S2-4 continued their Hidden Histories Wednesday Afternoon Activities with calligraphy using real goose feather quills and ink made from crushed oak galls, rusty nails and tree resin. They also studied patterns and made their own designs for pewter bracelets, taking inspiration from the ones found with the Galloway Viking Hoard.
Category: Health and Wellbeing
P7 Transition Trip
P7 pupil Christy writes, “On the first day of Carlingwark we went to the beach to go rock climbing. When we got to the top we could see England in the distance. Then we had to climb back down! On the second day we went in the loch and went sailing and canoeing to an underwater island. Then at the end we went swimming in the loch.”
Creative Writing Club
CatStrand cultural centre in New Galloway are coming in every second Thursday after school to work with a group of young people on their creative writing skills.
Dalry Community Choir
All welcome to join Dalry Community Choir in the Music Room, 3.30 – 4.30pm on a Thursday after school.
S1-2 Pupils’ Pop-up Café for Staff
Staff at Dalry Secondary were treated to a delicious two-course meal, made and served by S1-2 pupils. The choices were:
Breaded Haggis Balls / Halloumi Fries with Dipping Sauce / Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons
Brownie with Cream or Ice-cream / Lemon Cheesecake / Apple Crumble with Cream or Ice-cream.
Dumfries & Galloway College Schools Competition
Well done to all of S3 for being a credit to the school on Friday whilst participating in Dumfries and Galloway College Schools Competition. Special congratulations go to our prizewinners:
Hana and Sarah – 1st Prize Digital Photography
Andrew and Andy – 2nd in Wallpapering Challenge 
Grace and Euan – 3rd in Visual Communications
Golf at New Galloway
New Galloway Golf Club have offered S3 pupils from Dalry Secondary a series of golf lessons with professional coach Ross Murdoch. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn specific skills and golf etiquette, as well as a fun way to exercise in the fresh air.
Walking Group
Following the Southern Upland Way, which runs along All-weather walking group
Thursday Afternoon Activities is a time when Dalry S1-S3 can opt for something different – in this case, hiking up The Mulloch, our nearest hill. The walking group enjoyed the bracing air and beautiful views. Red kites were circling in front of snowy hills. Ewan in S1 took the photos.
Dementia Friendly Community
Pupils from S1,S2 and S3 have completed their Dementia Friends Scotland Information Sessions with Jill Rennie. They are now committed to:
Supporting work of the Dementia Friendly Community team and have completed an action plan to help ensure out school/ pupils become more dementia friendly.
Supporting our staff/ pupils to receive awareness training, practical advice and information about dementia.
Distributing “Tips for Shops and Businesses” information to all staff and pupils.
Ensuring all people who may be living with dementia are supported with understanding, dignity and respect.
Well done to all those involved.
