Monthly Archives: January 2026

Braemar School Burns Celebration January 2026


We had a lovely afternoon yesterday celebrating Burns, with entertainment provided by every child in the school. We heard poetry recitals and traditional songs, listened to music on piano and bagpipes, watched highland dancing and saw some wonderful artwork based on a Scottish theme. The children demonstrated courage and resilience, learning and then reciting their poems to a supportive, respectful and enthusiastic audience. We ended our afternoon with shortbread and a couple of ceilidh dances.

Here is a snapshot of our afternoon. We hope you enjoy watching it as much as we enjoyed taking part.

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Friday Afternoon Creativity

Lots of creative learning going on in school this afternoon. P5-7 have been busy developing their sewing skills and their understanding of sustainability, through their ‘Cool Clothes’ project.

P1-4 were busy trying out their new easel, bought with money they raised at the school fair. Their construction skills are always very imaginative, but Lucas’s multi storey car garage is fantastic!

RSPB Big Schools’ Birdwatch

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Today p5/6/7 have been learning all about birds! They make pinecone feeders this morning, and walked up to the Creag Choinnich bird hide to take part in the RSPB Big Schools’ Birdwatch in the afternoon. We were able to spot lots of chaffinches, tree creepers, and a couple of robins. Some of the pupils enjoyed making camouflage dens to observe from.

Reading in P5/6/7

We have started term 3 with three new reading books.

They are:

  • Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell
  • A Pattern of Secrets by Lindsay Littlejohn
  • Falling Waters – Dragon Eggs

The pupils have been enjoying getting to grips with the new books and task maps this week. We have also been working on our new IDL topic ‘Cool Clothes’, look out for our recycled garment, and our wearable tech projects next week!

RME- Lohri Festival

Both classes have been learning about Lohri Festival, celebrated by Hindus and Sikhs. It celebrates the end of winter solstice and is on 13th January, the longest and coldest night.

Bonfires are lit and people sing and dance around the fire wearing bright clothes.

Sweet treats are eaten, including jaggery which is made from sugar canes.

We learned a dance that is used to celebrate Lohri. Click the link below to see P1-4 dancing.

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IDL learning in Room 2

This term our topic is the weather and its impact on our local wildlife.

We will regularly update the slideshow below to let you know what we are learning in class.

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