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

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P5 Kodaly

Primary 5 have really been enjoying their Kodaly music lessons with visiting teacher Mrs MacGregor. They have been learning how to create rhythm through a variety of fun games. The children have also been introduced to reading stick notation and clapping the beats accordingly. Keep up the good work P5!!  

P6 Drama

Today it was time for some drama linked to our Titanic topic. Can you tell the difference between which ‘still images’ show  surprise and amazement at seeing the Titanic for the first time and those that show the joy turning to sadness with the loss of loved ones.

🍌🍓P4 Meals Delivery Service at the Ready!🍓🍌

Primary 4 had lots of fun assuming the role of North Lanarkshire Council’s ‘Meals Delivery Service’ as they learned about the importance of healthy eating and caring for the elderly. We discussed and devised a variety of nutritious 3 course meal options and enjoyed learning how to make a fruit smoothie, which tasted delicious! 🍓🍌😋       

P5 Visit New Lanarkshire Mosque

Primary 5 recently enjoyed a trip to New Lanarkshire Mosque. They were given a tour by the Imam to allow them to put their learning in a real life context.  They also learned about the 5 pillars of Islam and particularly enjoyed their juice and crisps at the end! Thank you to all the parents who volunteered to accompany us and special thanks to Mrs Lees and Mrs Reed  for

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Science Fun in P3

Primary three had a brilliant afternoon today learning how a solid can change into a liquid. The best part was holding a chocolate coin in our hands whilst we read a long poem about chocolate. We discovered how the heat from our hands had melted the solid chocolate turning it into melted chocolate, a liquid. Licking our hands afterwards was a real treat. Don’t worry mums and dads,  we washed

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