Month: November 2017

Many thanks to Paula Breen from Skills Development Scotland for speaking to S1-3 during PSE time this week. Paula spoke to the students about “My World of Work” and about how to develop their employability skills.

https://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/

30/11/17  Stewartry Badminton Heats at Dalbeattie High School

30/11/17  Christmas Fayre at CDHS

5/12/17 Carsphairn Primary visiting Dalry High School

1/12/17 S3/4 music trip to the Fullarton at Castle Douglas

As part of Book Week Scotland Mrs Banner has launched the reading nook in the secondary library. Complementing  Book Week Scotland’s “Nourish” theme the “reading nook” provides a safe place for young people to explore mental and emotional wellbeing. Also the S1’s participated in the Book Bug Picture Book Prize by taking part in shared reading with the P1’s and 2’s.

Continuing  the theme of “Nourish” Mrs Banner has kindly allowed a space in the Secondary Library for the “Here to Help box”. The idea was developed by S4 peace advocates to provide an outlet for students to speak about their concerns in a confidential way.

On Thursday the 23rd of November eight promising young table tennis went to Maxwelltown high school to take part in a regional competition. Dalry junior team were the winners of their age group. Three pupils got through to the semi finals, all of the pupils enjoyed their day.

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/kirkcudbright-rotarian-jean-best-wins-11537075

Jean Best, who recently led peace advocacy sessions in the school has been recognised by the UN for her efforts. Thank you Jean for your work with the S4 pupils.

Thursday 30th of November 18:00-20:30, Christmas Fayre activities group taking part in Castle Douglas High School Christmas Fayre.

On the 21st of November S4 pupils took part in a teambuilding event with their peers from Castle Douglas High School. The aim of the day was to build pupil confidence, make new friends and strengthen the bonds between our two schools as part of the transition process. The pupils got a tour of the school, took part in a bake-off competition and team building activity led by John Magill from Dumfries College.

It was a dreich morning when two pupils from S4 at Dalry School and their teacher, Mrs Roslyn Henry set out for Carlingwark House, Castle Douglas. They quickly got the programme started as the residents had come down in force ready for the entertainment. All thoughts of pouring rain were soon forgotten as James Wallace took the audience on the’ Road to the Isles’, followed by a trip to the ‘Banks of  Inverurie’ , accompanied by soft singing and foot tapping.

Next up was Rory Newbery who delighted the audience with a Bach ‘ Prelude’ played on piano. James then took up his fiddle and played a selection of well-known Scottish tunes including the ‘Skye Boat Song’. Rory once more played piano – this time ‘Fur Elise’ by Beethoven. He has been working on this piece for his music exam which is in February.

James then returned to singing. Three songs this time- ‘Eriskay Love Lilt’, ‘Will Ye No Come Back Again’ and the vibrant ‘The Tartan’ which had everyone joining in.  Returning to his violin, he played one last piece,’Over the Rainbow’, which he too is working on for his National 5 exam in February.  Finally they  played a few requests from the audience before concluding with Auld Lang Syne, featuring James singing accompanied by Rory on piano.

After the concert, there was a lovely vote of thanks from Mrs Margaret Neil and welcome cup of coffee. Both the entertainers and entertained felt the morning had been a wonderful opportunity for young and the not so young to come together for the love and joy of music.

S3 attending “Do the right thing” at Castle Douglas High School 17/11/17.

S4 CDHS students visiting Dalry School for a transition morning  21/11/17.

Table Tennis competition at Maxwelltown High School 23/11/17.