Month: May 2017

The final day has brought glorious sunshine. The pupils have been busy this morning preparing Cheese Scones and butter for our One Planet Picnic. The cheese was donated by Seriously Strong and RHET undertook the butter making session.

Pupils have also been taking part in Art Therapy sessions, they have been producing excellent pieces of work.

At lunchtime Kells and Carsphairn joined us for a picnic outside on the grass. The pupils were welcome to sample local produce from Rowan Glen, Seriously Strong and Tesco.

It has been an excellent week and the pupils have really engaged with all the different sessions which took place. Well done.

Pupils have been enjoying lots of different sporting activities today.

Football with Queen of the South, Rugby with John Muir from SRU, Multi-Sports with Active Schools, Hill Walking with Miss Joss and Mr Goodwin and Dance with Christine Wishart.

The pupils have also been learning about and tasting Trout with Darren Jordan, Torhouse Fishery.

Tomorrow is our One Planet Picnic, the weather forecast is looking good but come prepared.

Pupils and staff have been enjoying numerous activities today which look at improving physical and mental health.

Chef, Fraser Cameron from 21212 restaurant in Edinburgh has been wowing pupils with his culinary delights. Pupils have been very keen to sample his dishes.

Becky-Rose has been taking Yoga sessions with all the groups. The sessions have been very calm and engaging.

Ross McMeeken has been running workshops on reducing stigma attached to Mental Health problems.

Tesco kindly donated fresh fruit for our P1/2 class to taste.

Tomorrow is our “active” day. Pupils are aware that they need to come dress appropriately for the weather.

The S3 geography class took advantage of the good weather to investigate their local stretch of the River Ken. The group set about answering two questions:

1. At what stage upper, middle or lower is the River Ken at Dalry?
2. What processes are taking place in the River Ken at Dalry?

Through close observation of the river, its sediments and the surrounding landscape the group were able to ascertain that the river was most likely in its middle course. Evidence of attrition, abrasion, hydraulic action, fluvial sorting, deposition and braiding were also observed. Well done S3 geographers!

The first two weeks has seen the group practice their fly casting skills. Despite cold temperatures and strong North Westerlies two good sized wild brown trout have been landed. Both fish were taken on an olive dry fly and landed by Rory. With the weather improving every day, prospects for the coming weeks look good.