Tag Archives: P1-4

Professor Glen Chilton visits Kells and Dalry

November 26, 2015 Mr Gray Leave a comment

On 12^th November Professor Glen Chilton from James Cook University in Australia visited the pupils at Kells Primary and also the primary pupils at Dalry School. The presentation was titled ‘Adventures with Creatures that were Thought to be Extinct.’ Professor Glen told the pupils about his adventures all over the world looking for and studying animals like the black footed ferret in the western states of America and the iguana in Jamaica. The pupils especially enjoyed looking at his photographs of these creatures. He also took time to answer a range of questions from the pupils on the creatures that featured in his presentation. The visit to the schools was kindly organised by the Stewartry Ornithologists Club who hold their monthly meeting at Kells Primary School.

Sports Day 2015

June 30, 2015 Mr Gray Leave a comment

Here are some photographs of Sports Day. Unfortunately it was quite a cold day, but we had lots of fun. Congratulations to Clatteringshaws who were the winners on the day. Well done to all the pupils for their effort and the sporting attitude shown throughout the day.

Macmillan award for Kells

June 30, 2015 Mr Gray Leave a comment

Angela McCormack, Fundraising Manager for Macmillan, visited the school recently with their mascot Mugsy to present an award and certificate to recognise the fundraising efforts for the last 22 years. Since 1993 the school has raised a fantastic £11,863.76! Recognition was also paid to former head teacher Mrs Plummer and staff involved over the years, together with former pupils and members of the community for all their support.

Galloway Music Festival Results

April 22, 2015 Mr Gray Leave a comment

P1-4

Class 18: Recorder Groups – 2 or more parts

Swinging Kells 84 MERIT

Class 16: Recorder Duets

Sarah & Sophie Beg. Ode to Joy 85 COMMENDED

Teri & Freya Beg. Ode to Joy 86 COMMENDED 3^RD PLACE

Class 12: Descant Recorder Solos

Freya Gr1 Scherzino 3^RD PLACE

Sarah Beg. Old MacDonald 3^RD EQUAL

Teri Beg. Dear Liza 2^ND PLACE

Brooke Beg. Old MacDonald 1^ST PLACE

Sophie Beg. Dear Liza 3^RD EQUAL

P5-7

Class 51: Primary School Choirs

My Teacher must be an alien 83 MERIT

Dark Island

Class 43: Vocal Solos

Sophie Beg. 86 COMMENDED – WINNER OF THE CREE CUP

Florrie Gr1 86 COMMENDED

Charlotte Gr2 82 MERIT

Georgiana Gr2 2^ND PLACE

Amy Gr1 82 MERIT

Evie Gr2 83 MERIT

Laura Gr2 83 MERIT

Class 11: String Duet Beginner

Evie & Georgiana 85 COMMENDED

Class : Viola Solo Beginners

Georgiana 82 MERIT

Class 4: Violin Solo Beginners

Evie 82 MERIT

Class 21: Clarinet Solos Beginner

Amy 88 DISTINCTION 1^ST PLACE – WINNER OF THE CARTY CUP

Whole School

Class 73: Scots Verse

P1-3 Summer 78 MODERATE

Dante 79 MODERATE

P4 Brooke 82 MERIT

Sarah 82 MERIT

Teri 83 MERIT

P5 Sophie 83 MERIT

Henry 83 MERIT

P6 Arran 82 MERIT

Charlotte 82 MERIT

Ben 82 MERIT

P7 Finlay 87 DISTINCTION 2^ND PLACE

Florrie 83 MERIT

Amy 82 MERIT

Well done Brooke, Sophie (P5) and Amy on winning your respective class and also to all the pupils for the way they performed at the Festival.

Easter Assembly 2015

April 21, 2015 Mr Gray Leave a comment

The Easter Assembly was held in the Hall as normal for the pupils and parents on Thursday 2nd April. Dr Bartholomew spoke to the pupils about the meaning of Easter. He was ably assisted by upper primary pupils who did the Bible readings. Both classes also entertained the parents with some of their items from the Galloway Music Festival.

Rolling of Eggs 2015

April 21, 2015 Mr Gray Leave a comment

P1-4 Outdoor Learning

February 24, 2015 Mr Gray Leave a comment

P1-4 have recently been enjoying sessions with D & G Ranger Service. They have visited the wood next to New Galloway Golf Course for a series of activities. Here are some photos of the pupils building shelters.

Annual Scots Verse Competition

February 24, 2015 Mr Gray Leave a comment

On 19^th February we held our annual Scots Verse competition. Staff were delighted that Mr Mike Duguid was once again able to visit the school and listen to the pupils reciting their poems and decide the first, second and third places in each year group. The pupils who were given a place will now represent Kells at the Galloway Music Festival in March. Well done to all the pupils involved!

British Heart Foundation

February 20, 2015 Mr Gray Leave a comment

On Friday 6th February the three schools in the Glenkens Cluster supported the British Heart Foundation’s ‘Wear it. Beat it’ campaign.

Dalry Nursery, Primary and Secondary plus the pupils of Carsphairn and Kells were encouraged to wear red on that day and show their support by making a £1 donation to the charity.

In total £202.10 was raised to help the British Heart Foundation’s campaign to fund research to transform the lives of children and adults living with heart and circulatory conditions.

Well done!

Christmas Concert 2014

December 18, 2014 Mr Gray

The Christmas Concert was held on the afternoon and evening of Tuesday 16th December. P1-4 opened the concert with the recorder group playing ‘Ode to Joy’ then the whole class sang ‘Christmas Dinner’ and ‘Jingle Bells.’ P5-7 then performed ‘Children of the World’ to parents and friends of the school. The musical explored Christmas traditions in specific countries around the world. P5-7 worked really hard this term to learn new songs, lines, stage directions and also numerous costume changes. Well done to both classes on their super performances!