Category Archives: Whole School

MATP, Swimming and Fun Run Successes

MATP

This term has been a busy and exciting one for our athletes from Lammermuir, Hopetoun, Lomond and Pentland, who have been working incredibly hard during their Motor Activity Training Programme (MATP) sessions.

Throughout the term, pupils have demonstrated fantastic determination, enthusiasm and perseverance as they have developed their MATP skills. The athletes are already looking forward to the upcoming MATP Challenge Events, where they will have the opportunity to showcase everything they have been working so hard to achieve. We cannot wait to see them demonstrate their skills and celebrate their successes. Further details about the Challenge Events will be shared next term.

Cedarbank Fun Run

A few of our pupils recently took part in the Cedarbank Fun Run. This was a fantastic opportunity for them to challenge themselves, enjoy being active and experience the excitement of participating in a community sporting event.

Well done to Riley, Ethan, Cole and Ben, who successfully took part in the 0.5km walk/run. Their effort, perseverance and positive attitudes were fantastic to see, and they should be very proud of their achievements.

A huge well done also goes to Freddie, who continued the Beatlie tradition by winning the 1km wheelchair race. Freddie and Rowia were delighted to cross the finish line in first place, and it was wonderful to see them celebrating their success together.

Making Waves in Swimming

Our swimming groups have continued to work hard during their Monday and Thursday afternoon swimming sessions. Pupils have shown excellent commitment as they have developed their confidence in the water, improved their swimming skills and worked towards a range of personal goals.

A special congratulations goes to Cian, who achieved his Aqua Bronze Award, Ethan, who achieved his Aqua Silver Award, and Fletcher, who gained his Aqua Gold Award. What fantastic achievements! We are incredibly proud of all the hard work, determination and perseverance they have shown in reaching these milestones.

Well done to everyone involved for another fantastic term of sport, fitness and achievement! 🏅🏊‍♂️🏃‍♀️👏

Recycle Week 2026

Beatlie Celebrates Recycle Week ♻️

During Recycle Week, each class at Beatlie School took part in a range of activities tailored to the needs and interests of their pupils. Our learners explored recycling through hands-on, sensory, and creative experiences, helping them develop an understanding of how we can care for our environment.

♻️ Recycled Materials Scavenger Hunt

Pupils enjoyed searching for recycled materials hidden around the garden and outdoor learning areas. Each class participated at their own pace, collecting a variety of items and exploring different textures, shapes, and materials as they searched.

🗂️ Recycling Sorting Activities

Using labelled tubs for paper, plastic, and metal, pupils sorted the items they had found during their scavenger hunt. This activity encouraged learners to identify different materials and develop their sorting and decision-making skills through practical, hands-on learning.

🎨 Creative Upcycling

Classes then used recycled materials to create their own upcycled projects. Pupils transformed everyday items into decorations, artwork, and useful objects, demonstrating creativity while learning how materials can be reused instead of thrown away.

🌍 Learning Together for a Greener Future

Recycle Week provided a wonderful opportunity for our pupils to explore sustainability in meaningful and accessible ways. Through sensory exploration, recycling tasks, and creative activities, pupils learned that everyone can play a part in looking after our planet.

Fairtrade Fortnight

 

Thank You for Supporting Our Fairtrade Café

A huge thank you to everyone who came along and supported Beatlie’s Fairtrade Café. Your support helped make our Fairtrade Fortnight celebrations a great success.

Throughout the fortnight, our pupils enjoyed opportunities for sensory exploration, choice-making, interaction and participation. Taking part in a range of exciting activities, including learning about Fairtrade, exploring where tea products come from and creating Fairtrade tea -themed artwork.

How you can continue to support Fairtrade:

  • Look for the Fairtrade Mark when shopping.
  • Choose Fairtrade tea, coffee, chocolate, bananas, sugar, and other products.
  • Encourage family and friends to buy Fairtrade products.
  • Learn more about Fairtrade and the difference it makes to producers around the world.
  • Visit the Fairtrade Foundation website at www.fairtrade.org.uk for more information.

Thank you once again for helping us celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight and for supporting our pupils and their learning. Together, we can continue to make small choices that have a big impact.

Term 4 Swimming 🏊

🌊🏅 Another fantastic term at Bathgate Xcite! 🏅🌊

On Friday mornings, our Group 5 and 6 swimmers — Brooke, Callan, Cole, Riley, Cian, Pete, Reeve and Lewis — smashed it with 6 Aqua Bronze Awards and 2 Progress Awards achieved between them! Incredible effort all round!

On Thursday afternoons, Fletcher continued developing his skills and achieved his Aqua Silver Award. He was joined by Liam, who made good progress towards his Aqua Bronze Award, and Ruaridh, who proudly achieved his Aqua Silver, Gold and Platinum Awards!

Well done, everyone — we are all super proud of you! 👏

Wet Wheels Adventure

What a day—what a crew! 🚤✨ Who knew we had so many talented skippers in the making?

Two groups of pupils from both primary and secondary took to the water at Wet Wheels, Port Edgar—and it was unforgettable.

Everyone had a turn at the helm, and while we loved the thrill of speed, the highlight had to be spinning donuts and making waves! 🌊😄

We were even lucky enough to spot Derek the dolphin, along with seals and puffins! 🐬🦭🐧

Safe to say, the staff had just as much fun as the pupils! 😄🙌

 

Theatre Trip

Some pupils from across the school have visited the Lyra Theatre in Edinburgh this week to be part of the immersive performance ‘Brrr’. There were snowballs, woolly jackets, confetti, wind machines and lots of music, lights and dancing. It was such a lovely show and everyone’s smiles showed us how much fun they were having.

ASN Athletics Festival

This morning Thea, Lewis, Riley, Jaxson, Madison and Jeet represented Beatlie at the ASN Active Schools Athletics Festival.

Things got a little competitive (especially between the adults 😉😂), but everyone tried so hard and had lots of fun.  We saw lots of independent movement and brilliant engagement from all our young athletes!

Races

Javelin

Battleships

Beanbag throw

Obstacle course

Skittles

Boccia

We would like to say a BIG thank you to Dianne and Amber, the 2 West Lothian College students working with us, they were amazing and the pupils loved them!

Well done everyone, you were amazing 🌟

ASN Fun Run 🏃‍♂️

On your marks… get set… GO!

Teddy, Denny, Callan, Pete and Cole represented Beatlie at another ASN Fun Run at Cedarbank.

Everyone gave it their all, ran fast and had lots of fun!

Well done everyone 🌟

Fischy music night

On Thursday 19th March we had a family night at Beatlie with a live Fischy music performance. There were pupils, siblings, staff, family and friends who all came along to sing, dance, listen and enjoy each other’s company. They sang lots of our favourites such as ‘You are a star’ and ‘Build Up’. We can’t wait to welcome them back next term to work in some of the classes.

 

Term 3 Swimming 🏊

Wow! Wow! Wow!

Our swimmers have been working incredibly hard at Bathgate Xcite this term, and their progress has been amazing to see!

On Friday mornings, our Group 3 and 4 swimmers — Sean, Muhammad, Freddie, Frankie, Jaxson, Denny, and Ruaridh — smashed it with 2 Aqua Bronze Awards and 5 Progress Awards achieved between them! Fantastic effort from everyone.

On Thursday afternoons, Fletcher continued his brilliant development towards his Aqua Silver Award. He was joined by Ethan and Stanley, who also made excellent progress towards their Silver Awards, and Alex, who proudly achieved his Aqua Diamond Award!

Well done, everyone — we are all super proud of you! 🌟