Primary 5/6 have been learning to develop their coding skills using a program called Scratch.  They have had fun following instructions to create a Ghostbuster game and soon will be able to explore this further at home and perhaps make their own.

This week we were exploring Hallowe’en through art and technology. We looked at Co-Co Co-Operate and Curious Q while taking part in the tasks.  We explored mixing different shades of the one colour, building towers to hold an apple, spooky symmetry and making skeletons from loose parts. We even managed to Dook for apples as well.  Lots of fun was had by all.

We are overwhelmed with your generosity this morning and so we are delighted to be handing over much needed food and toiletries to the Rhins Foodbank. Thank you again.

All the boys and girls walked up to the High Kirk on a beautiful sunny morning. Each class performed a song in front of friends and family. Rev Stephen Ogston talked to the children about how far food travels from around the world so we can have it on our tables to eat. He also stressed that farmers from all over the world work hard so we can have lots of different variety of food to eat. Thank you to the P.7 readers this morning: Kai, Caitlin, Kyal, Elly and Neve. Many thanks to the parents who helped us walk up to the church as well.

What an exciting morning P3 had on Friday, 4^th October. Miss Humes from Stranraer museum introduced the class to a Victorian Classroom. The boys and girls had the chance to dress up in waistcoats and pinafores. Then they had to line up outside the classroom and had their hands inspected for cleanliness. After marching into class, the class had a chance to use a slate and chalk for arithmetic and writing practise as well as using quills and ink wells to practise their handwriting. This was received very well. They could not believe how strict the teacher would be but luckily, she did not use the belt at any time. A dunce hat was used much to the excitement of the children. After that, the children took part in reading practise and eye strengthening tests. Each child had a chance to use a board to help them sit up straight. The class were shocked that the girls would be taught how to look after a home and learn how to sew while the boys got to learn woodwork and other exciting lessons. They also could not believe how strict the teacher was!

Overall the morning was really exciting, and the class learned a lot from their experience. We would like to thank Miss Humes for all her contributions and for making the morning such a memorable one.

P1 and P2 had a visit from RNLI on Fri (4th Oct). They learned all about water safety and their role in helping keep people safe.

P6 have been enjoying Rugby lessons each week this term. Here are a few pictures to show what they have been learning.

The boys and girls in P1 had a special visit last Friday (4th Oct). The y were all excited to see the Fire Engine and meet some Firefighters. They told the children their role is the community and what they do to help us.