Following recent interest in slaters and worms in nursery- bug & beetle walks, clay creations, wormery. Creating our own bug inspired dance move instructions, nursery and P3. With the help of Foula Heritage Rangers we have been exploring the … Continue reading →

Our p34 class found a sick guillemot in the playground.  It was tired and very poorly.  It was taken to the vets and has been bused back to full health being released on Thursday.  Our pupils loved the daily videos … Continue reading →

p34 continue to learn about the Vikings.  This week they explored how they may have coloured their clothes using vegetables.  The results were stunning. P45 were introduced to Makaton.  Kaylee Ann led the session and took us through some songs … Continue reading →

This past week we were learning the poems and stories of Robert Burns.  We celebrated Burns Day eating haggis and neaps.  We all read Burns poetry and we Addressed the Haggis with the traditional words.  We are enjoying learning about … Continue reading →

Primary 1 and 2 have been doing a literacy project called Talk for Writing.  Within this project children become very familiar with traditional stories.  They listen, re-tell, map, act out, create puppets and many practise many skills.  This week we … Continue reading →

P67 found out how much electricity can be generated from different fruits. P67 created circuits. We tested our designs. p34 are learning about places. p45 are testing their ideas on electricity. we created a human circuit. p34 wrote about the … Continue reading →

Interest in the Earth (P3) and mapping (ELC) led us to create our own world map with clay, adding in mountain ranges.  We are starting to investigate blanket bog habitats with Foula Heritage Rangers this term. We observed the peat bogs … Continue reading →

Well done on your star badges.   Well done on your excellent behaviour and the Haven Club. A beautiful still day in Hamnavoe. P67 focus on functional writing on a Fire Festival theme. p34 enjoy practicing their gymnastic skills. Working … Continue reading →

Today we have welcomed Malise Sperra the Jarl and his amazing squad to Hamnavoe.  They looked resplendent in their gold and black suits and carried beautiful shields and hammers.  The squad had 60 guizers from age 2 and up!  They … Continue reading →

The Hamnavoe school will be closed on Tuesday 6th January 2026.  If you are not out and about being busy in the snow here are some activities that could keep you busy at home.  You can choose to do as … Continue reading →