STEM – Road to RIAT

We had an amazing day last week developing our STEM skills. We designed our own gliders and tested them to see whose could travel the furthest and/or stay in the air the longest. We then learned about sustainability and entered a competition by designing our own sustainable aircraft for the future; the winning team will win tickets to the Royal International Air Tattoo.

Author Visit – 21st November

Book Week Scotland event at NRPS Friday 21st Nov
 We are  delighted to announce that we have been working in partnership with Sarah from the Book Nook, Stewarton and we will be bringing two of our favourite children’s authors to our school on Friday 21st Nov 11am for an event for all p5-7 children.
Martin Stewart is a former English teacher who has been a full-time writer for ten years, writing for both adults and children. He runs many sessions for school children which are varied and engaging, helping promote reading for pleasure and the pursuit of creative ambition. He will be talking about two of his children’s book series which feature the popular characters of Bridget Vanderpuff and Sandy Fin.
 

Lindsay Littleson, also a former schoolteacher and now full-time writer, has had ten children’s books published, all of which are Book Nook favourites. Lindsay also loves doing school events, saying ‘it is a real thrill to encourage a love of reading and to inspire children to write their own stories’. Lindsay will be focusing on two recent books, ‘Ice Cream Boy’ and ‘Euro Spies’, both of which are Book Nook favourites.

You will be able to buy any/all of the books for the event in The Book Nook or from our online shop here https://www.booknookstewarton.co.uk/shop/nrpsWe recognise that increased costs of living can make it difficult for some families to afford books for their children. If you feel these circumstances apply to you, we can provide books funded by our Judith Illsley Memorial Fund. To benefit from this Fund, please enter code BWSNRPS when you get to checkout on the online shop. (subject to available funding)

STEM Transition Activities

We had an amazing day at Stewarton Academy this week! We got to visit the science department where we learned about density of oil and water by making our own lava lamps. We also visited the technical department where we got to use some of the machines in the workshop to make pencil holders. Kilmaurs Primary were there too so we could start to make some new friends.

 

Library Helpers Needed!

Library Visits – Parent Helpers
Our class will be visiting Stewarton Library (please see below for date and time) and we are looking for parent helpers to join us on this visit.  If you are available to help, please let the school office know as soon as possible,  Thanks

Library Visit – Parent Helpers!

Library Visits – Parent Helpers
Our class will be visiting Stewarton Library on Friday 17th November at 11am and we are looking for parent helpers to join us on this visit.  If you are available to help, please let the school office know as soon as possible. 01560 482035
Thanks