for Fairtrade in the school.
We wish them all the best for the future. We will miss them!
by ellie p6b blogger
Last Wednesday the Highland Games took place at Gordon Primary School . Eight schools took part. They were split into groups and at least 1 person from each school in each team. They competed in were many different activities including toss the caber ( which was cardboard), throw the wellies, blindfolded hurdles, relays e.t.c. There was also some entertainment from the highland dancers and the school choir who sung Mairis Wedding and A Gordon For Me. Well done to evryone who took part and we hope you enjoyed yourselves.
A very important visitor came to visit Gordon Primary on Monday.
Dennis Robertson, MSP for Aberdeenshire West came to visit the Learning Council at lunchtime. The council had invited Alec Salmond, the first Minister to visit the school and give them advice about running a council.
Unfortunately Mr Salmond was too busy to be able to come, but we were very grateful that Mr Robertson was able to come instead.
Mr Robertson talked to the reps about running a council. He told them it was very important to listen to the views and ideas of others. He told them about elections, and described how he had to wait until 6 o’clock the morning following the last general election to find out if he had won the election. It was very tiring, but very exciting.
Mr Robertson was accompanied by his guide dog Mr Q.
He asked the children about their school lunches, and admitted that he was very fond of cheese and tuna paninis (which were on Mondays menu.)
The representatives really enjoyed meeting Mr Robertson and learnt a lot about running a council. We would like to thank him for taking the time to visit Gordon Primary School.
As we do every year once again we will be doing shoeboxes for Romania. Last week in assembly a woman came in and did a presention about the shoebox appeal.
The school do the shoeboxes every year, because some children don’t get any christmas presents at all. So the school give some VERY lucky children shoeboxes.
If you are willing to make up a shoebox here are some things you can put in it.
Soap/Shampoo
Face cloth/ wipes
toothbrush/ Toothpaste
Deodorant
Comb/brush
Hat/ Scraf/ Gloves
Pens/ Pencils/ Sharpener
Notepads/Clolouring books
Rulers/Rubbers
Small toys
Sweets-best before March 2014 (no chocolate or any other food.)
T-shirt/ Pyjamas/Underwear/socks
You don’t have to make a full shoebox if you just want to bring a few things in to add to another shoebox that would be must appreciated.
The school would like all donations to be in by Friday the 24th of November 2013.
We all hope you can help.
By Fiona P6 blogger
Last Friday the Primary 3 classes held a coffee morning in aid of Macmillan.
The P3’s had written an invitation to parents, telling them about the event.
Parents and carers came into school and enjoyed delicious homebakes.
Over £400 was raised for Macmillan, who provide support and care for people with cancer!
Thank you to all the people who organised and supported the event.
