P5 Halloween Creative Dance
P5 had loads of fun learning some Michael Jackson moves which they then used to create their own sequence of steps. They danced to THRILLER and worked very well in their small groups. Check out their moves!
2910, 2018
2310, 2018
P5 French ‘Days of the Week’ jingles
Primary 5 really enjoyed working in small groups to make up jingles to help them remember the days of the week in French. They had to sing, dance and perform to the rest of the class. Fabulous work P5!!
1110, 2018
Rights Respecting School Bronze Award
By now, parents will have received notification in writing that Aitkenhead Primary School is committed to becoming a Rights Respecting School. A steering group has been formed consisting of 8 pupils who will take the school forward in achieving the Bronze Award this year. Our members are David (P7), Zara, Sophie and Sarah (P5), Jenna (P4), Ethan and Lily (P3) and Eve (P2). The children will speak regularly at assembly
2809, 2018
P5 Food Technology – Let’s make Bruschetta!
Primary 5 had so much fun yesterday preparing a Bruschetta – a tasty Italian bread. After carefully washing their hands and putting on their aprons they were ready to listen carefully. They brushed their bread with olive oil and then rubbed a fresh clove of garlic over it. Their next task was to carefully place some mozzarella slices on top. Some careful chopping using the ‘bridge cut’ was then carried
1306, 2018
Lots and lots of visitors in P2!
As part of our People Who Help Us Topic parents and family from the community were invited into Primary 2 to give a talk about their jobs and how they help people. We were so lucky to hear lots of stories about how they help people in their individual jobs. We heard from an Optician, Police Officer, Firefighter, Nurse, Hospital Activities Coordinator for the elderly and a Soldier. Thank you so
0706, 2018
School Sports 2018
Here are a selection of photographs from our potted sports this afternoon (more to follow). The children all had a great time competing for their team and their house. They will find out the results at our assembly tomorrow!
0106, 2018
P1 /6 Keep Fit Circuit
Primary 6 pupils were asked to create a fun fitness circuit which would help younger pupils to practise a range of activities. In small groups Primary 6 chose an activity and the equipment needed. We had a practise run, trying each others activities and then thinking of adaptations that might be necessary for Primary 1 pupils to be able to succeed. Back in class we wrote instructions describing how to
0405, 2018
Whole School Weekly Walk
Here are the children enjoying some fresh air, exercise and a good chat with their friends! We’re hoping to go a bit further afield in the coming weeks. Watch this space!
2504, 2018
P6 Road Safety
Yesterday we were shown the 3 blind spots on a big truck at school. There were a few demonstrations including some pupils going inside the truck. It was a good day and was educational too. I enjoyed seeing the truck move and the shocked reactions of my classmates. Lucy P6.
2504, 2018
P6 Health
During Relax Kids Primary 6 have been learning about the functions of different parts of the brain and how we can use this knowledge to develop a more positive individual / class ethos. Today we enjoyed moving around to music and greeting everyone we met. Later everyone wrote something nice about Sean and he was showered with lots of compliments. Remember your homework task is to try to do a
