The last few weeks of walking club were again blessed with dry weather. P3/4 really enjoyed their outings to Linlithgow Loch and also to Beecraigs Country Park where we climbed the very windy Cockleroy Hill before trying out some den building in the woods!

When it was P5/6/7’s turn we headed to Blackness, where we walked along part of the John Muir Way into the estate of Houptoun House. There was a wee bit of a boulder stack building contest going on at our snack break. Whose boulder stack is best?

It’s still very busy in the primary 2 classroom as we approach the end of the last term.  During maths we have been learning about position and movement.  During this time we have created our very own Habitat Beebot mats for our Beebots to travel around.  The children worked very well together in teams and were able to give and follow instructions to send the Beebot to different places.   

One of our Primary 2 pupils took it upon themselves to make their very own creature using playdough as an addition to their reading homework.  This idea came from the non fiction reading book ‘Clay Creatures’.  Some of our primary 1 children were inspired by this clay creature and decided to make some too!

And finally… the lovely bean stalks that we planted last term have produced beans!  We were very impressed with the size of the beans and took them home to eat with our dinner! 

On Saturday the Gala week races took place and Blackburn Primary had pupils taking part in the relay races. The girl’s team of  Ellie, Jenna, Sophie and Summer ran well and did the school proud. Robbie was part boy’s team along with Adam who were enthusiastic and ready to represent the school.

Blackburn’s Got Talent!

At Blackburn’s Got Talent three acts represented Blackburn Primary. Ruby, Zoe and Channelle sang a powerful rendition of Little Mix’s Shout Out To My Ex and showed their star quality.

The PowerGirl’s of Summer, Sophie, Ellie and Morgan worked very hard and presented a well practiced and polished version of Chase the Wind from the film Brave complete with well thought out choreographed moves.

Ellie in P7 also took part in Blackburn’s Got Talent and performed a lovely and beautifully choreographed dance to Christina Perri’s Jar of Heart’s, which Mrs McCarney described as ‘stunning, beautiful and full of confidence and self-confidence.’

Gala Quiz

On Wednesday night Adam, Jenna, Craig, Robbie and Morgan had their brains in gear for the schools quiz. Miss Cleland and Mr Riding were told how impressed the organisers with their teamwork and communication skills.

Other Achievements!

Ethan has been named Player of the Year by Polbeth United 2008 team. Well done to him!

As part of our Animals and their Habitats topic we went on a trip to Beecraigs Country Park.  We went pond dipping with our very own handmade fishing net and managed to catch a tad pole and pond snails! We made our fishing nets using, a wire coat hanger, bamboo, duct tape and a pair of tights.  If you would like to make one to use during the summer holidays look at the RSPB website:

https://www.rspb.org.uk/kids-and-schools/kids-and-families/kids-activities/choice-activity/pond-dipping.aspx

During our trip we made letters using natural materials and took part in a nature scavenger hunt where we looked for birds, flowers and insects.  We were lucky enough to meet a 3 day old Belted Galloway calf called Spot.