P5/6/7 had a great two days of skiing at Glenshee. Pupils showed real bravery and resilience, all while improving their skills and having a great time. Have a look at the photos in the Sway below…
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Skiing 2026
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Outdoor Learning Teamwork
This afternoon we all went outside to work together on some important jobs, as well as taking part in a creative activity in the snow!
We cleared all the raised beds in the polycrub and had a good tidy up, so that we are ready to start planting and sowing seeds soon. Lucas and Ben harvested a giant turnip and Craig found 2 big cabbages. We stacked and tidied all the plant pots and put any waste into the compost bin. Jamie spread some extra bark chips at the entrance where it’s starting to get muddy.
We also sorted equipment for our ‘Mud Kitchen’ and had a chance to have a play with it in the snow, making snow pies and giant ice creams. We think this will be a very popular playtime activity all year round! A big thank you to everyone who sent in old kitchen equipment for this project.
P1-4 have been learning about how animals cope in winter so we decided to set up ‘Squirrel Cafes’ around the school grounds, using the pinecones we collected earlier in the year. Hopefully our local squirrels will enjoy a wee treat over the weekend while the school is quiet.
February is “Random Acts of Kindness Month”. Inspired by the book and animated film ‘Thread of Hope’, pupils discussed what kindness looks and sounds like when playing and learning outdoors. They then painted in the snow with warm and cool colours to represent feeling upset (cool) and the kindness (warm) that can help in those moments.
Finally, we warmed up with a cup of hot chocolate at the end of the session. Great teamwork from everyone this afternoon!
IDL learning in P1-4- week 5
Making our ebooks in P1-4
P1-4 have been learning about animals who migrate, hibernate or adapt during our cold winters. They used their technology skills to make ebooks. They needed to decide which animals to write about and made sure to put them in the correct section. Some children took notes from the internet and drew pictures of their favourite animals.
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.
P1-4 Mini cities
P1-4 were building mini cities on Monday and Tuesday this week, using our meta skills and knowledge of shapes to create structures of different heights. We then tested how strong they were by using wind.
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To a mouse… Robert Burns artwork
As part of our Robert Burns celebrations, p5/6/7 drew mice, inspired by the poem To a Mouse. Each one has its own unique style. 🐭
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!
Learning in P1-4
Lots of interesting weather this week- perfect for our weather and animals IDL.
Our SWAY has been updated, click here to view. Check out our science experiment and our big picture showing the water cycle – lots of great teamwork on display!
RSPB Big Schools’ Birdwatch
21/01/26
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.
