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Love Learning Love Life Day

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It was  lovely to see so many of you in school yesterday afternoon. As always, there was a positive buzz around the school with smiling children and adults. The children did a brilliant job of showing you what they love about learning in all the different subjects. I hope you all went away feeling informed about your child’s strengths.

We had lots a great comments from you. You enjoyed seeing the variety of learning styles and varied opportunities. Many noted the enthusiasm children have for the creative learning that takes place.

Love Learning Love Life- Primary classes

 

Expressive Arts, Health and Wellbeing, Literacy and English, Numeracy and Mathematics, Sciences, Uncategorized

Stay and Play Days

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It was lovely to meet the children who are moving into Primary 1 after the holidays.

Activities were all based in the outdoor area and it was so lovely to see the bairns playing so happily together. It was also a great opportunity to meet all the parents.

They explored the wildlife garden and were delighted to meet our resident frog who was quite happy to be admired.

All the children received the book ‘Bobby and the Burland Pearls’ which we read out at the Learning Logs.

 

The children had 4 sessions at the school and the weather was amazing so we were very lucky. They got to toast marshmallow on the Firepit, play games, sing songs and do some craft activities on the third session.

The final session was all about having fun, saying goodbye to the Early Years Staff a little farewell party.

Expressive Arts, Health and Wellbeing, Literacy and English, Social Studies

Nesting and Girlsta Up Helly Aa

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The Jarl and his squad came to visit everyone at the school. Primary 3/4 prepared a game full of challenges, games and questions to play with the Jarl. There was a swapping of gifts which was followed with a Boston Two Step danced by Pupils, Vikings, parents, friends and staff.

Health and Wellbeing, Uncategorized

Promoting good mental health for everyone.

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Last week we have been focussing on Growth Mindset, positive language and being happy. The Health Committee have been busy finding out what we all do to cheer ourselves up if we feel sad, frightened or anxious.

On Monday we had a visit from the NSPCC and Buddy, spreading the message about who we can talk to if things are tough. We also learned the Childline number.

0800 1111

On Friday we had a great morning with parents, grand-parents, friends and family coming along to take part in our coffee morning. Our focus was promoting good mental health. We had dispaly up in the hall and resources from Mind Your Head to help spread the message.

Thanks to all the wonderful support, we raised £295.58 which we will split between the NSPCC and Mind Your Head.

Getting ready

Everyone enjoying the morning

-My Achievements, Health and Wellbeing

Sun shines on Sports day

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All the pupils at Whiteness Early Years and Primary enjoyed a beautiful sunny day for Sports Day this year.  All pupils participating had a great day, lots of effort seen and some new talents discovered.

Final results in show:

1st      GREENA with 441 points

2nd     Hoy with 382 points

3rd      FLOTTA with 304 points.

Thank you to Mr Kirkness for organising the day and for all the staff, Parent Council and parents who got stuck in and helped with making the day run so smoothly.