The senior classes have been out and about entertaining the people of Coatbridge with some Carol singing. Yesterday, it was the turn of Room 13 to visit East Stewart Gardens.

The children in Room 14 have been showcasing the Nativity Scenes they made as a homework challenge.

These amazing gymnasts won medals at a gymnastics competition yesterday.

The children in Room 13 have been showcasing the Victorian houses they made as a homework challenge.

Waiting, waiting, waiting. It was a dull, snowy Christmas Eve and the sweet aroma of cinnamon was lurking amidst the atmosphere of Christmas in our home. As I gazed out the window, the many layers of soft, smooth snow added to the picturesque scene before my eyes. It was as if it was a scene from a Christmas card.

There was an overwhelming feeling of excitement as the long day continued. Men, women and children worldwide were yearning for the most beautiful day of the year to arrive. Endless happiness awaited the following day, as the following day was Christmas Day. My fire was ablaze, my tree sat in the corner, submerged in an armada of various lights and baubles, and at that moment, my mother said that it was time to go to bed, and as I glimpsed at the window one last time, I saw that the night was luring the sun away.

Bang!!! That was the sound that awoke me on Christmas night. The sound was closely followed by an array of clips and clops and above all a loud voice that bellowed ‘HO HO HO!’ And I instantly knew that it must be Father Christmas, and at that, I returned to sweet dreams. That was the night before Christmas.

The children in Rooms 13 and 14 have been busy working in groups researching a chosen aspect of Victorian life. They have made videos showcasing what they have learned. Here are a few:

The children in Primaries 6 and 7 were treated to a Kodaly session with Mrs Wilkinson from North Lanarkshire Council. They learned how to rap to a steady beat and had lots of fun playing all the games and activities.

As part of their homework challenge, the children in Room 13 were asked to build a Victorian house. They could choose to create either a rich house or a poor house. Their creations look amazing!

The children in rooms 13 and 14 have been busy transforming the senior area into a Victorian Wonderland and they have even built their very own Penny Farthing!

The children in Rooms 13 and 14 had a fantastic time being tour guides when they took over the jobs at Summerlee Museum yesterday.