Primary 5 and 6 children spent 3 days in Kirkwall, doing Outdoor Education activities with some children from Glaitness School.

They had a great time and were a credit to our school. Here are some photos of what they got up to!

Today the primary children had a visit from the House Doctors. The session was really interactive. Children learned how to make homes healthier, and really enjoyed using the thermal camera.

Thank you House Doctors!

We have all settled back into school.

Our main topic this term is “Made in Orkney” and we hope to be going on some visits in conjunction with this.

Our Science topic is “materials” and the Sunshine class in particular are enjoying making all sorts of things.

The Library Group led World Book Day. We had a visit from local author Britt Harcus. The library van timed its visit perfectly! Some folk chose to wear costumes, and some brought in a tattie as a book character.

Active Shapinsay Week took part in February. Sports Committee and Mrs Bews worked to arrange a whole week of different activities; not just for school but for the wider community too. There were lots of things on offer, including cycling, walking, football, basketball, rugby, running, dancing, kickboxing, yoga, rollerblading and even pirates!

Many thanks to all who came and led activities – we couldn’t do it without you!

We enjoyed a lovely Christmas lunch with the Lunch Club, and we also performed to them afterwards. The end of term assembly went well. Fun Christmas crafts took place too!

We raised £205.17!

Our Pupil Committees are up and running, and have been setting their targets for the year.

Sports Committee

Pupil Council

Library Group

Eco Committee

Junior Road Safety Officers

This term the Primary children are learning about weather, climate and energy. The Nursery children have been enjoying playing with farms, dinosaurs and babies.

We enjoyed taking part in some activities through the Orkney Science Festival.

P6 children enjoyed Outdoor Education in Kirkwall.

The primary children have been swimming in Kirkwall each Friday.

Here are some photos from our learning this term:

At Shapinsay School we have a strange tradition of soaking our leavers when they don’t expect it. This year was no exception, and our P7s and Caroline were surprised by everyone at the end of the day.

Well done for being such good sports!