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S1 pupils from Dalry Secondary School kicked off their geography studies with a visit to the impressive dairy unit at Littleton Farm.

Robert Dodds hosted a tremendous visit, leading the group around the dairy facility and renewables plant. Armed with clipboards and worksheets, the pupils had plenty of questions for Robert and, of course, Robert had all the answers! A lovely class from Dalry Secondary and a great start to a busy year of RHET farm visits ahead in Dumfries & Galloway. Many thanks to Robert for giving up his morning to educate our young people. Thanks also for looking after our Coordinator, with the delivery of a welcome Cappuccino from Galloway Lodge Coffee shop before the school group arrived!

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This term the school is running a John Muir award scheme which focuses on local conservation issues. The pupils have been learning about the importance of wild food in autumn to both the local animals and humans.

As part of our conservation work, we are planning to restore our school pond, which has become very overgrown.

Part of this task involves removing some brambles and the pupils decided to make good use of the berries by harvesting them and turning them into jam in the next few weeks.

We will update out progress on the blog as we go.

Pupils returned last week to a new academic year and already they busy planning ahead for a whole range of activities.

There are lots trips and events in the planning, including a coffee morning (27/9)  and a pantomime performance (27/11)

There is also a community choir starting this evening (3:30-4:30). Contact the school office if you would like more information (01644 430259 gw08officedalry@ea.dumgal.sch.uk)

The senior pupils are already thinking ahead to their exams and future destinations.

keep an eye on the blog this year to see all the exciting things we get up to.

Last Friday the students joined up with their peers in Castle Douglas on a trip to the Royal Highland Show. A great day was had enjoying the show and making new friends. Many thanks to all those involved in the organisation of the day.

 

Dalry Secondary School held its sports day this year, on Thursday the 6th of June.

There were various different events, each being separated in to year groups and genders, so each event had a section for S1 girls, S1 boys, S2 girls and so on through all of the different year groups at Dalry Secondary. The events were: 100m, 400m, 800m, shot put and long jump.

Points were awarded depending on where you placed, 8 points for 1st, 6 for 2nd, 4 for 3rd and 2 for 4th, and you were still awarded a point just for participating.

The school is divided in to two houses, Mulloch and Goodwin, with points earned in the competition going towards the overall house competition that has been going on all throughout the year. At the end of the day, the points from the sports were added on to the total house points.

There was two trophies to be awarded, the first being the Goodwin cup for the house which one the overall house competition, and the other being the Carmichael sports champion cup for the person who earned the most individual points on sports day.

The winner of the Goodwin cup was Goodwin house, and the sports champion being the Mulloch house captain. Overall the day was a huge success and hopefully fun for all who participated.

“Stewartry Sports was good as it included all the schools in the area, Dalry, Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbright and Dalbeattie. All the schools put 100% into all the events and the atmosphere was very good. The events consisted of sprinting and hurdles, long jump, high jump, shot put, 600m, 800m and team relays. Kirkcudbright were the overall winners in an event all participating pupils and schools enjoyed.

 

Regional Athletics built on Stewartry Sports by being represented by all schools in the region. Despite the weather, the standard of performance as always, was high. Dalry was represented well in the S3 boys long jump, 800m, high jump and relay and the Senior boys 1,500m in which we got a 3rd place. Participants agreed it was an excellent day and it is something the school will look to build on moving forward. ”

 

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“Our sessions with Bobby and Dave at New Galloway Golf Course were both memorable and Educational. We really enjoyed the experience of being in putting competitions. After putting, we progressed to chipping, which was hard at first but got easier with the help of our coaches. The advice of Bobby and Dave allowed us to progress to playing on the course and combining our chipping and putting to complete some Par 3 holes. “

Today the S1’s were learning about the Greenland White-Fronted Goose Project. Calum Murray from the RSPB gave us a great insight into the type of conservation work that the project involves and the environmental factors that influence numbers of the geese wintering in the area. Many thanks to Calum for providing this opportunity.