Pupils loved using their fingers to spell words in shaving foam.

P2/3 enjoyed making healthy sandwiches as part of learning about balanced diets.

The pupils have been learning to write summaries of books, concentrating on the main points of interest.

P3/4 pupils have been exploring the properties of materials. They participated in a design challenge to create a boat that floats using specific materials. They found that tin foil did not absorb the water and was the best outer material … Continue reading →

P5 pupils have been learning about endangered animals. They have been creating Powerpoint presentations about animals in Scotland and pollution. Next, they will focus on conservation.

The football league is beginning in early March. Mrs Smith will be joined by a player from Newton Stewart FC to select and coach the team.

As part of Internet Safety Day, P6/7 pupils participated in activities which helped to raise awareness of how to use the internet safely. Here are some examples of what they learned and what they thought of the tasks: “I learned … Continue reading →

The children have been learning to be more creative with their balancing. They were set challenges to balance on 1, 2,3,4 and 5 parts of their bodies. They have also been learning different rolls and how to be safe when participating in … Continue reading →

P1/2 have been learning about Scottish wildlife. They have learned how to search for images using a Google search. They particularly liked the highland cow images. We explored the work of the artist Steven Brown. The pupils learned he has a shop … Continue reading →

Well done to all pupils who learned and recited their Scottish poems. We all enjoyed coming together to hear the selected pupils from each stage recite their poems. Thanks to Mr Muir for judging. Awarded 1st place Primary 7- Mackenzie Primary 6- Freya … Continue reading →