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Euro Quiz 2013 Report

On 12th March Heather, Adam, Ciaran and Megan went to Howden Park Centre to go to a quiz about Europe. 

This quiz tested our knowledge on Europe and we needed to get as many questions right and if we won we would go to the Scottish Parliament to represent West Lothian.

When we found out we were going to the Euro Quiz we knew we had to study hard so we could be successful  We were given websites and booklets about the European Union, cultures, history etc and we studies with Mrs Johnston every morning.  We did not know what the questions were going to be but luckily Mrs Johnston’s dad was the quiz master so we could have a vague idea about what the questions were going to be.  We were studying so hard we could not wait until the day because we wanted to do well and hopefully win.

When we went to the Euro Quiz, we got a taxi with Mrs Johnston.  We were feeling really anxious and we wanted to win really bad!  To push our nerves even further Mrs Johnston told us that we had a chance to go to the Scottish Parliament and then if we won there we would go to London to represent Scotland.

We did not know what the questions were going to be so we were testing each other in the taxi on the ay there.  When we eventually got there we walked into the hall and got ready.

When we got there we were excited but nervous.  We met the quiz master and then we got started with the questions.  Some were tough but some were easy.  After 2 rounds we had a break and we got fruit, juice and yoghurts.  We were 6 points away from the 2nd tie breaker team.

So now you know what happened at the Euro Quiz, remember what I said about testing your knowledge?  Here’s a few questions we were asked:

Who is this man? (Pablo Picasso)

When was the Berlin Wall taken down? (1989)

How many commissioners are in the EU? a) 45 b) 15 c) 27

Which country joined the EU n 1973? a) Portugal b) UK c) Spain

Day for Change Big Brunch

A scrumptious brunch was enjoyed by all Friday 8th February whilst making us aware of those less fortunate than us.

The Pupil Council organised tasty foods for us to buy as well as running free activities on the day.  These activities included located where foods come from on a world map, making ‘Day for Change’ pin badges and identifying seasonal fruit and vegetables.

The money raised has been sent off to UNICEF to support other children in the world who right to enough food is not being met.

T-Rific T-Factor!

Congratulations to the P7 group who successfully organised the T-Factor Red Nose Day Special.  The standard of the finalists was extremely high and we could tell they had all put a t of effort into their performances.

It was a tough job for the judges but they decided to award joint 1st place to Michael in P7 for his juggling and Kirsty in P1 for singing ‘Tomorrow’ from the musical ‘Annie’.  2nd went to Sam in P3 for his magic trick.

The lucky winner of the hamper was Aimee in P5 and from the picture I think you can tell she was very pleased with her win!

The money is still coming in but so far the total raised stands at £142!!!

Well done Anya, Olivia, Ellie and Coby!

T-Factor 2013: Red Nose Day Special

Pupils in Primary 7 have been organising this charity fundraising event.  The auditions for the T’- Factor Final took place last Wednesday (6th February) and 9 lucky hopefuls have been put through to the final.  The final is on Thursday 21st February at 11.30am and is open to family and friends of the school.  So please come along and be entertained by our talented pupils!

During the week leading up to the T-Factor, the P7 pupils will also be selling the 2013 Red Noses, which are able to stand on their own!  So please bring along you £1 to buy one of these at any break time! 1 per pupil only.

Finally on Thursday 21st February we would like pupils to come dressed down in red and/or with a crazy hair style.  Pupils are asked to pay £1 with all proceeds going to Red Nose 2013.  If you have any questions please get it touch.