Mrs Shiels, Jessie and I had great fun spending the £300 Sunflower prize money at Dobbies today! Among the treasures we chose are new rakes, a wheelbarrow, bulbs, seeds, plants and earth. The school will have a busy time ahead planting the fruit, vegetables and plants! Can’t wait to see what it will all look like when we are finished!

The Eco Committee interviewed 51 people yesterday and were very impressed with the calibre of applicants! After much deliberation, they have chosen the committee which will take over their roles. The new members will be announced at the assembly this afternoon. Well done to all who were interviewed and to the committee for their professional approach.

What an exciting assembly we had yesterday! Many parents will be aware of the ‘Sunflower Challenge’ that the school has been involved in connection with Rural Connect. Thanks to Ms Ferguson, our ECO group, a very helpful grandpa, Mrs Shiels and all the children for keeping a sunflower diary.  It is with great pride I can inform you that Torphichen Primary grew the tallest sunflower in West Lothian.

We were presented with a plaque for the school and £300 donated by Dobbies to spend at their Garden Centre. We look forward to hearing what the pupils will suggest to spend our winnings on!

Mary McKenzie

The Eco Committee will be carrying out interviews for new members on Wednesday 25th September. They were delighted that 55 pupils expressed an interest in becoming a committee member. At the interview, pupils will be asked to say why they think Eco Schools is an important initiative and what skills/qualities they have that would make them a good Eco Committee member. Good luck to all those being interviewed!!