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P7 Burns Competition

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Today we held the judging of our P7 Burns competition. Mr Cathro and Mr Henry joined us today to judge the poetry and art competitions. We had 11 finalist in the poetry recital and all P7s had entered the art competition .

The children recited an extract from Tam O’Shanter and art work featured scenes from the poem created using different media.

Isabella, Katie and Lucy also all recited their poems to the school at assembly today.

Art Competition

1st Bessie

2nd Eilidh

3rd  Alex

Poetry Recital

1st Lucy

2nd Katie D

3rd Isabella

 

 

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Scots Poetry Assembly

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At assembly today we heard the winners from each class reciting their Scots poem. The teachers swapped classes this morning to carry out to the final judging process. All the teachers said what great morning they had and really enjoyed meeting a new class and listening to all the poems. Everyone had tricky judging decisions to make as everyone had done so well.

A huge well done to everyone across the school for learning their poems this year and having a go. This isn’t something everyone enjoys or finds easy but we are proud of each and everyone of you for trying your very best.

 

 

 

 

 

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Lockerbie Manor Day 3

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Well, everyone is safely home from a fantastic residential trip to Lockerbie Manor. I think there will be a few tired staff and pupils this evening. Everyone had a fantastic time. I’m sure they will look forward to telling you all about it. Thank you to Miss Dooley, Mr Caldow, Mrs Campbell and mrs Ross for accompanying the children on the trip.

 

Have good long weekend everyone and we will see the children back in school on Thursday next week.

 

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Assembly and Head Teacher’s Awards 9.2.24

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It was great to have the children back in the hall today for assembly after a couple of missed weeks. In assembly today we spoke about work that many of the classes have undertaken this week about online safety. I was aware of the great work that had been going on in the classes and wanted to encourage the children to share their wider knowledge about staying safe online. It was very impressive how much the children knew and could share with each other about being safe online. They could tell me about safe passwords, blocking inappropriate content, not talking-to strangers online, not giving away personal details and appropriate dialogue in online chats. We did touch on age limits for games and online platforms such as Snap Chat and TikTok and parental checks on phones and devices. Well done to everyone who contributed to the discussion in assembly today.

Awards were back once again and it was great to see so many achievements form across the school. We have had lots of confident individuals reciting their Scots poems this week, being reliable and kind, putting in great concentration to work, showing good listening skills in the gym and being committed to leaning were all reasons for awards this week. Congratulations to everyone.

I will look forwards to next weeks assembly when we will hear from the class winners of the Scots poetry competition from P1-P6. Class judging takes place next Friday in school.

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Lockerbie Manor Day 2

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Checked in with Miss Dooley this morning and everyone managed some sleep! I have heard there were sausages for breakfast and everyone is wrapped up warm as like here in Dalbeattie the weather at Lockerbie is a bit on the colder side. Out for activities now. Will post pictures from today as I receive them.

A great evening visiting P7 and staff at Lockerbie Manor. All are doing well and having lots of fun. Great to hear from the children about all the new experiences that they have tried and targets they have achieved. I think they will certainly sleep well tonight.

 

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P6 Day of Dance

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P6 participated in the Day of Dance organised by Active Schools. The children have learned a range of traditional Scottish Dances with their teachers in school and showcased these today with schools from across the Stewartry. Thank you to Active Schools for co-ordinating this and to all staff and volunteers involved in this event. Sports leaders  from Dalbeattie High School were once again on hand to support with this event. Well done everyone a great time was had by all.