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Highland Games Highlights

What’s the weather to be like on Friday?

Terrible…

Wet…

Torrential rain….

Was that hail outside?

Dreich…

Did someone say snow? But it’s March!…

Should we just postpone?

No one was more surprised with our Scottish weather than all of the Primary 2 teachers on Friday morning last week! It was a close call but we were delighted that the weather stayed dry enough for us to go ahead with our much anticipated Highland Games. The pupils had a fabulous time and they competed amazingly well.

Click the video link below to see the highlights of our surprisingly dry day.

 

Congratulations to everyone involved and well done to our winning clan!

The P2 Chieftains

Onthank Highland Games

Our topic this term is Scotland and we have been working hard in preparation for our finale that is ONTHANK HIGHLAND GAMES!

Our Highland Games will take place on Friday 26th March 2021, all day.

 

Parents and Carers

  • Please send your child in comfortable clothing and shoes fit for outdoor physical activity.

  • Please send your child with a water bottle.

  • Please send your child with sun cream if needed (with the hope of a sunny day!)

  • If your child wishes to wear something tartan, they are more than welcome. *Please do not go out and buy tartan for this event as we have been/will be making props for the day. 

 

Plan of the Day

Clan parade led by bagpiper

Highland Games Events

*All events have been adapted and are child-friendly

              1. Caber Toss

              2. Sheaf toss

              3. Farmer’s dash

              4. Haggis hurl

              5. Welly throw

              6. Stone throw

              7. Hammer throw

              8. Weight over bar

              9. Long jump

              10. Highland steps

Ceilidh – Highland Fling, Canadian Barn Dance and Military Two Step 

Scottish Treat – Heather’s famous shortbread!

Final Rounds 

Presentation

 

Not to worry, we will be sharing pictures and videos of our fun-filled day afterwards to showcase our learning in a true Scottish way.

 

Clan Chiefs 🙂

Term 2

Welcome back! 

Normally we have lots of celebrations, but this year we may have to get creative. Once we have more information we will let you know what we are going to do for Hallowe’en and Christmas.

In the meantime, please keep checking into the homework menu tab above for suggested homework ideas.