A1 have enjoyed being back to school this week and have been super busy harvesting apples from the sensory garden. Last year we only had enough apples to make a pudding or two. However, this year we have had so many we decided we would love it if you would help yourself to a recipe sheet and a bag of apples when you are next in the school and treat yourself to some homemade apple crumble – yummy!
The sun shone down on the Blackburn Primary and Hopefield Nursery children, their parents and families, and the nursery staff on Saturday as we all had a wonderful time walking in the Blackburn Gala Day parade. Ben and Holly was our theme, and the children all looked amazing dressed in their costumes, as did the families and staff who joined in the walk. A big thank you as well to all the children and their family members who helped create much of the costume parts, such as the crowns, horns and wands. Brilliant job !
So well done all the children who dressed as Ben, Hollie, Gaston, and other characters … each and every one of you did your school, nursery and Blackburn proud !
As our current topic in Primary 1/2 is based on the story, “The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch”, we were lucky enough to have a classroom visit from a real live lighthouse keeper . Mr. Riding’s dad, Charlie, came in to talk to us yesterday about being one of the last lighthouse keepers in Scotland on the Bellrock Lighthouse off the coast of Arbroath. He told us about his life and work and we were fascinated by his tales of danger and life at sea. He brought a very precious light bulb with him form the actual lighthouse.
Dear Parents/Carers
As the weather continues to improve and the children spend more and more time outdoors, please be reminded that there are some health risks that come with spending time in the great outdoors. In grassy or woodland areas, it is important to be aware of the health risks carried by ticks. Ticks are tiny spider-like creatures which attach themselves to passing animals and people. Lyme disease is a bacterial infection spread to humans by infected ticks. It’s usually easier to treat if it’s diagnosed early so please check your child’s body each night, especially after attending Outdoor Learning Events.
For more information, use the following links:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/lyme-disease/
https://www.forestschoolassociation.org/ticks-be-aware/
Keep Safe! Mrs Bryce
Please find attached the newsletter and important dates for Blackburn Primary School and Hopefield Nursery Class. I hope everyone is enjoying the lovely weather! Have a nice weekend!
Mrs Bryce
What a time was had a Lowport Outdoor Education Centre by those in A1 and A2! We started off by getting suited and booted in our waterproofs and life jackets for canoeing on Linlithgow Loch. It wasn’t the easiest of activities but we gave it a great go and worked our paddles hard to travel across the water. After some refreshments we got our harness’ on and began to Rock Climb. Some of us were a little scared by the height of the walls but each time we tried we got a little further.
Dinner was delicious and even described as 5* by some. We enjoyed the evening sun at the park, running around and playing on the swings. All were tucked up early and fast asleep before long.
In the morning we had a hearty breakfast, got our wellies on and went on an Adventure Walk around Beecraigs. This was no ordinary walk though, we trekked through trees, wadded through rivers and streams and even crawled through tunnels filling our boots with freezing cold water!
We all had such a great time and thought it was the best place for a sleep over with our friends! We already can’t wait for the next time!
We took advantage of Outdoor Classroom day to try out some of the activities suggested by the website. First, we collected leaves, twigs and flowers to make silly moustaches. Then we tried to talk for about 30 seconds without the moustache falling off. It was very tricky!!
We then worked in groups to create 2D shapes using rope while everyone in the group was blindfolded, except the group leader. The group leader was the only person allowed to give instructions to the other group members. We all did extremely well in giving and following instructions and this activity was lots of fun!!
On Friday 4th May, Primary 1/2 presented our fabulous French Assembly to parents and carers. We were able to share what we have learned about France and the French language throughout this session through vocabulary and songs. Our assembly was followed by inviting parents and carers to join us in a delicious French breakfast including croissants, pan au chocolat, french bread and cheese and hot chocolate. Fantastique!!
Last week, Primary1/2 enjoyed a super outdoor session in our sensory garden with Granny Lichen Leaf. We looked at edible plants and flowers, paying attention to which ones are safe and we made our own magic potions. We also worked together to create a shelter for Little Granny Lichen Leaf, which we are sure she is delighted with.
Today A2 were asked to think about questions they did not know the answer to. We are going to put them up on the wall in school and see if anyone can add any more to it. Some of them are very interesting questions and we have pointed them out. Do you know the answer to any of them? Let us know if you do!
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