The children began painting our first playground mural today. The children made a great start and enjoyed working al fresco !
Can we please remind all children that they  need  old clothes and shoes, which can be kept in school, to enable them to take part in the playground improvements.
‘Bringing together young people . . . for several days provides an environment where people can explore ideas relating to individual and group identity.’
Higgins, P and Nicol, R, Learning as Adventure: Theory for Practice, DfEs and Connexions Service, 2002
I can describe the main features of a democracy and discuss the rights and responsibilities of citizens in Scotland. SOC 2-17a
I can investigate the features of an election and the work of representatives at a local, national or European level to begin to develop my understanding of how democracy works. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â SOC 2-18a
Some of our P6/7 pupils were involved in the  football festival at the Excelsior stadium and a great time was had by all !
P3/4/5 are involved in a week long science project focusing on electricity.
We are learning how to
We are delighted to announce that Katie King is the winner of the competition. The design will be made into a t-shirt for the P1/2 teddy mascot, Bobby.
This term we have borrowed a set of iPods from the ICT loan service. P3/4/5 have been enjoying exploring the apps which can be used to help us in maths, literacy and lots of other areas of the curriculum.
The Eco Committee had a very difficult decision as the standard was very high but we are delighted to announce the winning entry is from Kirsty Pettigrew.
Primary 3/4/5 received their First Aid training and all pupils had the opportunity to help plant vegetables at our community allotment. We were very lucky to have the support of our friends, John and Elaine from the B&Q ‘You can do it’ team.
P1-3 had great fun learning the skills of orienteering with our Active School’s Coordinator, Stephen Hughes.
