P3’s Scottish Assembly

  On Friday Primary 3 showcased their learning by hosting a fantastic Scottish Assembly!   The children explained elements of the Wars of Independence, Scottish Culture, Traditions, Cities, Rivers and the lives of people from the past and present. All of the children thoroughly enjoyed singing various Scottish songs such as I’m a Skyscraper Wean, Touch the Sky, This Land, Auld Lang Syne and Caledonia. They took part in Ceilidh dancing

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Happy Birthday Bloom!

Yesterday, our class bear Bloom celebrated turning age 6…Happy Birthday Bloom! Bloom asked us for some help; “He asked us if we could help him design some cupcakes for his birthday party!” said Leon. We all agreed that we would be more than happy to do that for him. However, Bloom gave us some very special instructions to follow; We had to make the design symmetrical. “That means they have to be

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Highlights of the Week!

It has been another busy week in Balornock. The boys and girls in Primary 1a have been learning lots of new and exciting things! Here is a sneaky peek at our week…. “I liked adding the counters!” said Adam. “I liked making my own tartan!” said Madison. “I liked when Mrs Woolfries came in and read Room on the Broom!” said Georgia.            

Back with a Bang… P3

Primary 3 would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year! May 2018 be the best year yet!   Since returning to school after the holidays, Primary 3 have been working very hard and learning lots of new things about Scotland. They have been learning about people, places, rivers, traditions and dancing. They have used their mapping skills to located Scotland’s 7 cities and 10 longest rivers.   Primary 3

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End of year achievements with the Literacy Team

Well everyone, what a very quick and eventful four months we have had here in the Challenge room. We  are really excited about what we have accomplished and are exceptionally proud of the children who we work with. Here is a quick list of some of our highlights – Soft Start P1 and P2 Pre Reading workshop – for adults Rhyme and Phonological Awareness workshop – For P1 parents  

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Urban games superstars!

All the boys and girls in Primary four were entered in to an exciting competition called Urban Games. The children were given lots of opportunity to try out new sports like street dance and parkour! Part of the fun involved showing great team spirit and sportsmanship. Primary four are delighted to say that we won first place in the Urban Games competition and got to take a TROPHY back to our

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Enterprising Infants!

The boys and girls in Primary 1a have been very busy preparing for our Christmas fayre this Friday. We each made three decorations and held a pre-sale for our own families and friends to buy before the day of the fayre. By Thurday this week, we had made over £35!!! The rest of the decorations will be on sale at the fayre tomorrow and cost £1 each…..get yours before they

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P7 Launch a Lunch time Take-Over!

Primary 7 have been showing their responsible, caring and generous side, by giving up some of their lunch time to give other classes a wee treat. This week Poppy and Eilidh started their Primary 2 Art Club for children who have been working super hard in class. The girls organised a fantastic craft activity that P2 absolutely loved! Take a look at the fab puppets they made. Next week we’re going

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Marvellous Monitors

A huge well done to all p7 monitors and soft starters so far. There has been nothing but gallons of praise from staff and children in p1 and p2. You are doing a great job and should be super proud of yourselves. Everyone at Balornock is! Special thank you to p1b who have enjoyed having Henry and Michael’s help at playtimes and lunchtimes so much, they made these beautiful cards!

Congratulations Clyde!

Clyde were our house treat winners this term! We had a Family Fun afternoon on Thursday. The afternoon was spent playing games with the parachute, doing an obstacle course, Halloween arts and crafts and netball. We also had some Halloween treats. Our families were invited along and some members really dressed up for the occasion!