Today, the P6 and P7 non skiers had a fun day out. After watching P3W’s assembly on toys it was soon time to head to Elgin.

First stop was Pinz for an hour of Ten Pin Bowling. Lots of fun, laughs and competition was had. Many showed their skills with numerous spares being scored but only a few were lucky enough to get a Strike – Dylan, Claire, Chloe, Cameron R and James. After enjoying the crisps, biscuits and juice provided by Pinz, it was time to find out the final results. The lane winners were: Claire (87 points), Rachel (76 points), Farah (77 points), Jake (92 points), Erin (93 points), Emily (75 points) and James (83 points). Cameron R won his lane and with a score of 100 was the overall winner of the day – congratulations to all 🙂

After a quick lunch on the bus, due to the rain preventing us from visiting Cooper Park it was time to ‘dive’ into Moray Leisure Centre. Everyone enjoyed the pool especially when the flume opened!

Many thanks to Pinz and Moray Leisure Centre for having us and to the parents who helped accompany us.

Today four pupils from P6 represented the school at the Moray round of the P6 Euro Quiz – a national competition with the finals being held at the Scottish Parliament.

They have spent many weeks studying in preparation for today. Their hard work paid off as after answering questions on Europe’s Geography, History, Politcal Leaders, flags, currency, sport, culture, langauges and landmarks they made it through to the head to head round against St Sylvesters.

A fierce competition took place and it came down to the final question where they were unfortunately pipped to the post by the oppposing team – congratulations and good luck to the St Sylvesters team.

The team were pleased with themselves and felt they had worked well as a team. We are proud of their achievement. Well done to you all. 🙂

Many thanks to the parents who accompanied the team.

Conditions on the hills are not suitable for skiing today. Full programme of activities in place; zip wiring, archery, crate building, adventure course and climbing wall as well as dry slope skiing. All children are having a great time here at Abernethy. The pay phone is out of order. Please be assured we would contact parents if there are any concerns with your child.

We did the zip wire!

A fantastic day for all the children today on Cairngorm mountain. The sky was blue and the sun shone as the beginners got to grips with their snow plough turns! After a whole day of skiing they had their swim. We are thinking the children will sleep very well tonight!

To inspire the pupils to build on their natural curiosity and ability to problem solve, today was filled with science and engineering challenges.  The pupils learnt about engineering, one of the fastest growing industries in the world before turning their hand to working collaboratively to solve a variety of problems.  The final challenge was to build a marble run that would allow the marble to run for 60 seconds.  The pupils soon realised that their prior knowledge of Forces needed to be applied. Their constructions will be finished and tested on Thursday.

The 60 second marble run.

The jelly cube challenge.

The 60 second marble run.

Keeping a paper clip afloat.

Making a crumple zone.

Can you make a paper clip float?

Chopstick Jelly Challenge

What shape will go through a square, triangular and circular hole?

Building a marble run

Building a marble run

Designing a crumple zone

A fab day skiing in the Cairngorms for all – super snow and conditions so everybody happy – all now soothing aching muscles in the pool ! More pics to come …

Arrived at Abernethy House by noon and unloaded the bus. We explored the grounds and had our packed lunches. Next, ski kit was issued and then off we went to try out on the dry ski slope. In warm sunshine those that had never been on skis before learnt how to side step up the hill, ski downhill and stop, use a button tow and ski with turns.  Next, we had a swim and then unpacked in our rooms. Evening meal was very welcome after all this! The tuck shop did a roaring trade and then we played games. Explore took place in the theatre and soon we will all be ready for bed – well the grown ups are!!

A good nights sleep was had by everyone.

On the first day of ski week, P6 and P7 pupils not skiing, took the lead to teach the children at Applegrove how to play the Beetle Drive.  After learning how to play the game themselves, they wrote instructions, made game sheets and planned out how they would deliver their lessons.  They then set off in groups to work with P1 through to P5, great fun was had by all.

Now that the children know how to play the game, we hope that they can come along with family to the PTA Beetle Drive on Friday 24th for a fun evening – and maybe win a prize!