P1/2 participated in a variety of activities to support their understanding of symmetry.

P3/4 have been working on building interesting sentences. They discussed what each sentence needs in order to make sense (openers, nouns, verbs, prepositions and adjectives) and wrote these onto some stones. In groups they picked up some stones and made their … Continue reading →

P2/3 have been using the Beebots (programmable floor robots). They considered position and movement. They worked closely with their peers to plan journeys for the Beebots and supported each other when correcting any errors. They had to remember to ‘clear’ … Continue reading →

P2/3 pupils enjoyed a visit from the local Sparling Project Officer for Galloway Fisheries Trust. Our visitor shared many interesting facts with the children. They participated in a number of activities. They played different sparling games and had to label … Continue reading →

Minnigaff Primary School will feature on Westsound as ‘School of the Week’ from Monday 22nd April. The pupils will feature as follows: Breakfast (including joke) Home Run Monday 22nd April Jorgi P3 Amelia P2 Tuesday 23rd April Lauren P5 Luis P3 … Continue reading →

Minnigaff Primary School is going to be Westsound School of the Week!! We are very excited! More info to follow

The class have learned how to break their story into setting, character, plot and ending. They used lots of adjectives to write big climaxes. They had a lot of fun making up their own characters, and describing them. Watch this … Continue reading →

The avocado tree is beginning to look like a real tree! We have started to see leaves appearing and they have opened this week. This plant loves the sun!

P3/4 pupils have made games for the class to help people revise times tables. They time each other to see who can improve their own time. But… they must get the answers correct!

The pupils have been learning about the forest, sustainable use and conservation. They have debated this topic and participated in activities/ tasks which link to many areas of the curriculum. They have researched Scottish wildlife in a forest habitat.