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Class of 2007-2008/2008-2009, Eco, Health & Well Being, Parent Council

Sensory Garden

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One of 5 different sized cylinders

We started this project some time ago with the introduction of large concrete cylinders donated by Barhale.

The weeds grew before we could do much work but this year we started in earnest. First the pupils of Room 15 had to dig out the weeds – that was a real chore – we all got very hot and dirty.

Careful you got dirt on my face!!!
Almost weeded!!!

Next  the children had to plant them up. We managed to do this because MGM Garden Centre kindly donated bulbs and we ordered 2 apple trees with some of the Morrisons vouchers.

That's right, tall ones in the middle!

Then water and water and water……. till…

A colourful show

The children then decided we needed to paint the concrete and they chose to use the Olympic colours. We were able to do this at no cost because of Repaint Scotland who donate paint to projects all over Scotland.

Olympic gardens

This done one of the children pointed out we had no black ring – so the boys brought round the very large tyres from the vegetable garden and hey presto all 5 rings were there.

Great for working or just sitting watching the world go by.

The icing on the cake was the arrival of the benches bought for us by the Parent Council and a little corner of garden heaven was complete… well almost.

You know we gardeners are never satisfied –  so watch this space!

CfE, Classof 2011-2012, Eco, Outings, Uncategorized

Our trip to the Garden Centre

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Primary 1 have been learning all about the Garden Centre. To bring our learning to life we visited Nurseries Direct Garden Centre at Stair. This provided us with a valuable opportunity to see the features of the garden centre and the role of the staff members.

We learned about plug plants

Robert took us around the greenhouses and told us all about the plants and flowers. He even took us to see the ‘dinosaur plant’. It was also known as a ‘monkey puzzle tree’ but he calls it a dinosaur plant because they have been around for many years. We liked to see it but not touch it becuase it was very spiky.

We were glad it wasn't a real dinosaur lurking in the Garden Centre. It was a Monkey Puzzle tree instead. Phew!
Robert taught us about the different types of compost.
We were impressed by all the different types of seeds.

Margo took us around the inside of the Garden Centre. We learned that the Garden Centre does not just sell flowers and plants. She showed us garden tools, pet supplies, bird feeders, gifts, books, toys, ornaments and much much more. We couldn’t believe our eyes when we saw all the packets of seeds. There were thousands. We learned that some plants can only be planted during certain months and that some need to be planted in different areas of your garden. We bought sunflower seeds to grow back in school.

We liked the farmyard garden ornaments.
We had to be careful near the garden tools as they were all very sharp. Margo told us how some of the tools are used.

After our tour of the Garden Centre we headed to the coffee shop for our snack. We enjoyed milk and shortbread. Many of the children thought this was the highlight of the trip!!

Bailey, Demilea, Callum and Carmen gave Miss Davers the thumbs up as they enjoy their milk and shortbread in the coffee shop. Delicious!
Haili, Rebecca, Emily and Ami are having a great time in the coffee shop.
We bought plants to take back to school. Haili and Rebecca enjoyed carrying the basket together with our lettuce plants.

We had an excellent time at the Garden Centre. Thanks to all at Nurseries Direct! Keep an eye on our blog to see how we become “green fingered!”

CfE, Eco, Fundraising

Switch off fortnight!

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Switch off fortnight!

The Eco Warriors & Eco Committee met with Miss. Davers during Assembly time and have undertaken some auditing tasks to get us switching off and not wasting energy on standby. They have visited classes and corridors; adding stickers and signs to remind everyone to switch off – perhaps you could try this at home!

Rag Bag

We are pleased to announce that the monies raised by this committee through the Rag Bag recycling has been sufficient to pay for the Nativity costumes last year and in addition purchase the Pantomime costumes for this year’s upper school performance. Both sets of these costumes will be used year in year out, depending on performances so well done to the pupils involved and thanks for your old clothes donations, keep them coming.

CfE, Eco, Events

Owl Magic

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Primary 3 have started a favourite theme using the novel The Owl Who Was Afraid Of The Dark. Owl Magic visited the school bringing some of their birds of prey to introduce to the children. Pupils in Primary 3 & Primary 3/4 got up close and personal with the smallest to the largest; a pygmy owl named Titch and an eagle owl.