All posts by Mrs Simpson

Farewell Message

May 23, 2016 Mrs Simpson Leave a comment

I just wanted to say a BIG thank-you to everyone who made my last day at Stoneyburn Primary School so lovely.

Thank-you to all the staff and pupils who put together a fantastic assembly. It was lovely to see some of the things I’ve been involved in and to see all of the school’s dance moves!

Thank-you to all the parents who came to the assembly or spoke to me over the past week. I really appreciated all your kind words and best wishes.

Thank you to all the pupils in Primary 6/7 who made Friday such a fun day at out party. The music, dancing and dance-offs were brilliant.

Finally thank-you to the parents and pupils for your lovey messages in cards and very generous gifts. It was all very overwhelming on Friday but I want to say thank-you properly now.

It has been a pleasure working with all of your amazing children over the past 7 years. I wish you and them all the best and hopefully will be back for a visit sometime soon.

Thank-you,

Miss Welsh

Primary 6, Primary 7

Rainforest Dance

May 4, 2016 Mrs Simpson Leave a comment

Primary 6/7 have been doing some creative dance linked to their topic about the Rainforest. Today they listened to a piece of music then worked in groups to come up with some moves to fit to the beat of the music and tell a story. The groups worked hard to create flow in the dance and worked on performing in time with each other.

Timing proved to be a challenge for some groups and was identified as a next step.

Here are a few photos from today’s session.

Primary 6, Primary 7

Primary 6/7 Boxing Taster Session

April 28, 2016 Mrs Simpson Leave a comment

Today Primary 6/7 had the opportunity to work with Steven from Fauldhouse Boxing Club. He worked with them for 45 to improve their fitness levels and teach them some non-contact boxing basics.

Comments from the pupils:

David – Enjoyed the workout part, doing the press-ups.
Stuarts – Enjoyed the burpees challenges.
Connor – Steven was serious. He just got on with it. It meant we could do more.
Peter – At the start, he was teaching us right and left handed way so it was fair for everyone.
Dominic – Keeping our arms up in the boxing position was challenging.
Zoe – Not being able to moan (one of Steven’s rules).
Dawn – The challenge part of the session was really hard.
Rebecca – The two-touch jump was hard.
Connor – I learned how to move with my right foot in front as I usually do it with my left.
Rebecca – I learned that you should always moan, just do what your told and try your best.

Primary 1, Primary 4, Primary 5, Primary 6, Primary 7

Presentation and Fitness Skills with Jammin’ Andy

April 22, 2016 Mrs Simpson Leave a comment

Yesterday Primary 6/7 (and Greenrigg Primary 7s) worked with Andy McKechnie all day on speaking in public. He taught the pupils some drills on how to help project their voice, speak at a steady pace and add expression to their voices.

Pupils used these skills to teach the other classes a dance/fitness routine (with the help of Andy). There was then a showcase where the classes showed each other what they had learned.

Pupils from all classes enjoyed working with Andy. Primary 6/7 pupils gained confidence through the event and the skills will help them when they come to present their individual c

lass talks and with the Summer Show.

Here are a few pictures from yesterday:

Primary 4, Primary 6, Primary 7

SMK Dance Taster Session

April 19, 2016 Mrs Simpson Leave a comment

The school participated in a dance workshop today run by our after-school dance teacher. Pupils got to try out a range of moves and dance games and had lots of fun.

Here are some photographs from the Primary 4 and 6/7 session:

Primary 1, Primary 4, Primary 5, Primary 6, Primary 7

Resources Request

April 12, 2016 Mrs Simpson Leave a comment

P6/7 are looking for some shoe boxes of any size or shape for a craft project.

If anyone has any unwanted shoe boxes please could they be given to Miss Welsh or any P6/7 pupil.

Thank-you for your help.

Miss Welsh

WL SHARING

Primary 6/7 Term 3 Highlights

March 23, 2016 Mrs Simpson Leave a comment

It has been a VERY busy term in Primary 6/7 with lots of projects going at the same time. All the pupils have been working very hard with their learning, teamwork and representing our school with excellent manners.
These are Primay 6/7’s top 6 highlights of Term 3:

Dragon’s Den Project
Our main topic was Dragon’s Den. We had three teams called Golden Flame, Silver Sparks and Pegasus. We made products such as Shape It (a fun family game), name plaques (personalised plaques with a choice of coloured border) and personalised key rings (showing your name and first initial with a choice of colours). All of the teams were very successful and worked very hard. Silver Sparks came 2nd place in the competition between teams from Greenrigg Primary and West Lothian College.
P7 visit to Dalguise
In March a group of Primary 7s went to Dalguise for 5 days and learned a lot about themselves. We took part in activities such as: belaying, how to make a fire, how to build a shelter out of natural resources, going on the zip-wire, rock climbing and abseiling. Most of us enjoyed the giant swing because of the height and speed. It was a really great and successful trip to school camp.
Basketball Festival
In February we went to a Basketball Festival at Whitburn Community Centre. We were up against 4 other schools. There were 3 different courts and we had a team on each court. We came 3rd on Court 1, 2nd on Court 2 and 1st on Court 3. It was AMAZING!
Cross-Country Event
On Tuesday 22nd March we went to Blaeberry Hill Park in Whitburn for the Cross-Country Event. We were up against pupils from 10 different schools from the Whitburn Cluster. We were split into girls and boys for the races. We all received medals for finishing the 1.35km course.
Internet Safety and Bullying Drama Workshop
In February we went to a workshop in school about Internet Safety and Online Bullying. We were learning about Internet Safety by doing a drama with a lady called Lynsey.
Our class worked on 3 scenes then the Primary 5s did 3 scenes as well. We performed our script in front of the whole school and the parents who came in to watch.
3D Bird Models with Mr Henry
We made 3D birds with Mr Henry by using newspaper as the base. We then covered it in tissue paper then painted it white. We dried it with a hair dryer then painted in again in a colour we chose. The 3D birds stand up on a wooden stand.

Primary 3, Primary 4

Dragon’s Den Presentations

March 1, 2016 Mrs Simpson Leave a comment

Today Primary 6/7 shared their presentations at West Lothian College in front of the 3 teams from Greenrigg Primary School, 3 teams from West Lothian College and the panel of “Dragons”.

All of the teams came prepared to deliver their presentations with clear, loud voices and made lots of eye contact with the judges. They really did themselves and the school proud.

A team from the college won over all with a bed time story book idea. Stoneyburn’s Team Silver Sparks came a close 2nd place.

All the judges commented on how professional Stoneyburn’s presentations were. I am very proud and impressed at how well Primary 6/7 presented themselves today. Excellent work. 🙂

Primary 3, Primary 4

Dragon’s Den Update

February 29, 2016 Mrs Simpson Leave a comment

Thank-you to everyone who came to our sales event on Friday. P6/7 were delighted with the number of people that turned up and made some orders of our products. We will aim to get your products to you by the end of this week.

We have now sold out of our name plaques and “Shape It” games.

We have lots of keyrings still available to order so if pupils wish to order one, there will be another opportunity to order on Wednesday 2nd March. Pupils wishing to order a keyring should bring their £2 when they come to order it.

Thanks

Primary 3

p6/7 Dragon’s Den Project

February 24, 2016 Mrs Simpson Leave a comment

Primary 6/7 have been working with West Lothian College this term on an enterprise topic called “Dragon’s Den”
Stoneyburn Primary School, Greenrigg Primary School and West Lothian College each have 3 teams competing for a “Dragon’s Den” trophy.
Teams have had to come up with a new product to design, make and advertise. All their work will be shared at a presentation at West Lothian College next week.

As part of the project, we are hoping to now start to sell the products we have created. Each of the teams will now share their exciting new products with you.

Pupils are parents are invited into the Primary 6/7 classroom on Friday 26th February from 11:40 to view and purchase any of the goods.

Team Pegasus:

We would like to introduce our spectacular plaques. The are unique to the owner because they have your name on it. You can choose from blue, pink, green or purple. The name plaques cost £4. Please come and order your unique plaque on Friday.

Team Silver Sparks:

We have created a fun, family game for 3 to 8 players called “Shape It”. This game comes with 53 game cards, a sand timer and 7 strips of modelling clay. You can play this game again and again. The game costs £4.50.

Team Golden Flame:

Our amazing keyrings are made exactly how you want them. They are personalised to you because they show your name and you can chose which colours you want on your keyring. You can choose from blue, purple, green, red, pink, orange and yellow. Our keyrings cost £2.