We are finishing this busy and challenging week with a non-uniform day.  Please join in.

Home learning packs will be available for collection from our school office tomorrow between 11:30am and 2:00pm.   They must be collected by an adult.  Please use entrance off School Lane. If you are able to nominate another parent or carer … Continue reading →

We want to let all parents and carers know that we are working in school to  provide Home Learning / Activity packs for all of our children. There will be a range of suggested learning activities for both online and … Continue reading →

MESSAGE TO PARENTS FROM DIRECTOR SKILLS, EDUCATION AND LEARNING Dear Parents Covid19 Pandemic I wanted to write to all families to confirm the message from the First Minister earlier this afternoon that schools and nurseries across Scotland will close from … Continue reading →

Primary 3 have enjoyed reading and learning about the book, ‘Flotsam’. The little boy in the book uses a magnifying glass to look at different sea creatures. We went on a walk around the school to see what we could … Continue reading →

In Primary 6-5W, we have been learning all about Local Government. We spent the afternoon of February 12th visiting the Dumfries and Galloway Council Headquarters and meeting some of the councillors who work there. The pupils enjoyed a tour around … Continue reading →

In P6R we have been learning all about Space over the last term. What is the most interesting thing you have learned about Space this term?

In Primary 6-5W, we are learning all about “Local Government”. This week we have been very busy. On Tuesday 4th February, we welcomed Elaine Murray, the Lead Councillor at Dumfries and Galloway Council to our classroom. Elaine was very impressed … Continue reading →

P3D had great fun at their recent Parent Workshop! P3D’s challenge was to build a bridge using only newspaper, tape and our knowledge of strong shapes. The results were very impressive!

Primary 7 pupils were very lucky on Thursday morning as they received an insightful talk from Mr Moore about World Wars1 & 2. Mr Moore spoke about different memorabilia that he has as well as talking about his visit to … Continue reading →

We are very pleased to have welcomed everyone back after the holidays.  We hope that everyone had a great time and that you are all ready for the adventure of Term 3.

Christmas Jumper Day – Friday 13th December Our annual Christmas jumper and non uniform day for Save The Children, is this Friday. Pupils may wish to wear a Christmas jumper/tee-shirt on this day, but there is no obligation to do … Continue reading →

P7N thoroughly enjoyed our Parent Workshop today! In groups we had to construct a model WW2 aircraft using only cardboard and tape. Have a look at our fantastic work below! We would all like to thank the adults that came … Continue reading →

Classes and staff have been working hard creating art work for the hall.  I am sure you will agree that it looks amazing!

In P6-5W we have been participating in inquiry based learning as part of our Moving Models topic. We learned about a school in Colombia where children had to travel to school on a dangerous zipline. We had to design and … Continue reading →

Pupils across the school enjoyed talks from the NSPCC (Childline) on Thursday 28th November. Pupils in Primary 6 and Primary 7 also took part in a more in-depth Workshop in their own class! A big thank you to the staff from … Continue reading →

Dear Parents and Carers, As you may appreciate organising photographs for our large school can be complicated, we will do our very best to ensure that all individuals and family group pictures are taken.  Our plan, outlined below, is what … Continue reading →

After learning so much about the Titanic during Term 1, P6-5W have put a lot of time and effort into recreating some of the sleeping cabins from the Titanic. We all tried to be as creative as we could and … Continue reading →

P6-5W are really looking forward to speaking with expert Titanic historian, David J Kaplan when they return from their October Holidays. They will taking part in a trans-Atlantic video call with Mr Kaplan where they will have the opportunity to … Continue reading →

The Nursery morning class wrapped up with hats, cosy jackets and gloves for a walk to Tesco this week to buy some snack. The children chose fruit and had a go scanning at the self-service tills. To give us some … Continue reading →

Primary 3D went outside to create numbers using natural objects. We had lots of fun collecting leaves, stones and twigs! Look at what we created!      

P7N enjoyed taking Maths outdoors today, tying in with Maths Week Scotland activities taking place in school! The pupils were given a ‘Frogs & Lily Pad’ problem solving task to complete in groups with chalk and 6 bean bags. Some of the … Continue reading →

Primary 7 pupils had a fantastic morning at Dumfries Academy on Thursday 26th September. They got the chance to visit the main assembly hall as well as taking part in a Basketball session delivered by the Academy’s PE staff. Laurieknowe … Continue reading →