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As part of our Multicultural Week (Week beginning 12th June) we would like everyone in school (staff included!) to bring in a pebble or stone please.  Can you please begin to bring them in as soon as possible so that we have everyone sorted for the 12th of June? Please bring them to either Mrs. Bell or Mrs. Mahon.

Thank you!

Well done to everyone who participated at this years competition, held in our school grounds. It was great to see so many children enjoying themselves,  giving it their all. It was also very nice to see so many parents and friends from all schools cheering the children on (in the sunshine!!!)

A special “well done” to our Hecklegirth team (and their coach, Mrs. Foster) who finished runners up after playing some superb netball on their road to the final. Well done, girls!

Our thanks to Active Schools for yet another well-run event.

Congratulations to our Primary 6 girls below who represented the school in the Annan Young Citizen of the Year competition. It was extremely tough to pick just 4 children from an excellent class (and every child filled in their nomination form brilliantly) but this group did us proud. We were 1st school overall and Poppy took the trophy home as the winner! Fully deserved! Look out for Poppy at upcoming events as Annan’s Young Citizen of the Year!

We’re having a very busy but enjoyable time this week! Day 3 saw visits from both Annan Athletic and Gretna football clubs to deliver some fun taster sessions for all children, as well as a very informative (and funny!) visit from Jan and Diane from Speech and Language Therapy who discussed communication with the upper school. The lower school were treated to some karate with Alistair Mitchell from the local Annan karate group. The Nursery also held their annual Sports Activity day yesterday too. Again, a big thank you to these groups and individuals for coming in and giving up their time to show the children (and families) what clubs and activities are out there for our youngsters to join.

Today (Day 4) sees the Primary 7 class off to Annan Academy for a Health and Wellbeing day as part of their transition to secondary school, whilst the rest of the school takes part in a fun potted sports day, organised by our Primary 6 class. And finally the sun is shining on us! Tesco are here to let the children try some healthy fruits and Katie from Annan Youth Cycling Club is coming with a very exciting “Cycle Smoothie” bike!

Here is a small selection of photos from Day 3. A montage of all photos will appear on the TV in the entrance of the school next week.

Our Health week has got off to a great start (apart from the weather!) with Monday seeing sessions in Zumba, Mini Rugby and Golf. The children were having a great time during these activities. A big thanks to Nicole at Active Anklebiters and Gareth Dick at Powfoot Golf Club for giving up their time. Don’t forget that these groups are available in the community to use.

Also a huge thanks must go to Mrs. Menzies who ran Zumba classes all day!!!

Please check your class’ individual blog pages later in the week for pictures of their activities.

Day 2 has involved ADAC (Annan District Athletics Club), Solway Spartans boxing gym and Mike McMillan from Annan Seaforth Tennis Club. Thanks again to our visitors from these organisations who have given up their time in order to provide taster sessions for children in our school.

Classes have also had a visit from our Childsmile Dental Health Officer, learning all about dental health.

Primary 5 have spent the last 2 days being very fit and healthy, taking on all manner of outdoor learning adventures on their residential trip!

Well done to the 16 children who represented the school well at the Sprint Relay at the Everholm tonight. We had glorious sunshine and the children gave it their all. Special mention to our Boys “A” team who qualified for the final.