Cricket Festival

๐Ÿ On Monday, three of our athletes took part in the first-ever Edinburgh Disability Cricket Festival at Inverleith Park!

Joining pupils from across the East of Scotland, they had a fantastic time โ€” especially teaming up with pupils from Tynecastle High School. The day was packed with action as they developed their striking, bowling, catching, throwing and running skills.

To top it all off, we finished with a well-earned picnic in the park ๐Ÿงบ๐Ÿ˜‹ โ€” a perfect end to a brilliant day!

Wet Wheels Adventure

What a dayโ€”what a crew! ๐Ÿšคโœจ 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 Edgarโ€”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! ๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿ˜„

We were even lucky enough to spot Derek the dolphin, along with seals and puffins! ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฆญ๐Ÿง

Safe to say, the staff had just as much fun as the pupils! ๐Ÿ˜„๐Ÿ™Œ

 

Theatre Trip

Some pupils from across the school have visited the Lyra Theatre in Edinburgh this week to be part of the immersive performance โ€˜Brrrโ€™. 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.

MATP Challenge Event ๐Ÿ…

On Monday afternoon we hosted our second Special Olympics Motor Activity Training Programme (MATP) Challenge Event.

Once again, our athletes from Hopetoun, Lomond, Pentland and Glendevon were absolutely phenomenal! ๐Ÿ…

They shone with confidence and energy, proudly showcasing the incredible skills theyโ€™ve been working so hard to develop in training. Their effort and determination were fantastic to see โ€” we couldnโ€™t be prouder! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ‘

We also loved reading the positive feedback about the skills your young athletes worked on – it’s fantastic to see their hard work and progress being recognised!๐ŸŒŸ

Thought he done amazing.

It was good to see him trying to do something that requires coordination.

Great to see Matthew making such an effort to roll over and knock down the bottles!!

Really good to see Theas legs being worked and from bench.

It was such a busy afternoon, so a huge thank you to the parents and carers who shared photos โ€” we loved seeing all the special moments captured! ๐Ÿ“ธ

Finally, a special thank you and well done to one of our senior pupils who took on the important role of equipment assistant – your help made a real difference! ๐Ÿ™Œ

๐ŸŒŸ Well done to everyone involved โ€“ you were amazing! ๐ŸŒŸ

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 ๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿ˜‚), but everyone tried so hard and had lots of fun.ย  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 ๐ŸŒŸ

Secondary PE event

On Monday afternoon we hosted our Secondary PE event.

A BIG thank you to the parents and carers who came along . We enjoyed sharing all the different activities and skills we have been working on this year.

Warming-up in the sunshine โ˜€๏ธ

Activities

Lovely feedback from our parents ๐Ÿ˜Š

 

ASN Fun Run ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ

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 ๐ŸŒŸ

Duntarvie Term 3!

Another term has flown by!

It’s been so lovely to be outdoors more often again, appreciating our amazingย  school grounds and enjoying sunny outdoor play times, gardening, and community walks and outings.

As ever, we have been super busy completing our ASDAN and SQA awards. Our ASDAN pupils have been enjoying lots of community experiences and finding out about the jobs people do here at Beatlie – completing work experience, and assisting our much loved nurses, janitors, the Lorraines at reception, and Angela and Lynne with the lunches and keeping our school clean and tidy. They’ve also enjoyed cross class play sessions with their friends from Ochiltree and shared their interests together. Our SQA senior students have been exploring Healthy Eating, their individualย  Appearance and what makes them unique, and working towards their award in Sensory Perception. All pupils have been having lots of fun exploring drama and music, and working towards their awards here too.

We were very lucky to experience some Live Music Now sessions this term which went down a treat, and which pupils came away from very relaxed and happy indeed.

As the senior end of the school, we continue to access our community groups and experiences, and in addition to these, many of us have also had the chance to experience bowling and golf at the driving range with Louise. These have been amazing and very enjoyable sessions! Most recently, some of our pupils represented Beatlie at a dance festival, and others took part in the Classrooms for Malawi Unicef Outright Campaign. Such a variety of worthwhile and memorable opportunities!

We look forward to our experiences and achievementsย  in the coming term.

We wish everyone a lovely, restful Easter break,

Team Duntarvie x

A Busy and Joyful Term in Music

๐ŸŽถ A Busy and Joyful Term in Music

This term has been a wonderfully busy one for Music, filled with creativity, participation, and plenty of joyful noise. Weโ€™ve been fortunate to continue our partnership with Live Music Now, whose visits always bring excitement, inspiration, and high-quality live performance experiences for our pupils. Alongside them, our Music Therapists have continued their invaluable work, supporting children through personalised, expressive sessions that foster communication, confidence, and emotional wellbeing.

๐ŸŒˆ Early Years Musical Adventures

Our younger learners have also enjoyed a rich musical experience this term. Caterpillar Music visited Hopetoun class, with Lammermuir joining in for a series of lively themed sessions full of songs, actions, instruments, and sensory play. Early Years music has also included further activities focused on movement, choosing favourite nursery rhymes, and opportunities for gentle musical relaxation. These sessions have supported early communication, turnโ€‘taking, and joy in shared musical experiences.

๐Ÿ˜Œ Dance Therapy: Movement, Music, and Mindfulness

Our Dance Therapy sessions with Charan have also been a highlight. In addition to regular groups, a special Thursday lunchtime session has been running, where Charan collaborates with Gordon, who provides flute accompaniment.

The combination of gentle melodies, soft percussion, and expressive movement has created a calm and relaxing space for the children. Itโ€™s been lovely to see pupils engaging in this soothing environment, with singing and vocalisation in response to the calm movement and sounds.

๐ŸŽง Making Musical Choices: ASDAN Awards

Several of our secondary pupils have been working hard toward their ASDAN awards, focusing on skills such as making choices and expressing preferences in Music. Using switches, students have been selecting pieces of music and choosing which songs theyโ€™d like to hear in full.

The range of musical tastes has been fantasticโ€”from rock classics and ABBA favourites to Gigglebellies, Louis Armstrong, and more. The sessions have often been full of energy, with pupils showing good attention and engagement. Scarves and ribbons have added extra fun as the children move, sway, and dance along to the music theyโ€™ve chosen.


Itโ€™s been a term full of creativity, expression, and meaningful musical moments. We canโ€™t wait to see what next term brings!

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