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An African Adventure

Post author By Mr Innes
Post date November 16, 2016

This morning, pupils, staff and visitors were treated to an exceptional assembly, courtesy of P5/6 and Miss Rangeley. The children presented a wonderful showcase of what they have been learning recently in class through drama, song and dance!

It was very obvious just how much P5/6 have enjoyed learning about Africa, and today we found out that the topic has really grabbed the imagination of the class – the pupils used Africa as a theme for learning about Science, Drama, Music, Art, Literacy and English and Social Studies.

The confidence of the class shone through tremendously, and the audience were absolutely blown away by the quality of the performance.

Tags Assembly, IDL, Interdisciplinary Learning, P5/6, Topic

Fairtrade Fruity Fun in P2/3

Post author By Mr Innes
Post date September 19, 2016

As part of a learning journey set in Africa, P2/3 have been learning about Fairtrade produce through their ‘Handa’s Surprise’ topic. As you can see from the gallery, the pupils have been making fruit kebabs with chocolate, after learning how and where cocoa is grown.

The class also wrote to Cadbury’s to ask them about their chocolate making process.

Tags Fairtrade, Health and Wellbeing, IDL, P2/3

Real-life Learning

Post author By Mr Innes
Post date September 19, 2016

Several of our classes have been learning about Mapping and Coordinates during Numeracy and Maths lessons this term. P7 have extended their map reading skills by taking part in orienteering sessions around the school grounds.

The class have enjoyed their lessons so far and have clearly been able to see how what they learn in class can be useful in the real world!

Tags IDL, Numeracy and Mathematics, outdoor learning, Outdoor P.E., P7

A Day in the Capital

Post author By Mr Innes
Post date June 8, 2016

June is one of the busiest months in the calendar for our oldest pupils, and as part of their ‘Rights of the Child’ topic, P7 visited the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood today.

After a guided tour and interactive workshop, the class took part in a spot of impromptu hillwalking on Arthur’s Seat, making the most of Scotland’s now-famous beautiful summer weather.

Tags IDL, Outing, P7, Topic

A Roaring Great Topic!

Post author By Mr Innes
Post date June 3, 2016

On Thursday, P2/3 provided an incredible showcase of their topic learning by turning our dining hall into a dinosaur museum! The boys and girls in the class have absolutely loved learning about dinosaurs this term, and their learning has stomped its way across the whole curriculum.

Parents and guests were able to enjoy being led around the museum by the on-site tour guides, and were given the opportunity to observe and take part in some of the following exhibits:

Fossil finder
Shadow puppets
Pin the Tail on the Dino
Gift shop
Dino Bite Café
Gallery
3D egg display

Experiences like this bring learning to life for our pupils, and this is certainly a topic they will remember for many years to come. On top of some wonderful learning, the pupils were able to raise a marvellous £114.76 for Glasgow Children’s Hospital through the sale of hand-made souvenirs in the Gift Shop.

Tags Assembly, IDL, P2/3, Topic

Topictastic Assembly!

Post author By Mr Innes
Post date June 1, 2016

P1S put on a wonderful Assembly this morning, all about their class topic: The Tobermory Cat.

The children spoke, sang and danced, while giving their audience the message that everyone is special, just the way they are!

It was incredible to see how far the children have come since starting school last August, and it was clear that they had really enjoyed their learning. The class were confident and happy, and were a credit to their teacher and too our school, as well as to their parents of course!

Well done P1 Stirling, we all really enjoyed ourselves this morning and we certainly think that you are every bit as special as The Tobermory Cat!

Tags Assembly, IDL, P1S, Topic

Assembly with a Twist!

Post author By Mr Innes
Post date May 11, 2016

Following their recent topic about ‘Scientists and Inventors,’ P4/5 and Miss Allan decided to host an Assembly with a twist! Parents and guests were invited along to take part in a terrific interactive Science and Technology exhibition, where the scientists and inventors of the future showcased their recent learning.

The pupils interacted confidently with their guests, and were able to explain and demonstrate a whole selection of wonders, much to the delight of their visitors!

This was a marvellous Assembly P4/5 and a great way to show off how hard you’ve been working!

Tags Assembly, IDL, P4/5, Science, Technology, Topic

P2’s Wonderful Weather Assembly!

Post author By Mr Innes
Post date May 4, 2016

P2 put on a terrific show for our pupils, staff and parents this morning, sharing their learning from their recent Weather topic.

The class shared a huge amount of information about what they had learned during their topic and surprised their audience with how many long and complicated words they knew and understood! During the Assembly, the boys and girls also confidently performed some wonderful songs and an excellent poem.

Following the Assembly the parents and guests were given a chance to view some of the terrific work that the pupils had produced during their topic. Great job Primary 2!

Tags Assembly, IDL, P2, Science, Topic

Awesome Assembly!

Post author By Mr Innes
Post date April 27, 2016

Primary 1 Edinburgh put on an absolutely superb Assembly this morning, which was all about the Tobermory Cat. Learning about Scottish culture is a very important part of our pupils’ learning and it was clear that our boys and girls from P1E have learned so much from their Scottish topic.

It was quite incredible to see just how confident our young people have become, so early into their lives at school.

The children’s clear speaking, confident poetry recital and tuneful singing received rave reviews from staff, pupils and parents alike! A 10/10 performance!

We would like to say a huge well done to Primary 1 Edinburgh, Mrs Polatajko and Miss Kay for all of their hard work in putting on this terrific showcase of the pupil’s learning!

Tags Assembly, IDL, P1E, Topic

Fabulous Projects

Post author By Mr Innes
Post date April 20, 2016

Take a look at these wonderful homework projects produced as part of P3’s Into the Wild topic!

Tags Homework, IDL, P3, Topic

“Best Class Trip Ever!”

Post author By Mr Innes
Post date March 30, 2016

P3 visited Amazonia this morning to round of their Outdoor Learning ‘Into the Wild’ topic.

The class explored the rainforest and were taught about the important role minibeasts play in keeping other animals alive! The children were then given the chance to hold a variety of creepy crawlies, and they proved to be much braver than any of the adults, who seemed much happier taking pictures! Finally, the children were taught an interactive lesson about the layers of the rainforest before taking a trip to the gift shop before heading home.

On leaving the bus, many of the children were overheard saying that it had been “the best class trip ever!” That’s what we like to hear, P3!

Tags IDL, outdoor learning, Outing, P3

Wonderful Wild Work

Post author By Mr Innes
Post date March 30, 2016

As part of their ‘Into the Wild’ topic, P3 were set a homework challenge. The pupils were tasked with coming up with a personal project, based on an animal or sport. The children were given the choice over creating a piece of artwork or model, a PowerPoint presentation, a poster or a written booklet.

Mr Innes really couldn’t believe the exceptional standard of homework that the children managed to produce. Great job children, and thanks to all the parents for being so supportive!

Tags Homework, IDL, outdoor learning, P3

A Day out at The Kelpies

Post author By Mr Innes
Post date March 28, 2016

Last week, P5/6 and Miss Rangeley visited The Kelpies, as part of their Myths and Legends Interdisciplinary Learning Topic. A grey day couldn’t dampen the children’s spirits, and you can see from the snaps it was a terrific day out!

This topic has been an engaging and memorable one for P5/6, and this visit was a superb way to round it all off! Have a close look at some of the great artwork the class have produced during this study as well as the smiling faces of the pupils, clearly loving their day trip!

This is what we like to see P5/6!

Tags IDL, Outing, P5/6, Trip

Talk Like An Egyptian

Post author By Mr Innes
Post date March 23, 2016

Our P4 pupils put on a spectacular show this morning, celebrating and sharing their learning from the class’ recent topic: Egypt.

This terrific assembly included:

A host of different facts and information
Some hilarious jokes
Some dramatic ‘video’ performances
A rousing song and dance routine
A dress like a pharaoh competition
A life mummification!

Check out the gallery to see for yourself!

Well done Primary 4! We all really enjoyed your assembly!

Tags Assembly, IDL, P4

Elvis, has not left the building!

Post author By Mr Innes
Post date March 2, 2016

Click on the link to download a short clip of one of our terrific P5/6 performers playing Elvis’ Jailhouse Rock on his guitar!

Tags Assembly, IDL, Music, P5/6

P5/6 Assembly

Post author By Mr Innes
Post date March 2, 2016

On Wednesday morning, we were treated to an absolutely incredible assembly, by our P5/6 pupils. The theme of the assembly was America, and it was jam-packed full of entertaining items, including:

* A sketch and a rap about the Civil Rights Movement

* Protests to raise awareness of Autism, and to get rid of homework!

* A terrific song and dance routine of Elvis’ Jailhouse Rock

* Some smashing guitar skills and confident speaking

* A video quiz on the difference between fact and opinion

* Terrific American accents!

We are all so proud of P5/6. The assembly really was first class!

Some of our feedback from parents was:

“Outstanding assembly. Very informative and full of fun. It was great to see that the children had all worked so hard and had lots of fun.”

“Really enjoyed the assembly. It was a great message to put across to everyone.”

“Very well performed assembly with a very relevant and hard-hitting message. Very entertaining.”

Tags Assembly, IDL, P5/6

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