Pupils from P4, P4/5 and P5 enjoyed a visit from two more musicians as part of the Pitch, Pulse and Magic initiative. We were amazed at the playing techniques of the musicians and recognised some of the classical musical pieces from films like ‘Harry Potter’. Pupils worked with the musicians to explore Pitch and we even created our own performance piece linked to an atmospheric poem. This was another great visit and we look forward to exploring ‘Magic’ next term.
Primary 5D learned about Internet Safety when PC Johnstone visited our class. He answered lots of our questions about the role of the police and told us how we can stay safe when online. We watched a short film which reinforced his message.
Primary 5D enjoyed our outing to RSPB Mersehead to learn about the journey of Barnacle Geese. We were amazed at the journey the geese make from Svalbard in the Arctic to Scotland each year. We had great fun creating our own beach art using natural materials. After lunch, we learned about the lifecycle of the Natterjack Toad. This rare and amazing toad is currently hibernating at Mersehead. We visited the bird hide and used binoculars to spot wildlife. Although the weather was wet and windy, we had a great day!
Displays around the school are looking amazing. The displays certainly show case pupil skills and learning.
On Friday afternoon it was Miss Reid’s last day after teaching in P1F for 10 weeks ……so we had a little party! We were very sad to say goodbye as we have loved being taught by Miss Reid and thank her for all the hard work and fantastic lessons. We wish her lots of luck with her class in August and look forward to seeing her next term as she is going to pop back and see us!
On Thursday afternoon we invited parents and friends to join us for some fun making junk model dinosaurs! First of all we sang a dinosaur song and then we began creating our dinosaurs. We had a brilliant time making them and we think the mums and dads enjoyed themselves too!! Mrs Fitzsimmons and Miss Reid were extremely impressed with the creativeness shown and would like to thank everyone who came along again for helping and supporting the children.
Last week P1 received a special delivery from a professor in Canada needing our help. He sent us an egg he discovered while digging for dinosaur fossils. As he was so busy he asked if we would monitor it for him in different conditions and report back with our findings. Of course we were very up for the challenge and decided to pack it carefully and first of all put it beside the window in our classroom!
To find out what happened next you will need to ask P1!!!
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.
P6 and 7 had a party instead of Golden Time on Friday to say goodbye to Mr Maxwell after 10 weeks of working in P6G. We will all miss him greatly and wish him good luck in his probationary year of teaching.
P6G had great fun painting their versions of Van Gogh’s Starry Night with more emphasis on ochre yellow rather than Prussian blue. Some of the swirls and details are super!
