Category Archives: Sgoil a’ Bhac

October Holidays

We would like to wish all pupils, parents, families and staff a happy holiday. School will reopen for teachers on Tuesday 20th October and for pupils on Thursday 22nd October. We would like to pass on our best wishes to any pupils competing at the National Mod competitions in Oban.

Here is a selection of some of our Local Mod prize-winners from June.  More to follow.

 

The choir was placed first in the Unison Competition.
The choir was placed first in the Unison Competition

 

 

Allie Nicleoid was 2nd in the Recitation 5-6 Learners.

Allie Macleod came 2nd in recitation age 5-6 learners.

Carra Graham was 1st in the Recitation age 11-12 Fluent competition.
Carra Graham was 1st in the Recitation age 11-12 Fluent competition.

 

Alison Graham came 2nd in Recitation age 9-10 fluent.
Alison Graham came 2nd in Recitation age 9-10 fluent.
Samuel Maclennan was placed 3rd in the Recitation 5-6 fluent competition.
Samuel Maclennan was placed 3rd in the Recitation 5-6 fluent competition.
Ellie NicDhomhnaill came 2nd in the P6-7 literature competition and 3rd in the Precenting of a psalm and 3rd in Girls and Boys U19 own choice solo singing.
Ellie NicDhomhnaill came 2nd in the P6-7 literature competition and 3rd in the Precenting of a psalm and 3rd in Girls and Boys U19 own choice solo singing.
Luke Macleod was placed 2nd in the Precenting of a Psalm and 3rd in the U13 Accordion competition.
Luke Macleod was placed 2nd in the Precenting of a Psalm and 3rd in the U13 Accordion competition.

 

 

Erin Macleod was placed 3rd in Girls and Boys U13 Traditional.
Erin Macleod was placed 3rd in Girls and Boys U13 Traditional.
Maia Murray Pickering came 1st in the U13 Girls and boys Traditional and 3rd in Gaelic conversation.
Maia Murray Pickering came 1st in the U13 Girls and boys Traditional and 3rd in Gaelic conversation.
Kitty Anne Niciomhair came 1st in her recitation 9-10 fluent competition and 3rd in P4-5 Literature.
Kitty Anne Niciomhair came 1st in her recitation 9-10 fluent competition and 3rd in P4-5 Literature.
Jack Anderson who came 3rd in the Recitation 5-6 learner competition.
Jack Anderson who came 3rd in the Recitation 5-6 learner competition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you

The Macmillan Coffee Morning held on Friday 25th September was a great success raising over £700 for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Thank you to everyone who attended, donated baking, entered ‘The Great Bake Off’ and helped to organise the day.

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Mr Macleod and Mr Tait enjoying their judging role.
Mr Macleod and Mr Tait enjoying their judging role.
Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry taking it very seriously.
Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry taking it very seriously.
Wear it Green
Wear it Green
Anya Rogers won 1st prize in the bake off for best presentation.
Anya Rogers won 1st prize in the bake off for best presentation.
Daniel Macleod won 1st prize in the bake off for best tasting entry.
Daniel Macleod won 1st prize in the bake off for best tasting entry.

 

Macmillan Coffee Morning

untitledPupil Council will be hosting this year’s Macmillan Coffee Morning on Friday 25th September.

The morning will start at 10am with an assembly led by Rev. MacLeod.

The Coffee Morning will then run between 10.30am and 11.30am.

Judging of The Great Back Bake Off will take place at approximately 11.30am.

Pupil dress down day – wear it green to support Macmillan (£1 donation)

All welcome

SPORTS DAY – Plan B

Date: Monday 8th June

Venue: Stornoway Running Track, Smith Avenue

Time: 9.30-12.00pm

Buses depart school: 9.00am

Due to the on-going wet weather throughout the month of May, we have had to concede that our playing fields will not dry out in time for us to hold an on-site sports day, even if the weather improves over the next week or so.

As a result of this, we have had to make alternative plans to allow P1-7 Sports Day to go ahead this year. We have booked the running track at Smith Avenue for the morning of Monday 8th June and will bus the children from the school to Stornoway and back. The buses will leave the school at 9.00am with the intention of starting at 9.30am. We will run the P1-3 and P4-7 sports together throughout that morning and will return to the school in time for lunch at 12.15pm.

We would like to invite parents and families to join us at the running track to support the children taking part.

As well as their usual PE kit, children will need to take warm and waterproof clothing to wear when not competing. Children are also welcome to take a snack and water bottle. During the event, the nearest toilet facilities will be at the Sports Centre.

At the moment, the long-range forecast for Monday is very good but we will need to be prepared again for possible cancellation if the weather is poor.

Due to the long period of time away from the school, it will not be suitable for our children in Sgoil Araich to travel to the running track for this event. We intend to plan a special Sgoil Araich sports morning with a provisional date of Monday 15th June.

If you have any questions about the revised arrangements for sports, please contact the school office.

Netball Champions!

 

Congratulations to our netball teams who competed in the Sports Festival yesterday evening. One of the teams made it through to the final against Stornoway Primary and won 4-2, crowning them champions. As well as congratulating the girls, we’d like to say thanks to the three parents who have given up their time every week to coach them. Thank you Mrs Macritchie, Mrs Mackay and Mrs Maciver.