John Bell from Annie’s Aiders recently delivered a basic first aid training session for the P5-7 pupils. This was organised as part of their work on the Human Body by Miss Lamont.
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P5-7 Mathletics Certificates
Mr Alex Fergusson MSP Visits Kells
P5-7 pupils from Kells invited Mr Alex Fergusson MSP to attend a Question and Answer Session at the school on the 25th September. This was part of their work on the ‘Glenkens Commons’ topic this term. The pupils asked him a variety of questions about his job as an MSP as well as current local and national issues.
Glenkens Carlingwark Residential
Pupils from the P5 classes of Dalry and Kells visited Carlingwark Outdoor Centre in Castle Douglas for an overnight residential on 14th and 15th of September.
On the first day the pupils walked up Screel Hill, near Palnackie. The pupils found the walk challenging in sections, but rewarding with a great view of Auchencairn Bay before the mist descended.
On the second day the pupils were split into two groups for canoeing and sailing on Carlingwark Loch.
The trip was a great opportunity for the pupils from the Glenkens cluster to be involved in new experiences, work together on challenging tasks and make new friends.
Here are some photographs of the residential.
Titanic Models
Annual Scots Verse Competition
On 19th 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!
P5-7 Visit to Burns’ House and Mausoleum in Dumfries
P5-7 visited Burns’ House and his Mausoleum in St Michael’s Cemetery on the 4th February to round off a mini topic on our national bard. The pupils completed an activity trail on the four rooms in his house as well as exploring the exhibits.
Kells Annual Burns Supper
The pupils of Kells Primary School paid tribute to Scotland’s national bard when they held their annual Burns Supper recently.
The evening was hosted by primary seven pupils.
Guests, pupils, staff, parents and families were treated to speeches and entertainment provided by P5, P6 and P7 pupils.
Florrie delivered the welcome address and introduced the guests and speakers. She then recited the Selkirk Grace.
AJ carried in the haggis to the skirl o’ the pipes played by Glen Cunningham. This was followed by the Georgiana, Amy, Finlay and Hardie reciting the Address To A Haggis after which the P5 and P6 pupils helped serve haggis, neeps and tatties to the guests.
After the supper, Amy and Laura delivered the Immortal Memory.
The Toast to the Lassies was presented by Finlay and Hardie. Evie and Georgiana made the reply on behalf of the lassies.
After the traditional speeches, P5-7 pupils recited Scots verse and sang the Dark Island, Brochan Lom and the Island Spinning Song.
Thank you to all the parents who supported the Burns Supper.
P6 K’Nex Cluster Challenge
On the 2nd April the P6 K’Nex Cluster Challenge was held at Dalry School. The task this year was to design and make a vehicle and / or trailer which will allow the athletes to transport their equipment to Glasgow safely and securely. The vehicle had to transport a bottle of water to represent the sports equipment. The pupils were also given a list of other rules to follow. Mr Harvie and Mrs Stewart from Dalry School were the guest judges.
The top designers were –
1st Euan & William (Dalry)
2nd Finlay & Hardie (Kells)
3rd = Caitlin & Rachel (Carsphairn)
= Daniel & Liam (Dalry)
Well done to all the P6 pupils involved!
Galloway Music Festival
This takes place from the 10th to the 15th March. The school have entered two choir competitions, class action song, Scots verse and vocal solos. We have a pupil who has entered the penny whistle competition and also another two pupils who are participating in the recorder competition. Good luck to all the pupils representing Kells!
