Glow Blogs – Falkirk

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• Moray Primary 7 children explore local social issues (through their storyline)

  

  Miss Bowers and her primary 7 children at Moray Primary School took part in a global storyline research project between September 2025 and March 2026. This educational experience was part of the wider Global Storyline and Theatre of the Oppressed/Active Inquiry (TO/AI) project designed by TO, The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS), and the West of Scotland Development in Education Centre(WOSDEC). Carolyn from WOSDEC and Emily from AI worked directly with Miss Bowers and her class to help them build their own storyline. The purpose of this research project was to explore how drama and the storyline approach could help …

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• Primary 5 Showcase Their Learning on the Global Goals

  Our Primary 5 pupils recently demonstrated their learning through a series of engaging and informative group presentations as part of their Interdisciplinary Learning (IDL) topic on the Global Goals. Working collaboratively in teams, the children explored a range of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Through their research, pupils developed a deeper understanding of the challenges facing our world and the importance of taking action to create a more sustainable future. Each group carefully planned and prepared their presentations, using a variety of formats including posters and verbal explanations to share their learning. The children showed great confidence when presenting …

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  St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Primary School, Bo’ness

• Teacher Book Group

  

  Our book group for primary teachers within Falkirk Council has been running for six years now and goes from strength to strength! It started off with fifteen members and now has over thirty teachers, some of whom have been members from the beginning. The aim is to support teachers in developing a love of reading in their pupils by reading modern and diverse books, which they can use with their class and share/recommend to colleagues and pupils. Teachers being readers themselves and having knowledge of children’s books helps support a vibrant reading culture in schools. Our librarian uses their expertise …

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• April Head Teacher Award Winners

  We are delighted to celebrate our April Head Teacher Award winners, recognising pupils who have truly shone across our school community. From showing wonderful enthusiasm, determination and pride in their learning to demonstrating a genuine interest in the world around them, our pupils continue to contribute positively to school life and beyond. Our Faith and Relationships awards highlight those who lead by example every day, showing kindness, compassion and respect to others. They help to create a caring, supportive environment where everyone feels valued and included. We are incredibly proud of all of our award winners and the positive contribution …

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  St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Primary School, Bo’ness

• Primary 1 Class Assembly

  A huge well done to Primary 1 for their fantastic class assembly this week! The children confidently shared some of the many things they have learned throughout the year and made everyone incredibly proud. From their wonderful speaking parts to their beautiful singing, the assembly was a joy to watch and a real celebration of all their hard work, growth and achievements this year. Thank you to all families who came along to support the children, and a special well done again to our amazing Primary 1 pupils and staff for such a memorable performance!

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  St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Primary School, Bo’ness

• Preparing for Primary 1: Lunch with Our Buddies

    Our pre-school children recently enjoyed a very exciting milestone as part of their transition to Primary 1  – having lunch in the school dining hall with their P6 buddies. This experience gave the children an opportunity to become familiar with the lunch hall environment, routines and expectations in a relaxed and supportive way. From carrying trays and choosing their lunch to sitting with friends and joining in conversations, the children embraced the experience with confidence and enthusiasm. Our buddies played an important role in helping the children feel safe, welcome and included. They supported them patiently throughout lunchtime, encouraging …

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  St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Primary School, Bo’ness