This term for Skills Academy we are learning all about creativity.

The first week we went outside to work as the weather was so nice.

We learned all about how to be successful at miming and we learned how to mime different jobs.

We talked about different skills in drama and how it was important to use different facial expressions.  We also worked on moving in different ways.

I enjoyed miming with my partner in the circle. – Fin

I enjoyed miming different animal movements. – Ollie

I enjoyed it when people had to guess what I was doing. – Gordon

We went out into the playground to look for rectangular shapes. We had to measure the length and the width so we could calculate the area. We used meter sticks to do this and we worked in groups. We also used trundle wheels.

We were also given walkie talkies so we could go off and work in groups.

I learned how to measure an area successfully – Seth.

I learned how to use a trundle wheel – Poppy.

I worked well with my partners – Jayden.

Primary 4 took part in the naming the gritters competition.

We were very fortunate to have a few winning entries. As a class we decided on Frosty Mosty and Snow Angel. We then had an individual winner with his name Salter Smith.

We were then very excited to have a visit from Salter Smith, Snow Angel and Frosty Mosty !

Congratulations to Ryan who is our Accelerated Reader 100% lottery winner! Enjoy spending your gift card Ryan. Thank you  to Heathhall School Parent Council for enabling us to provide these prizes.

Heathhall School were invited to assist in planting a tree for the Queen’s Jubilee. The Queen’s Green Canopy is a unique tree planting initiative created to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022 which invites people from across the United Knigdom to “Plant a Tree for the Jubilee”.

On Monday 7^th March 2022 a small group of pupils from Heathhall, and other members of the community, took part in the tree planting with the Lord Lieutenant of Dumfries, Fiona Armstrong. The tree planting took place at Martinton Road, Heathhall (Across from Nithdale Vets).

Primary 3 have enjoyed ‘testing’ their new playground equipment.  They have decided on a set of rules to make sure the equipment is looked after properly, they have selected some monitors to look after the equipment and they have made a checklist to make sure all the class equipment comes back!

They look forward to taking it out at breaks and lunchtimes from next week!

In weeks 1 and 2, we have been learning about putting, chipping and pitching with James and Ryan from the Dumfries & County Golf Club.  We have been learning how to hold the club correctly, what clubs to use and how to aim at our target.

We look forward to learning more over the next few weeks!

In primary 6/7 Reuben and Corey have been teaching the class how to work botleys.

In P5/6 we have been planting flowers and helping our community and environment. While we have been doing this we have enjoyed exploring the Secret Garden and finding new little bugs. We even  found a lime green caterpillar in a flower pot. When we went to the outdoor classroom this week we saw some of the flowers are already growing. P5/6 have also enjoyed organising the garden tools and storage area. While walking to the outdoor classroom we were thinking that we have planted something that will make people smile – Ella

In Primary 5/6 we have had so many adventures! One of our fabulous adventures was when we were doing our Skills academy. It was all about community. P5/6 as a class decided we thought we needed some colour in the playground, that’s why we chose to plant some beautiful, colourful, tall plants. Heathhall garden Centre donated lots of bulbs which we can’t wait to see grow! -Ria

P5/6 have been having an amazing time plating bulbs in the Secret Garden and organising the garden tools. We enjoyed showing teamwork and leadership skills when tidying up the greenhouse. We helped many tiny inspect friends on our way to helping the school Secret Garden – Shubhra

In term 3 we have been plating flowers in the outdoor classroom and the Secret Garden. Some people planted small flower bulbs and others planted bulbs that will grow into big, tall flowers – Ethan