Tag Archives: Responsible Citizens

P5D Win Shield at the Music Festival

March 12, 2016 Mrs Dyson Leave a comment

We were extremely proud of all Primary 5D pupils who performed in the Dumfries and District Music Festival on Friday. The class have loved receiving instruction with playing the ukulele from Mr Butterworth every fortnight. Mrs Dyson would like to thank Mr and Mrs Butterworth for all their input and support. The class enthusiastically performed “What shall we do with a ukulele?” and won the Ian Hart Shield and a Certificate of Commended Performance. The adjudicator commented: “You sang strongly and clearly throughout. Balance between the ukuleles and singing was always good. Strumming was largely rhythmic and chord changes were confident. Overall, an excellent approach resulting in an enjoyable performance.” We look forward to adding our engraving and displaying the shield. A big thank you to Mr and Mrs Butterworth who also presented every pupil with a special medal when coming off stage – a wonderful momento of our performance!

Whole School

Eco Group Visit Rainbow Trout Farm

March 12, 2016 Mrs Dyson 1 Comment

After releasing our salmon, the Eco members, Mrs Howie and Mrs Dyson made their way to the Bladnoch (near Wigtown) to see around the rainbow trout fish farm – an exciting opportunity to see a working trout farm and touch some big fish!

Class Learning, Whole School

Eco Group Release our Salmon

March 12, 2016 Mrs Dyson Leave a comment

We are excited to be participating in the Salmon in the Classroom Project run by Galloway Fisheries Trust. On Thursday, nine of our Eco Committee members, Mrs Howie and Mrs Dyson had the wonderful opportunity to accompany our salmon (known as alevins as they are now hatched) as they were released at the Dee Hatchery next to Loch Ken. Thank you very much to Rowan Armstrong from the Fisheries Trust. We look forward to returning to this release site in the Summer term to see how the salmon have developed.

Whole School

Fairtrade Breakfast (10th March)

March 12, 2016 Mrs Dyson Leave a comment

Thank you to everyone who supported our second Fairtrade Breakfast by coming along to enjoy a selection of Fairtrade beverages and breakfast items. A great way to celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight! (please click on individual photo for full size photo)

Whole School

Fairtrade Breakfast (3rd March)

March 3, 2016 Mrs Dyson Leave a comment

Thank you to everyone who supported our Fairtrade Breakfast this morning! We were excited to be participating in Fairtrade Fortnight by holding our very own Fairtrade Breakfast. Fairtrade tea, coffee, hot chocolate, orange juice, apple juice, toast with Fairtrade jam and honey, Fairtrade geo bars and Fairtrade oaty biscuits were all on offer. A big thank to the Cooperative Food shop in Dalbeattie who kindly donated the Fairtrade bananas. We also had some taster Divine chocolates to sample. Mrs Van Zwanenberg, a local Traidcraft representative, joined us with a variety of Fairtrade items available for purchase. Look out for our article and photos in the Galloway News soon. We are looking forward to another great Fairtrade breakfast next week. Please contact the office if you wish to attend and haven’t yet returned a slip or if you wish to return for another great breakfast!

(please click on the individual photo for a full size photo)

Class Learning, Local Community

P5D take part in RSPB Birdwatch

March 3, 2016 Mrs Dyson Leave a comment

Primary 5D pupils recently took part in the RSPB’s Birdwatch. Rangers from RSPB Mersehead worked with the pupils to help them identify a variety of birds in our local environment. Pupils carried out their study and then recorded the class results on the RSPB website. Pupils also had fun making their own bird feeders on the day too.

Class Learning, Local Community, Whole School

Salmon in the Classroom!

March 3, 2016 Mrs Dyson Leave a comment

We are very excited to be participating in the Salmon in the Classroom Project run by Galloway Fisheries Trust. We set up a tank system in school where 100 salmon eggs were left to hatch under our care. The Eco Committee and Primary 5D pupils received a visit from a fisheries biologist who told us all about the lifecycle of the Atlantic Salmon and how to care for them as part of this project. Classes throughout the school have watched a short animation film all about their lifecycle. Our eggs have now all hatched and the salmon (now known as alevins) are currently feeding off their yolk sacs. Next week, members of our Eco Committee, Mrs Dyson and Mrs Howie will accompany the salmon as they are released by the fisheries biologist at the Dee Hatchery next to Loch Ken.

Class Learning

P5 Visit RSPB Mersehead

March 3, 2016 Mrs Dyson Leave a comment

Primary 5 enjoyed a great day visiting RSPB Mersehead as part of their topic work “Around Scotland”. We learned about the journey of Barney the Barnacle Goose as he made his way from Svalbard in the Arctic Circle to Mersehead. We collaborated in groups to create our own beach art using natural materials. We observed and identified a variety of birds. We also learned about the lifecycle of the rare Natterjack Toad which can also be found at Mersehead.

Class Learning

Primary 6 Visit Glasgow Science Centre

February 18, 2016 Mrs Duncan Leave a comment

On Friday 12th February Primary 6 visited the Glasgow Science Centre linking in with class learning on Earth and Space. Children visited the Planetarium and Imax cinema. They also had time to explore and experience different aspects of scientific learning through the practical hands on activities on each different floors with in the centre.

Class Learning, Local Community, Whole School

Burns Poetry Winners Visit Alma

February 16, 2016 Mrs Duncan Leave a comment

Class winners from this years Burns Poetry competition visited Alma House in Dalbeattie today to perform their winning poems to the residents. All the children performed brilliantly and spoke with resident during their visit. Thank you to Alma staff for the yummy cakes and juice provided during our visit. We hope to visit Alma again later this term to share more musical performances.