27/01/2017
by Mrs Devlin
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Bird Club have been busy preparing for the Big Schools’ Bird Watch in 2 weeks time, by making our school more ‘bird friendly.’ The group started by looking for areas around the school that already encouraged birds into our playground, We also observed the … Continue reading
26/01/2017
by Mrs Devlin
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This term P3,4,5 have been cooking and tasting some traditional Scottish dishes with our H.E. teacher Mrs Farquhar. Last week the pupils made cranachan, a tasty dessert made from yogurt, berries and biscuits. Today the pupils made haggis and neep parcels, as … Continue reading
02/12/2016
by Mrs Devlin
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Calum Murray our local RSPB Community Liaison Officer visit our school garden today during Friday Fun Time to advise the gardeners on how to improve their pond that is currently overgrown with weeds. He suggested ways to maintain the pond and things that we could … Continue reading
01/12/2016
by Mrs Devlin
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We hope you continue to enjoy our articles in the Glenkens Gazette, our most recent addition being about the Outdoor Learning opportunities that we regularly provide for our pupils. All classes will continue to utilise our fantastic outdoor spaces throughout the winter months. Please … Continue reading
25/11/2016
by Mrs Haynes
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We decided to make the most of the beautifully sunny but frosty morning. We wrapped up warm, in our outdoor outfits, gloves and hats. The path was all glittery and a bit slippy. We held hands and made our way … Continue reading
21/11/2016
by Mrs Haynes
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Today, the children in the Nursery, were doubly lucky to have two fabulous activities. First we had a visit from Mrs Smith, the Headteacher and her beautiful Mountain Rescue Dog, Troy. Mrs Smith brought him to Nursery, so she could tell … Continue reading
09/11/2016
by Mrs Devlin
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Friday Fun Time – Bonfire Activities On Friday the P1-7 pupils participated in learning experiences that developed their hazard awareness, fire safety and outdoor cookery skills. The pupils prepared and cooked apples on a campfire, lit mini fires using steel and flints, planted crocus bulbs … Continue reading
02/11/2016
by Mrs Devlin
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P1-7 took part in some spooktacular activities on Monday, very different from our usual first day of term! Most pupils came dressed in their spooookiest costumes, they guddled in some gruesome gunge, made terrifying cakes and listened to some ‘chilling’ stories told by Anne … Continue reading
14/10/2016
by Mrs Devlin
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It’s Harvest time! Most of the Gardening Club and some other green-fingered helpers collected in the last remaining vegetables from this year’s bumper crop. It’s been amazing how the pupils have given so much care and attention to their garden and is very … Continue reading
13/10/2016
by Mrs Devlin
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Eleanor, Laya, Jasmine and Lola recently took their Brownie Promise with the Glenkens Brownie unit. Well done girls and good luck achieving your badges!
