Author: Mrs Barnett

To coincide with our work on the local connections with JM Barrie, Primary 6 visited the Theatre Royal. We were given a fun, fact filled tour of the theatre from Peter Bain, the Heritage and Education Officer, who took us around all areas including the sound and lighting box, stage, props room and dressing rooms. The class learned lots about the history of the theatre and the many changes it has been through, including where the stage was originally and where JM Barrie would have watched the performances from. Before we left, the children took part in a variety of drama games.

 

Primary 6 welcomed Mrs Flora Burns, a trustee from Moat Brae Trust, to talk about J.M. Barrie. The class learned about his early life, why he came to live in Dumfries and how his time in Dumfries influenced his writing of Peter Pan. We all learned something new about J.M. Barrie and heard about how the people of Dumfries made his time here enjoyable and informative. The class were also keen to hear about the plans for Moat Brae house when it opens in 2018. The children asked lots of interesting questions and took the opportunity to take notes to use in their Big Writing later in the week.

 

On Monday 25th September, Primary 6 took part in Curling’s Cool at Dumfries Ice Bowl where they were coached by students from Dumfries College. They learned about safety on the ice, had a go at some techniques and took part in activities to show off their newly learned skills. A great, fun day was had by all. Thanks go to Mr Kirk and Mr Miller from St. Joseph’s College who accompanied us.

 

 

 

On Wednesday 31st May, P6 enjoyed a sunny, fun filled day at Blair Drummond. After the bus tour of the safari park, the children made the most of their day, enjoying boat trips to chimpanzee island, the zip wire and pedal boats as well as a brilliant sea lion show.

 

 

 

 

On Thursday 8th June P5-7 participated in a World of Work afternoon. 16 presenters gave up their time to come along and talk to the children about their jobs. It was a very informative afternoon for the children and they asked lots of interesting and pertinent questions. Feedback given by the presenters at the end of the afternoon was very positive and, in particular, they commented on the courteous, well mannered and attentive behaviour of the children. We are grateful to all of the adults for giving up their time, and hope you will return again.

In the last few weeks Primary 6 have been very busy with all the fundraisers like discos, murder mystery and colouring competition as well as continuing to fill the back packs.

All of the fundraising made £190.78 – a fantastic amount!!

We are almost at the end of our project. All we need are a few more items. If you have any old or spare towels, shorts, t-shirts, school dresses, flip flops or sandals in children sizes can you please hand them into the Primary 6 class room by next Tuesday [20th June]

 

On Thursday 18th May, Primary 6 listened to a very informative talk from PC Trosh about Substance Misuse. They discussed the uses for drugs, positive and negative, and the difference between legal and illegal drugs. They also had time to look at examples and discuss with each other what they looked like and their effects on the body. The class listened very well, answered questions sensibly and asked pertinent questions throughout the talk.  They all agreed they had learned something they didn’t know before, including Mrs Barnett!

The Crazy Unicorn Crafters told us that they are making pencil cases and notebooks out of thread, felt and card.

The Publicity Pigeons said they are writing a thank you note to put in the bulletin.

Zac and Josh from the Organisation Group are sorting out a school disco for all the classes next week.

The Backpacking group need lots more bags, body lotion and shower gel.

To date we have packed 18 bags!

This is the last minute call for donations. Please hand in any other donations by the 20th of May.

P6 Thank you again for handing in all the generous donations! We are well on our way to packing lots more backpacks.

Matthew and Toby.

The bag packers have been keeping track of donations. They are making sure there isn’t too many of one item coming in.

This week they have noticed we need more donations of shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, shower caps, rulers, small balls, toothpaste and spoons please.

The publicity group are making a PowerPoint explaining in more detail about the backpack project following on from their visits round the classes.

The craft group have started to make pencil cases from felt that has been donated. They have cut out the patterns and are getting ready to sew the pieces together.

The fundraising group are busy organising an event to run during school time – more details to follow next week.

Thank you to everyone who has helped and donated so far. Please keep sending in donations, particularly the items listed above.

Toby and Matthew