Stane Primary School and Nursery Class
– Kindness – Compassion – Courage – Community –
School and nursery re-open on Monday 19th October 2015 at the usual times.
For P1-7 pupils, why not come along to Breakfast Club between 8.15am and 8.45am. It’s a great way to start the day – enjoy a healthy breakfast for just 20p and then join in the games and activities before school. Pupils attending breakfast club should enter via the doors at the P3-7 corridor.
The boys and girls in the nursery had great fun on Thursday when their parents and carers came along to play with them in the nursery. Our visitors were able to see for themselves the different types of learning experiences on offer daily in the nursery, and also how well the children tidy up the playroom at the end of the session!
We would like to thank our parents/carers for coming along to support us. We received some positive feedback following the event, and look forward to holding similar events again throughout the year.
Here is some of our feedback:
I enjoyed having an insight into how they learn and being able to see them in this environment. It was good being shown round by the kids and them showing/pointing out what they do.
I got to see what my child does during her day and I got to see what the teachers do and how well they knew the pupils.
I got to see the activities kids do at the nursery and how they learn.
I am feeling a lot more confident about my child’s progression and learning
It was great to see exactly what the kids do. Also learned a great tip on how to make play dough!
This morning we all set off together to some nearby cliffs to do some rock climbing. The children put on harnesses and helmets and took to the rocks. They all gave it a go and managed to climb to the top of the cliff. It was a lovely morning and everyone had a great time.
This afternoon, the children went to different activities with their groups. Group 1 went canoeing and then to the ropes course. The children loved canoeing and some of them even got over their fear of the sea. Two canoes were tied together and everyone got in. The children had to try to paddle the canoe in different directions. Some people were paddling more than others…they nearly ended up in Oban! Fortunately everyone got back to shore safe and sound.
Group 2 went on an adventure walk. This was the highlight of some of their times at Kilbowie. The children went a walk through caves and up a mountain. The mountain was high and some of the children were calling their instructor Bear Grylls. This activity was great fun.
This evening the children spent longer getting ready. Miss Thomson and I took on the role of hairdressers and fashion advisors. It’s amazing how quickly a case can be packed, when you need to get ready for a disco! The children were all showing off their dance moves and had a great time at the disco. Our very own Alan even took on the role of DJ at the disco and provided us with great tunes. A good time was had by everyone and it was a super way to end an excellent time at Kilbowie.
Tonight, as a school, we sat down and spoke about our favourite things about Kilbowie. The children have all summed up their experience. You can read them below.
Marc – Kilbowie has been fun. I liked being with my friends and I liked the Gorge Walking. I would love to come back.
Aiden – Kilbowie has been great because of the mountain climbing and Gorge Walking. I liked the skiing because I learned how to ski and I would definitely come back.
Robbie – Kilbowie has been great because I got to do Gorge Walking and the adventure walk. I would come back to Kilbowie.
Miller – Kilbowie has been awesome. I have had lots of great experiences. The best one was canoeing because we had to work as a team to get back to land.
Alan – Kilbowie has been weird and fun. I liked the Nightline because I didn’t have to put on the blindfold and you held a rope and went round in the dark. I also loved being the DJ at the disco. I liked the water activities.
Cody – Kilbowie has been excellent because of the nature walks and the water activities. I would come back.
Malcolm – Kilbowie has been a great learning experience because all of the activities have been really fun. I really enjoyed Nightline. I have learned how to paddle in a canoe. I would come back.
Lewis – Kilbowie has been awesome. I’ve tried lots of new things and had a great experience. I used to be afraid of water and now I’m not.
Erin – Kilbowie has been a really good experience as I used to be afraid of the sea but canoeing has shown me that I don’t need to be afraid of it anymore. It’s been an amazing experience and I would definitely come back again.
Joan – Kilbowie is amazing in all different ways. I used to be scared of heights but now I’m not because of mountain climbing and rock climbing.
Kirsty – Kilbowie was a big experience because you got to do lots of activities that you have never done before and all of them were so different – I can remember every activity and I liked them all.
Hailey – Kilbowie is something that I will probably remember forever because I have done stuff that I probably won’t get to do again. I might never get to do rock climbing or skiing again.
Jennifer – Kilbowie is amazing because I loved rock climbing. When we went on the adventure rock, we had to walk up a huge mountain and when I was at the top I realised that I didn’t have to be scared of heights anymore.
Breehann – Kilbowie has been fun because I didn’t know how to ski before I came here but now I know.
Jessica – Kilbowie has been one of my favourite things that I have done in my life. When we were at the top of the mountain at the adventure walk, I wasn’t as scared as I thought I would be.
Emma – Kilbowie is amazing. It is such an experience to be able to have fun and learn at the same time with all of your friends. My favourite thing from Kilbowie has been the Gorge Walking. It was fun to get wet.
Louise – I think Kilbowie has been a great experience. At skiing I was scared of going down the big hill but I did it and it was really fun. All you do is laugh. I loved mountain climbing – I was scared of heights at first but once I was at the top and looked down and I felt like I had freedom. It’s been an excellent experience.
The children are all in bed, exhausted, cases packed and excited to come home to see you all tomorrow. It has been an honour to look after the children since Monday and share this experience with them. I have been so impressed with their attitude and the way that they have encouraged each other. They have tried every single activity and have worked excellently together as a team. We will see you all tomorrow when we return home safe and sound. The children can’t wait to tell you all about their week!
The boys and girls from Primary 1/2 continued learning about Health and Wellbeing this afternoon. The children have been learning about the different type of teeth we have and what they are used for. We have also been looking at the variety of different ways to look after our teeth, such as brushing, visiting the dentist, eating less sweets and drinking water inbetween meals. The children really enjoyed their activities today, especially when they got the chance to make a mouth using sliced apple and marshmallows. Yum!
The boys and girls in Primary 3 were writing a set of instructions today, during their Taught Writing lesson, to help them to make a sandwich.
Before the lesson the children got to make their own sandwich. This experience helped them to chronologically order the instructions.
It was lovely to see the children so engaged in their writing and of course, the sandwiches were yummy too!
The Triangles started a new Maths concept today. They were learning how to recognise, continue and create patterns. The children enjoyed using different resources to continue patterns and even made some patterns of their own. The children were particularly keen to make their pattern the longest.
The Squares continued their learning of Place Value and were investigating how 2 digit numbers are made using Tens and Units.
Today was a brilliant day! Definitely the best day so far.
This morning we had skiing. We had a few nervous skiers at the beginning…but had 17 professionals by lunch time. The children got sized up for their ski boots and then hit the dry sky slope. They all took part in the warm up and within a short while were skiing down the dry ski slope. Some of them even managed to go from the very top! A fantastic experience for all of the children, as so many of them had never been skiing before.
We had a quick lunch at the centre so that we could get ready for Gorge Walking!
This afternoon it was Mrs McLean’s favourite activity…Gorge Walking. It’s now a firm favourite of everyone at Stane. We all set off together in the mini buses and went to a nearby Gorge. With wet suits, waterproofs and helmets we all jumped into the Gorge and started making our way up it. Everyone of the children gave 100% and Miss Thomson and I were super impressed with the excellent team work that was displayed. The instructors commented to me afterwards, saying how great all of the kids were and how well they all ‘gave it a go’. It was a great afternoon, and we haven’t returned with too many bruises!
Then for dinner we had an extra special treat. The Kilbowie staff kindly dropped us off in the centre of Oban. We then went to the Oban Bay Chip Shop where the children were treated to a chippy for their dinner. The children chose between a sausage supper, fish, pizza and macaroni…all with chippy chips. They then all finished with a tub of ice cream. We then walked along the harbour of Oban looking at the different boats, the water and seeing the sun set as we walked back to Kilbowie. The children really appreciated this treat and said it was the best meal ever!! It was also described as ‘tasty’ and ‘mouthwatering’. We made it back just in time for the evening activity – perfect timing!!
This evening we did a Who Wants to be a Millionaire question hunt. The children loved running around, trying to find different staff members and answer the questions to see who could get to £1million first. Unfortunately we aren’t returning as millionaires.
Today has been an action packed day. Here are some quotes from the children about their favourite part of today. Although, most of them found it difficult to choose a favourite bit today!
Aidan – I enjoyed Gorge Walking because it was fun and we got to go under the waterfall.
Marc – I liked the Gorge Walking because I liked jumping off the ledges into the water.
Alan – I liked the night activity Who Wants to be a Millionaire because I got to dance and sing YMCA.
Malcolm – I loved everything today.
Joan – I loved Gorge Walking because everyone kept falling in the water and I liked it when the teachers fell in.
Louise – My favourite thing was skiing. I liked when we had to go down the hill. It wasn’t sore when you fell, it was just funny.
Jennifer – I liked the Gorge Walking because I kept falling in.
Lewis – I loved everything because Kilbowie is awesome.
Miller – I loved everything. Everything was fun today.
Robbie – I loved Gorge Walking because I got to jump off a cliff.
Cody – my favourite thing was Gorge Walking because I liked the water.
Breehann – My favourite thing was Gorge Walking because you were allowed to jump in. I loved skiing as well.
Jessica – My favourite part was Gorge Walking. Especially when I got to jump in the water.
Emma – My favourite part of today was Gorge Walking because I got to get wet and not care that I was wet. I enjoyed skiing just as much.
Erin – Today was exciting. I loved Gorge Walking. It was breath taking and I just loved it. I really enjoyed skiing as we went from the top of the slope and we were learning skills really fast. The chippy was well good.
Kirsty – Gorge Walking was my favourite because it was slippy and scary. Skiing was scary because I kept falling but I kept getting back up and trying again.
Hailey – I really enjoyed the skiing because it felt weird with the skis on but it was good at the same time. I went from the very top.
We are all exhausted and are heading to bed early tonight. We are excited about tomorrow and our last full activity day at Kilbowie. We can’t wait to show off our moves at the disco tomorrow. Good night!
This morning’s activity was Safari. At safari, Derek introduced the idea of wildlife in Scotland to the children along with a few jokes which were well received. Then the children went outside to explore the local wildlife. Derek did a special whistle and lots of birds came down from the sky. We also caught a field vole and everyone got to have a close look at it.
This afternoon we all went Orienteering together. We went in a mini bus to the forest and the children split into trios and set off to find the different orienteering pins. Orienteering was a great success and thankfully we didn’t lose anyone!
Dinner was steak pie with mashed potatoes. Some words used to describe it were yummy and delicious!
Tonight was a great evening activity. It was Nightline. This is where the children all wear blindfolds and work as a team to work their way around a ropes course, going through tunnels and ducking under trees. All of the children worked well together and displayed excellent communication skills. Miss Thomson and I are so proud of their excellent attitude during this activity!
Here are some of our favourites moments from today:
Jessica – Today was a very exciting day. My favourite bit was when Derek took us outside during safari.
Emma – My favourite part of today was the Nightline because it was really fun and we had to communicate so we didn’t trip up.
Breehann – My favourite part was the Nightline because you didn’t know where you were going.
Joan – My favourite part was Nightline because everyone kept falling and it was really funny.
Jennifer – My favourite thing was Nightline because I kept tripping over branches.
Erin – I loved the Nightline because it was really intense and it was a great experience.
Kirsty – My favourite part was Nightline because it was scary and you didn’t know where to go.
Hailey – My favourite thing was safari because the seagulls came so close to us.
Louise – I liked the Nightline when you had to go under a tunnel being blindfolded and you have to hold onto the rope.
Robbie – My favourite part of today was the Nightline because it was dark and you couldn’t see.
Lewis – My favourite part was Nightline because it was challenging, fun and dark.
Aidan – The safari was my favourite part of the day because it was adventurous.
Marc – My favourite part was the Nightline because it was fun.
Miller – I liked the Nightline because we got wet.
Cody – My favourite part was Safari because we caught a mole.
Alan – My favourite part of today was Safari because we saw seagulls really really close up.
Malcolm – I loved everything today. It was a fun day! Nightline was funny because you could hear everyone screaming.
We are all looking forward to an exciting day of Gorge Walking and Skiing tomorrow.
Night night.
