Primary 3 had a visit from the Generation Science Team today. They were exploring magnets. This complimented and reinforced the work the class had been undertaking last term with Mrs Dunlop.
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Triathlon Club
Crafting at Alma House
Spring was certainly in the air today as a group of 12 P6 and P7 pupils visited Alma House in Dalbeattie. The children visited residents and took part in some Spring and Easter Craft activities with them. Easter Bonnets, cards, and decorated boxes were just some of the items that they created together. The children were fantastic ambassadors for the school and were very engaged in dialogue with residents during the visit. A great example of intergenerational working.
Penalty Shoot Out
On Saturday 25th of March, 7 pupils from P6 and P7 went along to Islecroft to watch the local football team Dalbeattie Start playing in a match against Edinburgh University. At half time, the boys were invited onto the pitch and had a penalty shoot out against each other. This was a great experience for the boys being on the full size pitch and trying to save penalties in the full sizes goal. Thank you to Dalbeattie Starr FC for inviting us to be part of the day and we look forward to joining future games and supporting the team.
Bike Breakfast
As part of the Big Pedal Initiative this week, some pupils cycled and scooted to school and had a bike breakfast. This event was supported by Katie from ibike. Thank you Katie for providing breakfast. Well done to all those who cycled and scooted to school even though the weather was cold and a bit wet.
Displays Around the School
Displays around the school are looking amazing. The displays certainly show case pupil skills and learning.
Orienteering Championships
On Friday 17th of March, 12 P7 pupils took part in the Dumfries and Galloway schools Orienteering Championship at Barrhill Plantations in Dalbeattie. The Event was organised by Solway Orienteers. Thank you to all those involved in organising the event. The children all had a great time. In the P7 category, Jenny and Lainey were 2nd and Leon and Cohen were first. Well done both partnerships. More pictures from the day are available on the Solway Orienteers Facebook page.
Family Race Night
Here are a few pictures from our Family Race Night on Friday 10th March. Thank you to all those to joined us and supported the event. Funds raised will go the Parent Council and then on to support the children throughout school in various ways.
Speech Festival
Well done to all the boys and girls who took part in the Dumfries Music and Speech Festival yesterday. The children all performed their poems very well and were a credit to the school. Each section had a significant increase in entries this year and the standards from all competitors was very high. All participants received feedback from the judge on the day. Well done to all those who achieved places within their section.
Scots Poetry Winners Visit Alma
The Scots poetry winners from each class visited Alma House today and recited their poems to the residents. Well done to the boys and girls who performed their poems extremely well . During our visit, the children also chatted to the residents. Thank you to Mrs Henderson for inviting us. We hope to visit again in the near future.
