Stars of the Week, Whole school

Stars of the Week 12/2/21

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Well done to this weeks Stars of the Week who demonstrated one of our school VALUES this week! We are extremely proud of you all for working hard to display our school values whilst Remote Learning.

Primary 1 – Katie H for DETERMINATION

Primary 1/2 – Ciara O for DETERMINATION

Primary 2/3 – Kal M for DETERMINATION

Primary 3 – Carson B for RESPONSIBILITY

Primary 4 – James M for DETERMINATION

Primary 4/5 – Lucy S for AMBITION

Primary 5/6 – Harry P for DETERMINATION

Primary 6/7 – Callum O for DETERMINATION

Primary 7 – Chailyn P for RESPONSIBILITY

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Dog Fouling Campaign (Drop Off Zone)

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One of our tasks this week was to create a Dog Poo Bag Holder to support the community with tackling the current dog fouling issue.  We will be working with the New Cumnock Development Trust to place these Dog Poo Bag Holders throughout New Cumnock. If you wish your Dog Poo Bag Holder to be used, please drop it off at the school at our designated drop off zone.  This can be found at the entrance of the front office.  Please drop off your Poo Bag Holder and a member of staff will collect at the end of the school day. The drop off zone will be here Friday 12 Feb, Tuesday 16th Feb, Thursday 18th Feb and Friday 19th Feb. This will be available during school hours (9.00am-3.00pm).

 

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Big Schools Bird Watch – Friday 12th Feb

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Our final day of bird watching! I hope you have enjoyed this week and perhaps learned a little bit more about the regular visitors to your garden and surrounding area. Maybe you’ll be come a regular bird watcher from now on, I know I am!

Please let me know what you saw yesterday by filling out the form below. I will post the final form later on this afternoon for today’s spots.

Thank you so much to P2/3 for all the wonderful information they have provided us with this week. 

Today’s bird is a blackbird.

I’ve included another hands on activity today because I love the fact you can recycle things lying around to make it. This is how to make a bird bath! I don’t know if you have ever see birds having a bath, maybe in a puddle? It’s great to watch them and will bring a smile to your face. It doesn’t have to be anything fancy. Use the link below for some ideas and adapt it to suit you!

https://www.rspb.org.uk/get-involved/activities/give-nature-a-home-in-your-garden/garden-activities/maketheperfectbirdbath/

To finish off this week’s activities I’ve included another audio story. If you scroll to the bottom of this link you will find a story about a blackbird. Sit back, relax and enjoy the story.

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Big Schools Bird Watch – Thursday 11th Feb

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Hello to all our bird watchers of New Cumnock Primary School! Please tell me what you spotted yesterday by filling out the form below.

Bird of the day is brought to you by P2/3.

Today’s bird is a sparrow.

If you can, have a look at this PowerPoint which explains in more detail about the bird watch and why it is important to take part.

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I have a very ambitious activity that you might want to try with a grown up at some point, maybe not today unless you have the materials to hand. It is very exciting to have a bird box nearby and watch the birds coming and going. We have one in our garden and were fortunate enough to have blue tits nesting last year, it was an amazing experience! If you’d like to give building your own box a go follow the link below.

https://www.rspb.org.uk/get-involved/activities/give-nature-a-home-in-your-garden/garden-activities/createasparrowstreet/

Don’t forget to take 10 minutes again today to spot birds in your area. I look forward to seeing your results tomorrow!

 

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Virtual Get2gether – How important is it to plant more trees?

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Scientists say that ten rules for tree planting must be top priority for all nations this decade.  This week’s Get2gether explores the question ‘How important is it plant more trees?’  Please click on the link below to view!  If you manage to complete any of the challenges below please send your work to joanna.mcmurdo@eastayrshire.org.uk 

https://player.vimeo.com/video/507503333

See how this week’s Get2gether link to the UN Rights of the Child below!

 

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Right of the Fortnight: Article 38

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This weeks right of the fortnight is:

Article 38: Governments must do all they can to protect and care for children affected by war. Governments must not allow children under the age of 15 to take part in war or join the armed forces!

Here is Emma from P6-7 explaining what this right is:

& here is an excellent example of an informative poster by Mary highlighting the key parts from the article:

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