P4-7 are loving their weekly sessions with Sandie from RZSS.They are loving the online lessons and the activities related to each lesson.
Wild Things Session 3
Session 3 was a great success this week.All pupils made and flew their own kites…..and what a perfect day it was for kite flying!The children had a wonderful time.
Thank you Claire.
Wild Things Session 2
On Tuesday 25th January the pupils took part in their second session with Claire of Wild Things.P1-3 made nature crowns and P4-7 made willow stars. The all worked hard, had a great time and were very proud of what they produced. After that, it was a game of noughts and crosses.
Burns Celebration
On Tuesday 25th January all pupils in school recited a Scots poem. The children had worked very hard and we are all so proud of them for having the confidence to recite their poems in front of all staff and pupils.
Rebecca- The Fox withoot a tail
Carla, Jorgie and Rosie- Grandma’s Hat
Ellie- A Dug, a Dug
Jacob, Cooper, James, Ruby and Joslyn- The Puddock
Lucy and Erica- The Sair Finger
Anna, Kadie, Thora and Alec- The Crocodile
George- My Wee Rid Motor
All pupils received a certificate of participation.Well done everyone!
And a huge thank you to Miss Erskine for enteratining the troops on her accordion!A lovely surprise!
Beyond the Panda
P4-7 have started a block of work called Beyond the Panda in conjunction with the wildlife conservation charity R.Z.S.S.
Their first session was a fact finding session all about the Giant Panda. The pupils learned lots and even saw a real panda skull. The pupils are looking forward to the rest of the sessions and are excited about what they will learn.
P7 Transition
Rebecca had her first Transition meeting this week. She was on an online meeting with Mr Stewart and Miss McFarlane along with the P7 pupils from Abington Primary.
Rebecca really enjoyed the meeting and learned lots about Biggar High School. She went on a tour of the school through Miss McFarlane’s phone. Rebecca has received her Mission Transition folder and is looking forward to starting work on that next week.
Youth Music Initiative
This week was the last session of Music with Mr Johnstone for P4-7. The pupils took part in a music quiz which revised all the work Mr Johnstone has done with the pupils over the last few months.
A big thank you to Mr Johnstone for the online lessons and especially for the face to face sessions before Christmas.
Wild Things Outdoor Learning
This week we had our first session of Outdoor Learning with Claire from Wild Things. The pupils made nature mobiles and were very proud of their work. A big thank you to Claire for bringing lots of interesting resources for us to use.
NSPCC, Speak out, Stay safe
On Monday 18th January P1-3 and P4-7 each watched an assembly by NSPCC introduced by Ant and Dec with the help of the mascot Buddy.
Both assemblies had very strong messages for the children presented in an exciting way. The children enjoyed them and P4-7 made posters with the important messages and displayed them around the school.
Celebration of the Work of Rabbie Burns
As we approach 25th January, the birthday of Robert Burns, all pupils are learning a Scots poem. All pupils from P1 to P7 have been given a poem to try and learn and what a great effort they are all putting into it. On Rabbie’s birthday every pupil will be given the opportunity to recite the poem they have been learning to the rest of the school. Good luck everyone!
