Wastebusters!

The Eco committee’s assembly was fantastic today. It explained what we can do as a school to reduce lots of waste, from water, litter, energy and food. The committee created videos showing us what we need to do and even had a fantastic Eco wastebuster rap!

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Active  – Article 24: You have the right to the best health care possible, safe water to drink, nutritious food, a clean and safe environment, and information to help you stay well.

 

Poster Design

As part of the outright campaign primary 5-7 have been creating posters with facts, examples and top tips to help protect the environment.

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Article 12: You have the right to give your opinion, and for adults to listen and take it seriously.

Article 24: You have the right to the best health care possible, safe water to drink, nutritious food, a clean and safe environment, and information to help you stay well.

 

Letters to the Scottish Government

As part of the outright campaign primary 5-7 have been drafting letters to the Scottish Government. Explaining what they’ve learned and asking what the Scottish Government is doing to help protect the environment.

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Article 12: You have the right to give your opinion, and for adults to listen and take it seriously.

Article 24: You have the right to the best health care possible, safe water to drink, nutritious food, a clean and safe environment, and information to help you stay well.

P1 Paddingtons

As part of the outright campaign primary 1 children designed Paddington Bears in a nice clear air environment using the Paint programme.

Active – Article 24: You have the right to the best health care possible, safe water to drink, nutritious food, a clean and safe environment, and information to help you stay well.

 

PAG Takeover

The Pupil Action Group planned and delivered an amazing assembly for Children’s takeover day. They planned games, organised resources, set a house quiz and an amazing interactive Powerpoint not to mention preparing songs to sing.

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Responsible –

Article 31: You have the right to play and rest.

Article 12: You have the right to give your opinion, and for adults to listen and take it seriously.

Children In Need

The boys in girls at school and nursery have been taking part in Children in Need activities all day today.   They have been learning how money raised by Children in Need helps children that need it the most.

We also participated in a house assembly full of singing and children’s challenges!

 

Remembrance Day

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Boys and girls in primary 5 and 6/7 have been learning all about Remembrance day. They learned the importance of remembering the brave men, women and children who refused to give in and decided to stand up for their right to choose, to live and to be free.

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Article 17: You have the right to get information that is important to your well-being, from radio, newspaper, books, computers and other sources. Adults should make sure that the information you are getting is not harmful, and help you find and understand the information you need.

Article 4: The government has a responsibility to make sure your  rights are protected. They must help your family to protect your rights and create an environment where you can grow and reach your potential.

 

JRSO Campaign

The Junior Road Safety Officers have been working on a ‘Be Bright Be Seen’ campaign. They spoke at assembly yesterday with special help from Ziggy our Road Safety friend. Today they went to visit the nursery to read a story about Road Safety.

They are also running a competition to design a bright outfit to be seen in during dark mornings or nights, which you can get from the JRSO noticeboard. There are also JRSO house points for anyone in bright, fluorescent or reflective outdoor clothing.

Outright Session 1

Children decided what pictures would help them stay healthy, would reduce current levels of pollution and what cause pollution.

Red  Amber  Green

Active –

Article 6: You have the right to be alive.

Article 12: You have the right to give your opinion, and for adults to listen and take it seriously.

Article 17: You have the right to get information that is important to your well-being, from radio, newspaper, books, computers and other sources. Adults should make sure that the information you are getting is not harmful, and help you find and understand the information you need.

Article 24: You have the right to the best health care possible, safe water to drink, nutritious food, a clean and safe environment, and information to help you stay well.

Article 29: Your education should help you use and develop your talents and abilities. It should also help you learn to live peacefully, protect the environment and respect other people.

Primary 6 sports Leaders

Primary 6 are learning how to be sport leaders. They are participating in training with our active school coordinator. Soon they will be in our playground playing games with the younger children in our school teaching them how to be kind, share and respect each other.

Active – Article 29: Your education should help you use and develop your talents and abilities. It should also help you learn to live peacefully, protect the environment and respect other people.