Hello,

P1B have been learning the basic steps to the Canadian Barn Steps! They did a fantastic job of learning the steps and developing various skills including team work, rhythm and control through Scottish Ceilidh dancing. Here is a wee snippet of them practising today

Great job!
Mrs Latif

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Hello,

We are so lucky to have Maryam, a Bollywood dance instructor, in school to put on an after school club for our P4-P7 pupils. Over the next few weeks, they’ll be preparing a dance to perform for the school before the April holidays!
Our pupils are doing a fantastic job of developing their rhythm, control and concentration!
Here’s a wee snippet of how brilliant they’re doing! Very proud 😊
Mrs Latif

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Hello,

Ryan from Active Schools came into school today to help P6B prepare for their handball tournament next week. They had the opportunity to have a go, ask questions and take part in a mini game against their peers. All the best in your cluster tournament next week P6! With 120 pupils going from St Mark’s and all the P6’s in the cluster, I’m sure it will be competitive.
Mrs Latif

Hello,

Today, Miss McFlynn’s class learnt the steps to Canadian Barn Dance. We enjoyed the music, discussed the rhythm and control needed along with the importance of coordination and communication.
We discussed the importance of counting the steps and enjoyed getting to know all the steps!
Well Done P2B!
Mrs Latif

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Hello all,

This week we all learnt the Ceilidh dancing Dashing White Sergeant. It took much more concentration, focus and team work to be able to conquer the difficulty of the steps! I’m sure the children will be glad to hear the last of me shouting “paddy ba”! Well done all 😊

Mrs Latif

Hello,

A wee change in the timetable gave me the opportunity to work with Primary 5A today. Along with the rest of the school, they took part in Ceilidh dancing in celebration of Scots Language Week and Robert Burns Day. We learnt the steps, worked with others and focused on our concentration as well as our body movement and contol.
Great Job!
Mrs Latif

Hello,

Primary 7 classes have been learning the steps to Strip the Willow this week along with the rest of the school. They did brilliantly and picked up the steps very quickly. Pupils were able to focus, work with others and develop their sequencing through dance.
Below are the images from the today’s session!
Well done and thank you P7’s 😊

Mrs Latif

Hello,

Primary 1B did a fantastic job of learning the steps to Strip the Willow, working with others and focusing and concentrating on their movement to get the steps correct.
First we warmed up by running around and when we heard Mrs Latif’s whistle, we grabbed a partner and spun them round by linking arms.
Next, we made two lines and in partners, approached our partner, spun for 8 and then returned to our spot. We then added music! We then made our dance progressive by then including a spin for 8 in the opposite direction.
Finally, we increased our distance and changed partners to give us an opportunity to work with others.

Thanks,

Mrs Latif

Hello,

Pupils who have PE with me have been learning traditional ceilidh dances. This week, we’ve been learning Strip The Willow.
We’ve worked really hard to learn the steps, work with others and develop our focus and concentration.
Well done to all pupils who have taken part. It was brilliant to see the reactions when pupils first found out they’d be doing dancing (especially those who are reluctant) to after the class as many pupils actually thoroughly enjoyed themselves and learnt something new!
Thanks,

Mrs Latif

Hello,

The whole school have been learning some of the traditional Scottish ceilidh dances in celebration of Scots language week and Robert Burns Day later this month.
The classes who have PE with me have been learning the dance, Strip The Willow and today, Primary 1A did a fantastic job of learning the steps, working with others and focusing and concentrating on their movement to get the steps correct.
First we warmed up by running around and when we heard Mrs Latif’s whistle, we grabbed a partner and spun them round by linking arms.
Next, we made two lines and in partners, approached our partner, spun for 8 and then returned to our spot. We then added music! We then made our dance progressive by then including a spin for 8 in the opposite direction.
Finally, we increased our distance and changed partners to give us an opportunity to work with others.

Primary 1A were absolutely fantastic! You’ve all worked incredibly well and demonstrated brilliant focus and concentration. Most importantly, it was fantastic to see such enjoyment!

Thanks,

Mrs Latif