On Tuesday we had the opportunity to go and watch the Under 20 world hockey championships at the Dumfries Ice Bowl. The game was between Spain and Slovenia. We were supporting Spain who won. After a very exciting game which ended 3-3 the game went to a penalty shootout which Spain won 1-0. Lucas Gibson in P2 got to present the man of the match award. Despite being very confused about the rules the children had a great time and many said they would go again. So for any parents interested the under 20 championships will be on for the remainder of the week and also look out for the local team Solway Sharks who play at the Ice Bowl.
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On Monday we had a guest at our assembly. A local Olympian Courtney Scriven came in to talk about her sport of Boccia. She has represented the region at the special olympics where she has won medals. The school had a chance to ask questions and see her equipment that she uses.
With a Boccia ball
Showing off her lucky mascot
Being presented with silver medal
On Wednesday the 13th of March Charlie, Matthew, Lydia and Fiona represented Calside Primary School at the annual Euro quiz. They took part in the quiz at Troqueer Primary School competing against other schools from Dumfries. They answered questions on different countries who are members of the European Union. 
On Tuesday Isla,Josh,Skye and Leah went to the Rotary Quiz at Troqueer Primary School. They answered questions on lots of different topics including Science and Art. After a really fast start which saw them leading after 2 rounds they were able to finish 6th place in a very tricky quiz. Well done guys!
The team at the quiz
On Monday the 11th of March, P4 took part in their showcase assembly. P4 showed off a range of talent throughout the assembly performing to teachers, pupils and parents.
ON Monday the 25th of March, P3 showed off their talents and interests to the whole school during their showcase assembly.
P2,3,3/4 and 4 took us on a trip around the world during Mondays assembly. They have been learning about different countries and enjoyed showing off their learning. First up was P2 who were talking about India, after a long haul flight it was P3 who were talking about New Zealand. The school then hopped back on the plane to Italy with P3/4 before finally arriving in the safari of Kenya with P4.
During Assembly P4 performed a Haka which is a traditional Maori war dance from New Zealand.
On Monday the 18th of March P5,6 and 7 performed their assembly on the their topic Titanic. They performed it in the style of a news report and spoke to eye witnesses at the building of the ship, on the voyage and at the disaster. P5 and 6 performed songs and P7 wrote and performed their own poems.
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We are aware that the latest negative internet trend is now being discussed by pupils in the school and indeed some of our children have unfortunately experienced this. I understand this has caused a great deal of upset for both children and parents.
PC Irvine was in school on 5th February to discuss online bullying and internet safety with children and to remind them of the ages which they should be to access these. The National Online Safety website has a series of parental guides on many of the social media platforms and you may find this useful. Their guide to the current MOMO trend is shown below.
Whilst we do everything in school to minimise the effects of these sites and trends, I would ask that you are vigilant when your children are online to ensure they are not subject to viewing such social media trends.
On Friday the 1st of February, P7 attended Cool Curling at the Ice Bowl. We had a go at curling and practiced some of the skills needed. We also got to play lots of cool games and had a go at some team building exercises.
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- Working together to build a tower.
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- Playing games
