Category Archives: – Achievement

- Achievement, - Pupils

Shoebox Appeal

Thank you

Class Iona presented at this weeks assembly. They have been organising the “ShoeBox” Appeal. A slideshow of photographs was shown to the primary department to highlight the work they have undertaken. One of the highlights of the assembly was Leah singing our school song, a great achievement for her.

They appealed for all the pupils to contribute items to support the shoebox appeal, i.e toothpaste, soap, brushes, pens etc. They were overwhelmed with donations and with the help from the parents of Class Iona we were able to make up and send 65 boxes to the appeal.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to our Christmas Shoe Box Appeal, with your contributions we also raised £100 to contribute towards the postage of the Christmas boxes.

Have a look at some of our photographs below showing class Iona collecting, packing and delivering the shoeboxes to Blythswood Care who will in turn post them off to deserving children and adults.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

- Achievement, - Pupils

Room on the Broom

Room on the Broom 

Well done to classes Orkney and Staffa who have just performed their drama performance of Room on the Broom to some of the children from the Family Centre and pupils from Class Iona. This was their second performance as the first performance took place in our outdoor atrium as part of our outdoor learning week.

A great performance from all the children involved with lots of new skills being acquired, especially performing infront of an audience.
Pupils from Class Staffa were the characters from the story and the pupils from Class Orkney were magnificent with the voice overs and special effects.

A short video was made of the performance and you can see some of the photgraphs below.

 

 

 
 
 

 

- Achievement, - Pupils

The Mair the Merrier Cafe – “Grand Opening”

“Grand Opening”

Classes Tiree and Whalsay have been working really hard on their enterprise/business topic.

They decided to open a cafe called “The Mair the Merrier”. The Grand Opening takes place tomorrow, Tuesday 8th October at 11.30.

Over the last few weeks they have worked on various skills and learning experiences linked to CfE as the cafe developed……….

  • Creating a name
  • Designing a logo
  • Creating a flyer/poster to advertise the event
  • Brainstorm the skills required for particular jobs
  • Interview for jobs
  • Guest list
  • Menu planning
  • Pricing
  • Shopping list
  • Cooking
  • The event

Both classes decided that for the grand opening they would invite parents from classes Tiree, Whalsay and school staff.  Pupils are all set for the big event and are enthusiastically looking forward to putting all these skills into the big event tomorrow.

Good Luck Everyone.

- Achievement, - Pupils

SDS Athletics Event

SDS Athletics

Congratulations to some of our senior  pupils who were involved in the recent SDS Athletics Championships at Grangemouth Stadium.

Everyone had a great time and recieved a great sense of achievement taking part.

Have  a look at our medal winners……..

Standing Long Jump

Softball Throw

 

100m Sprint

 

 60m Sprint
Alex
Amy
Lee
Cassie		 Gold
Silver
Gold
Gold		 Mark Silver Cassie Gold Alex
Mark
William
Amy
Olivia Hannah		 Gold
Silver Bronze
Gold
Silver
Bronze
 
 
 

 

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Head Boy/Girl Assembly

Head Boy/Girl Award

This afternoon we held a very important assembly to present badges to our newly elected  Head Boy, Head Girl, School Captain and Prefect.

This was a very special occasion and they were delighted to be elected by all their friends. This year our members are:

Prefect                             Kainet Hanif

School Captain             Cassie Maher

Head Girl                          Chloe Taylor

Head Boy                          Joe Cates

During assemby they had to repeat the school pledge before they were awarded their badges, a very proud moment for them all.

mAIRwavesFM recorded the event live and a special recording will be available next week.

We wish them well with their duties around the school.

Student Council

We would also like to say congratulations to some of the elected members from classes Shetland and Yell who had a vote today to elect members onto the Student Council.

They have all selected jobs which they will be responsible for and are busy organising future events, watch this space!

 

- Achievement

Leavers Service 2013

A fond Farewell

Please join us on Monday 24th June at 10.30 for our Leavers Service!

A few tears will be shed as we say a final farewell to some of our young people many of whom have been with us since P1. This year we bid farewell to 9 of our young people.

Our Primary and Senior choir have been rehearsing their songs and a few surprises too!

All welcome

- Achievement, - Pupils, successfull learners

StarGaze Drama Group presents……..

“Wind in the Willows”

What an amazing day yesterday……………

Our StargGaze Drama Group presented their performance of  “Wind in the Willows”

Since February the group have been meeting on a Tuesday after school from 3 -4 pm.

They have been working on workshops, learning scripts, stage direction, action songs, lyrics and improvisation.

Yesterday’s performance was a culmination of all their hard work, determination and team work, allowing the pupils to become Confident and Successful Learners.

I’m sure you will agree that we have very many talented yougsters and this performance allowed them to showcase their talents.

 

 

 

 

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Outstanding Achievement Award

 Outstanding Achievement Awards

Congratulations to Amy Clark who received an  award last night at  the Convener’s Awards for Outstanding Achievement  in Carmichael Halls.

These awards are to highlight individuals and groups of pupils who have worked so hard throughout the year in sports leadership, volunteering, caring, creativity, advocacy and community safety .

Amy prepared a PowerPoint presentation to highlight her ambition and determination to participate in the Rhythmic Gymnastics at the Special Olympics.

Well done Amy.

- Achievement, - Pupils

Whalsay Assembly

World War 2

Class Whalsay led our assembly this week.

They invited their parents and family into school to watch their showcase.

They had prepared a presentation highlighting some of their recent topic work, World War 2.

They used the internet to  research information, collect photographs and they also visited a museum looking at lots of artefacts from the war.

The highlight of their assembly was a small drama piece all about the war. They dressed up as a charachter, sang songs and performed a dance.

Miss O’Brien took some video footage and Miss McMillan and Mrs Reed will show it to the class next week and use this as evidence for their achievement folders.

Have a look at some of our photographs below.

- Achievement, - Pupils

Grow Cook and Eat Showcase Lunch

Grow Cook Eat Showcase Lunch

We are holding our annual Grow Cook and Eat Showcase Lunch at Isobel Mair School on Wednesday 5th June 2013 at 12noon.

This is an invite only event to allow the pupils involved to highlight the skills they have undertaken during the past year.

Using the produce they have grown during the year, they will prepare a lunch for our invited guests and parents.

Here are some of our students working independently, using some of the new techniques they have mastered.

- Achievement, Eco School

Isobel Mair School & Family Centre achieves Bronze – Eco Schools Award

Bronze -Eco Schools Award

After a lot of hard work by staff and children we have achieved our first Eco-School Award.  The Bronze Award Certificate was award on the 17th  May 2013.
 
Pupils from  the school and family centre have been working very hard recycling plastic bottles and paper on a daily basis. We took part in a couple of litter picks including ‘The national spring clean’  The children have also taken part in various activities that have furthered their knowledge on different aspects of Eco schools.  We r received our Bronze Award and are well on our way to achieving our Silver award”

Well done everyone

- Achievement, - Pupils

Mary’s Meals

Classes Tiree and Arran have been learning about the work of Mary’s Meals, a Scottish Charity set up to help feed and educate children all over the world.

They shared this information with rest of school during one of our assemblies and set up a challenge to encourage pupils to  donate some bags filled with accessories like toothbrush, brush, pencils, paper etc which would be used to help others less fortunate.

The classes managed to donate 30 bags  plus extra supplies and raised £38.00.

Thank you for all your help and well done classes Tiree and Arran.

- Achievement, - Pupils

Communities together: Build a Bridge

Last night a special event took place at Glasgow City Chambers. Several schools from local authorities represented their schools at the Holocaust Memorial Day in the presence of Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.

Our Reels on Wheels, Scottish Country Dance group were invited to perfrom at this special event.

So late last night a group of pupils and staff from classes Arran, Cumbrae and Sanda  performed two dances, the Circassian Circle and Flowers of Edinburgh and they all rose to the occasion absorbing the atmosmphere and enjoying the performances.

This was a great achievement for our pupils and they all made us so proud.

Well done everyone.

- Achievement, - Pupils

Swimming Gala

Congratulations to all of the pupils involved in the West of Scotland Sports Organisation Swimming Gala which took place today at the Sir Matt Busby pool in Bellshill.

We had some very confident swimmers with personal best times being achieved and a few 1st and 2nd places in individual races.

Medals and achievement ribbons were presented to all the swimmers by Mr McGauley at our assembly this afternoon.

Well done everyone.