Primary 7 had a great day at Dean Park then The Garage for go-karting and bowling. This was a special treat for them as they have missed out on the usual end of year celebrations due to Covid restrictions. It was a very busy and very fun day!
Category Archives: P7/6
P7 leavers’ Presentation
Today was our presentation for our primary 7 children. Parents joined us via a live zoom link. The children received their gifts and trophies and certificates were awarded.
The children have been working hard this term making their own “Gogglebox” themed movie. Here is the link to watch it:
Here is the link to see memories of our p7s through the years:
Here is the link to our trophy presentation:
Award of Ambition – P7
The Award of Ambition has been devised by South Ayrshire Council to create new learning experiences at the key transition stage of P7 to S1.
This award is designed to encourage young people to attain in new learning settings, learn new skills, work with others and to have fun. The Award forms part of the child’s personal learning plan and recognises achievement in a wide range of activities.
The award comprise of 5 sections:
Community – pupils will be involved in responding to needs within their local community, encouraging a practical development of active citizenship
- Environment – this section encourages pupils to develop an understanding of the environment. This is a group experience, allowing pupils to work as a team, plan tasks, make decisions which affect themselves and others
- Healthy Active Life – pupils are encourage to participate in physical activity and discover new abilities and develop a sense of personal physical and mental wellbeing
- Personal Stretch – this is about a personal challenge in an area of interest. It should be about striving to succeed in this challenge and if possible exceed any goal agreed
- Cultural Rucksack – to encourage pupils to develop new or existing interest and pastimes to new levels
Bikeability
Bikeability Scotland is the national cycle training programme for school children. The children receive comprehensive training to give them the skills and confidence to cycle safely and responsibly on roads.
There are three levels of training, and pupils are taught by qualified school staff and parent helpers to make sure they have the confidence to make independent journeys on their bikes. The scheme is run by Cycling Scotland. We offer Level 1 in Primary 5 (playground only) and only once the pupils have mastered the basic skills and manoeuvres they will go on to Level 2 in Primary 6/7 to apply their skills on road.
This is a national initiative which promotes safe cycling and bicycle maintenance. Participants are assessed as they progress through the training and are awarded a badge and certificate on completion of the course.
Our aim is that the children become more aware of the importance of road safety in relation to themselves and other road users.
A parents’ guide can be found by clicking the link below.
Click on the icon below for more details on the programme from the Bikeability website.
P7/6 Home Learning
More activities for children to do at home and links for useful websites have been added to Microsoft Teams. Children can access the class teams page by logging on to Glow and going to the Office 365 Microsoft Teams app. Children can also use this app to chat to each other and to ask their teacher any questions about the work they have to do.
Home Schooling P1-7
Useful Websites – assorted
Firework Safety
The whole school really enjoyed the talk and demonstration from Firefighter Campbell all about keeping safe with fireworks.
Lantern Making
Pupils from Primary 5 to 7 built lanterns for the Carrick Festival of Light. The theme this year is space 1969 and we decorated our lanterns with rockets, aliens and much, much more.
If you can, please support the festival.
Athletics
Athletics
Pupils from Primary 5 to 7 represented the school at Girvan Academy at the cluster athletics meet. They competed in a variety of events and placed second overall. Congratulations.
