Today our Eco & Outdoor learning team learned about the ‘Upstream Battle’ and detrimental effects of marine litter. We took a walk around our school grounds to try and identify how litter in our area might get into the River Clyde and came to the conclusion that it must be via drains. We are looking forward to raising more awareness about re-using, reducing and recycling!
Thank you very much to Mrs Millar who came in to speak to our RRS Steering Group about her amazing job. Mrs Millar works for Clic Sargent which is a charitable organisation that supports young people who have cancer. The children were very engaged as they listened to the fantastic work this organisation does. The children have been inspired with some fundraising ideas for the future. They did very well
This week the French Champions were introduced to some French foods in preparation for having a French Cafe later in the year. Children enjoyed playing bingo, pictionary and noughts and crosses to reinforce their learning of the new vocabulary. They also started a words of the month wall, concentrating on manners this month. Here are some photos of the activities and of the vocabulary so you can practise at home
🍃Thank you to our Eco & Outdoor Learning Team for taking the time to create such fantastic Eco Code designs for Aitkenhead Primary School! 🍃 The children enjoyed selecting their four favourite designs to put forward to our whole school vote, which will take place next week!
Today our French Champions learned about drinks in French. We played a pairs game, noughts and crosses and pass the parcel to reinforce our learning. We’re ready to teach others in our class.
Yesterday Sarah, Sophie and Zara delivered a presentation to the whole school at assembly. This was to inform all pupils about our journey towards becoming a Rights Respecting School. They showed a video clip, shared information and presented a power point about different beliefs. The girls worked very hard preparing for this and did an excellent job. Well done and thank you! Also, thanks to David and Zak for taking
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
Thank you to all parents and relatives that came along to our French Champions cafe today. We all had a lovely afternoon. Well done to all the champions for demonstrating your enthusiasm for languages.
The children have been very busy planning and preparing their own outdoor learning activities. They are now ready to be tested at our next Leadership Academy! Well done everyone!
The French Champions Leadership Academy were busy today preparing for their French Cafe. We are looking forward to their parent/carer or relative coming along to visit on Thursday 24th of May at 2pm. I’ve attached some photographs of the French vocabulary we’ve been covering if anyone would like to revise at home.
