Primary 4 and Primary 6 were very lucky to have the opportunity to visit the Gilbertson Park Games Hall last week to view the Sea Mammal Exhibition by Andy Peters. This has been organised by the Hillswick Wildlife Sanctuary and  it focussed on the marine environment, it’s wildlife and the challenges it faces. Pupils participated in hands on activities which raised awareness and generated respect for our seas.

Primary 7 were invited to the Methodist Kirk to Experience Remembrance. Reverend Fox and some of his congregation shared information about Shetlanders who served during the First World War. They told us stories about family members who fought and showed us artefacts. They learned about the significance of the Poppy and how it helps War Veterans in the UK. While we were there we visited the War Memorial at the Town Hall in Lerwick and learned interesting facts about the War Memorial and the Roll of Honour.

On the Friday after Up Helly Aa our P7 were invited to a party at Bells Brae with their P7s. This was a great opportunity for them to meet each other before our more formal transition events start next term.

All our P7s danced traditional Shetland Dances with their new friends from Bells Brae.  The Jarl and his squad paid a visit and joined in with the games and dancing.

Kieran from the NHS Pharmacy department taught us about medicine and keeping safe around it. We learned what we should do if we find tablets that don’t belong to us.

Bruce from NHS Education showed us what’s inside our bodies. We had to label the organs and match pictures to descriptions of what they do. We learned where each organ is in the body. Putting the organs into the body was like doing a jigsaw puzzle.

The NHS Childsmile team taught us how much sugar is in different food. They also showed us how to brush our teeth. These activities were fun and we learned loads.

Kim is a nurse. She taught us Basic Life Support skills. This was really interesting. We had to make sure we pressed the manequin’s chest 30 times then we had to breathe into his mouth to resuscitate him. It was difficult but we all managed and were given certificates when we completed our training.

Our JRSOs were busy during Road Safety week. They helped Mrs Skinley, Road Safety Officer with an assembly on cycle safety. They also organised a competition where pupils designed cycle helmets.

With the colder weather and dark nights they have been on hand with advice about staying safe on the way to and home from school.

Well done to James and Eva who won a local Shetland-wide competition to name a gritter.Moorie Mover and Plougher Power were their winning entries. They went to Nesting Primary School for the prizegiving and afternoon tea.

Thanks to our friends at Total who gave everyone at Sound Primary School a reflective armband so cars can spot our pupils in the darker afternoons.

Primary 7 went to the AHS last week to take part in a quiz. The quiz took place in the English department with some of the English teachers. It was a great chance for P7 to look around the AHS. They loved the library and are looking forward to more visits this year in preparation for the transition to S1 in August.

Miss Wiseman and Fiddlesticks were busy tonight entertaining the Sound Community Senior Citizens at their annual Christmas Dinner. We love taking part in this event each year.

Well done to our Primary 6 netball team. They played their first fixture in the Winter League today.

Our Sound Blue netball team was in action last week. They won both of their games and had a really great time. We are super proud of how sporting they were during and after their games. Well done 👍