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- Pupils, MairwavesFM

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50 Outdoor Challenges

Classes Tiree and Whalsay have been busy working on their 50 things to do outdoors before you leave Isobel Mair School.

It was such a lovely day on Tuesday 6th May that they decided to put a tent and walk bare foot in the grass.

This was a great learning experience for the pupils as they had to collaborate and problem solve with each other.

Listen as they discuss their day during mAIRwavesFM.

- Pupils

Outdoor Learning

Outdoor Learning at IMS

Classes Cumbrae, Arran, Sanda and Bute took advantage of the sunshine yesterday and moved their classrooms outdoors. 

Some classes were participating in games and others were experiencing the wonder of nature and caring for their environment, looking after the plants in the sensory garden. 

 

I explore and appreciate the wonder of nature within different environments and have played a part in caring for the environment.
SOC 0-08a

I am learning to use my body well, exploring how to manage and control it and find out how to use and share space.
HWB 0-21a

  

- Achievement

Self Evaluation

How good are our presentations?………..

Today students from classes Shetland and Yell presented their powerpoint  presentations to their peers using the SMARTBoard.

This was was part of their SQA targets.

After each presentation the students were asked questions about their topic and then at the very end, the presentations were evaluated by the students.

Have a look at the photographs below which shows the students in action……. becoming successful learners, confident individuals and effective contributors.

Fundraising

Parent Council Raffle

“Kylie at the Hydro”

Last 2 days to get your raffle tickets to win the chance to go and see Kylie Minogue at the Hydro in November.

Tickets are available from the school office, £5 per strip and the winner will be announced at the Parent Council Meeting on Thursday evening.

Buy some tickets and support the Parent Council who are raising funds for the school and Family Centre.

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StarGaze Drama

FAME JR………………………………

Congratultions to all the pupils who took part in last night’s premier of “Fame JR” at Eastwood Theatre.

I’m sure you will agree that everyone was amazing and all the hard work definetly paid off.

We had young people who were nervous but keen to get on stage, and others who wanted to prove to themselves that they could do it, and they surely did with a standing ovation at the end.

Miss Antelmi (Director) and Mr Hay (Musical Director) would like to thank everyone for all their support during the weekly drama sessions, supporting our young people to become confident individuals and successful learners.

Click here to see some photographs from FAME

This is a weekly after school club organised and run by volunteers from school staff, however, the principles of the drama group still tie in with a CfE and here are some of the experiences and outcomes that they have been working towards this year:

EXPRESSIVE ARTS EXPERIENCES AND OUTCOMES

  • I have created and presented scripted or improvised drama, beginning to take account of audience and atmosphere
  • I have experienced the energy and excitement of presenting/performing for audiences and being part of an audience for other people’s presentations.

HEALTH AND WELLBEING EXPERIENCES AND OUTCOMES

  • I know that friendship, caring, sharing, fairness and equality and love are important in building positive relationships. As I develop and value relationships, I care and show respect for myself and others.
  • I recognise that each individual has a unique blend of abilities and needs. I contribute to making my school community one that values individuals equally and is a welcoming place for all.
  • Through contributing my views, time and talents, I play a part in bringing change in my school and wider community.
- Achievement, - Pupils

Fame Rehearsal

Fame Jr

 
Rehearsals are going well for the Stargaze drama groups performance of Fame Jr.

All the pupils are excited and finally all their hard work is paying off.

Today they had rehearsals in Eastwood Theatre and performed to the rest of the school, prior to this evening’s premier.

Tickets still available if you wish to join us this evening at 7pm.

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Fame Jr

“Stargaze”

Stargaze Drama group are performing Fame Jr at Eastwood Theatre on Thursday 8th May 7pm.

Come along and support the pupils who attend the weekly drama group from 3-4pm.

They have been working really hard during rehearsals and keen to perform to a live audience in an actual theatre.

Tickets are available priced £3 from school or you may be able to purchase tickets at the door but can’t be gauranteed as tickets selling fast.

Everyone welcome

- Achievement, - Pupils

50 Outdoor Challenges

 

50 Outdoor Challenges before you leave IMS

Some of our senior classes took advantage of the sunshine on Tuesday and completed two of their 50 outdoor challenges before they leave Isobel Mair School.

Challenge 1 was to help put up a tent………….

Challenge 2 was to walk on grass barefoot………….

The pupils split into groups and discussed how to put up the tent before they put their plan into action. Have a look at the photgraphs below to see how much fun, learning and collaboration took place.

The pupils also took part in some other challenges which incorporated team work, challenge, collaboration and problem solving. A great day of fun and learning.