Category Archives: After School Activities

Code Club Congratulations!

Congratulations to all Code Clubbers who participated in Module 1. Tonight, we had a celebration session where pupils received certificates and shared their thoughts of this After-School club. Their comments are noted below. I have been very proud of all the pupils’ hard work and enthusiasm. They have learned so much about digital programming and have been great problem solvers. I would also like to thank Mr Muirhead for helping at Code Club each week.    Mrs Dyson

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“I learned how to code and that’s what I want to do as a career. I enjoyed typing code using python.” (Kurtis)

“I had been wanting to use Scratch since I saw it on the Internet. I liked creating my Speedboat game.” (Nathan)

“My top tip is to follow the instructions. My favourite task was making the Lost in Space animation.” (Orla)

“I enjoyed Code Club and have learned how to make sprites speak and move.” (Adam)

“It’s educational and fun! My favourite was using Python.” (Andie)

“This was one of the first activities to affect my future career in Game Design. My favourite session was working with Python.” (Murdo)

“My favourite was typing the code using Python – very educational.” (Reilly)

“I liked Chatbot because my sprite looked really funny.” (Ciara)

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Sea Cadets Annual Trophy Presentation

On Tuesday 15th of November I attended the Dalbeattie Sea Cadets trophy presentation evening. An update on the units progress over the year was given by Mrs Millar. Commanding Officer Lt(SCC) E. McVinnie RNR then provided an update on progress and achievements of the cadets. Badges and certificates were presented to cadets as well as trophies for achievements. Well done to Logan Bond for achieving the award of best Junior Cadet and to Andrew Millar who received the Endeavour Award for having a go and trying everything so far in cadets and never giving up.

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Code Club

Our very first Code Club at Dalbeattie Primary started this session. Mrs Dyson and Mr Muirhead have been amazed with the digital programming skills that the first Code Clubbers have developed already. Code Clubbers have worked collaboratively in this after school club to create their own musical Rock Band, a Lost in Space animation and this week, they created their own Ghostbusters catching game.

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ibike – Bikeability Training Session 2

Thursday 25th August saw the second group of children undertaking their Bikeability level 1 training with Katie from ibike. The children were very knowledgeable when checking their bikes at the start of session and demonstrated good skill levels and bike handling ability throughout the session.

Well done to all children who participated in both sessions and a huge thank you to Katie from ibike.

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ibike – Bikeability Training

Katie from ibike joined us after school today and trained pupils at Bikeability level 1 . Children developed their awareness of cycling positons, bike handling and control, braking and set off skills.  Our second group will participate in this training on Thursday 25th August. We hope to offer Bikeability level 2 training for pupils later on in the school year.

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P7 Leavers’ Evening

Here are just a few pictures from a terrific play ‘Goodbye Good Friend,’ which was one part of a super evening.  Well done P7,  Miss Clendinning and Mrs Burn. Also thanks to Dalbeattie High School’s Mrs Houston and Miss Telfer for help with a super buffet. More photos and full story to follow soon.

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Preparing the Buffet at Dalbeattie High School

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Country Dancers Entertain

Mrs Fortnum and some pupils who have attended our  country dancing after school club this year visited Barlochan Care Home at Palnackie today and entertained the residents with some dancing. The dancers and Mrs Fortnum performed a selection of dances some of which were performed in the Dumfries Music Festival and more recently, some  that have been part of the accreditation process for several dancers. The staff and residents thoroughly enjoyed the entertainment and a few joined in a short dance with the pupils.

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Queen’s 90th Birthday Quiz

Thank you to everyone who took part. We are still gathering in money from sales of quiz sheets but have made over £180 so far. Money will be shared between Action for Children and Barnardos.  The quiz entries have been marked and correct entries have been drawn for the prizes. We are in the process of distributing the prizes. Thank you to all the shops and businesses who donated such generous prizes and for participating in this community event.

Donation from: Winners Prizes
Lions Club Anne Kalotka

Amie McKerrow

Elaine Henderson

Harry Foster

Sheena Scott

£20 book shop voucher x 5
Rotary Club Rhys Bell £50 cash prize
Flowers For You Nathan Harper plant
McKenzies Jasmine Wixon Bakeware
Complete Insurance Solutions Erin Styles £10 voucher for any shop in Dalbeattie
Supersave Mya Sargent Craft items and mugs
Idlehour Jack Brown Yankee Candle
GGB Jenny Blackwood Bottle of champagne
Bible Shop Molly Houston Children’s Bible
McCowans Finlay Burns voucher
Neilsons Pauline Warner Mixed grill for two voucher
D.G Lockharts Jennifer Stewart £25 book token
Granite Kitchen Lucy Bell

Jill Blackwood

2x £5 vouchers
Ian Bendall Undertakers Archie and Evie Coltart Cash prize £50
Best Pizza Kebab Shop Wendy Grierson 12” pizza
Stewartry Vets Jessica Bowden £25 cash prize
TH Carsons David Bowie £10 voucher
Dalbeattie Museum Karen Stitt £25 cash prize
Dalbeattie Book Shop Adam Ailsa and Aurla Ferguson 2017 Calendar and jigsaw
Well Pharmacy Drew Armstrong Candle set
Luigis Restaurant Andrew Kalotka Jnr £20 voucher
Bryan Gowans Nicki Armstrong Towel set
Hair and Beauty Gallery Katie Harper £10 voucher
De Caf Cafe Moira Bowie £10 voucher
Lily’s Chocolates Tallontire Family Box of chocolates
Trends Abbey Sargent £20 voucher
Jamiesons Shaun Styles

Blair Kalotka

2x£5 vouchers

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Paul Jones Football

Our school football team played in the finals of the Paul Jones Cup on Saturday at Kirkcudbright. The team played well but unfortunately didn’t reach the overall final. Well done to the team and thank you to Mr MacDougall and Mr Cathro for giving up their time to train and support our team throughout the tournament. Thanks must also go to the team at Active Schools for the fantastic organisation at each round in the tournament and on finals day.

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