Ochiltree

Ochiltree Term 2

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We’ve had another super busy term in Ochiltree and we’re all definitely ready for our Christmas break! This term we’ve been working really hard developing our communication skills and have been enjoying lots of opportunities to use these across the school using our individual communication aids to deliver lots of messages. One of our favourite days this term was Universal Childrens Day where Ochiltree took over from the 2 Debbie’s for the day, we were so busy and we were all very happy to swap back!! We’ve been busy exploring a variety of different kitchen measures in cooking to make lots of yummy snacks and we have been participating in some cross class groups with our friends from other classes for PE, health groups and more recently for our Christmas activity groups. We’ve been practising lots for our Christmas performance which we’re all looking forward to showing you this week.

Merry Christmas to you all!

Team Ochiltree

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Term 2 in Pentland Class

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What a fantastic term we have had here in Pentland!  The pupils have been exploring hydrotherapy and pool play sessions and have increased in confidence and skills while having so much fun.  We have also been busy with our fashion topic and have loved exploring all the different costumes and materials.  We engaged well with all of our activities including lots of singing, music, drama and listening and attention activities.

We have also been working hard on our body awareness and co-ordination skills during our PE sessions, we were working hard on balance, jumping, crawling and sliding.

Another of our favourite activities this term has been our session with the Clown Doctors – we love to play and interact during our sessions and are always so excited to see the Clowns.

Merry Christmas to all our lovely families when it comes!

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Toy Appeal

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We have been very busy over the last few weeks in Lammermuir.  We have been collecting toys for River Kids toy appeal so that children all over West Lothian will have a toy to open this Christmas. Thank you to everyone who kindly donated.  Our class went and delivered all the toys this week and then went to Dobbies afterwards to look at all the decorations.  We enjoyed looking at all the  lights, smelling all the festive scents and feeling lots of different textures.

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Drama in Hopetoun

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We have had a great time in drama this term, especially with our horse riding sessions. Thanks to all our parents for getting involved and helping to think of names for the children’s horses.

Clopper, Sir Trot a lot, Shug, Stumpie and Bam Bam!

We all had fun trying to control these naughty horses. They would try and run away and we would have to try and tie them up. Freya had to tie Shug the Thug to her leg one week!!

Jackson had a hard time with Bam Bam throwing the hay everywhere. He made such a mess.  Indianna’s horse was very greedy and tried to eat all the carrots and apples.  Then Thea’s horse would not let her brush his mane. She found this very funny. Lewis loved switching the angry farmer who shouted at the horses for the mess they made of his field. Everyone enjoy racing each other too. Lots of hilarity, wonderful focus and fabulous interaction from our amazing children in Hopetoun with their horses and staff.

Will keep you all posted about our next drama sessions!

Glendevon

Glendevon Term 1

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We can’t believe that’s term 1 over and what a busy term it has been.

We have enjoyed exploring technology this term including using the life skills area and through our topic of taking care of ourselves.

We made the most of our good weather by getting back on our bikes and using the drive deck to explore independently.

On the theme of health we have been making healthy foods and snacks in term 1 developing skills in chopping, mixing and weighing ingredients. Our Harvest healthy muffins went down a treat at café.

We have enjoyed taking part in messy art activities to make resources for our class charter and had fun with a food messy play for Fairtrade fortnight involving chocolate.

We are looking forward to lots more opportunities to explore our new topic of fashion through our playboxes, sensology and multi-sensory sessions this term.

Lomond

Lomond Class Term 1

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It has been an absolute pleasure getting to know the children and the staff team for our new Lomond class.

We are all getting to know our likes and dislikes and making our timetable work for all.

This term we have been enjoying the topic of the 3 pigs – we have enjoyed experiencing this through art, messy play, sensory play and story time.

We have also been making the most of all the resources in and around school and ensuring we all get to experience Rebound, bikes, drive deck and outdoor play.

Looking forward to further challenges and experiences as we move into the new term.

In the meantime have a wonderful break and look forward to seeing the children on our return.

 

Pentland

Pentland Class

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Well what a quick term this has been in the Pentland Class.  We have all settled into our new class so well and made lots of new friends so far this year.  We are all loving each others company and have lots of good fun and laughs together.  We have been working hard on all of our activities in class and have been enjoying all the amazing parts of our school like the multi sensory room, soft play, rebound and hydrotherapy pool.  We have also been taking part in lots of cooking, art and crafts and even some fashion shows while we have been working on our fashion topic.  Here is a little snap shot of our term so far!

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Music with Gordon Term 1

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The children have enjoyed a term of settling into their new classes and routines.
In Primary, there has been a focus on choosing from a range of songs and instruments to play and explore, plus a movement and relaxation end to the lesson. When the weather was kind, we were also able to take our music lessons outside.
 

A big group from Ochiltree and Duntarvie has focused on following musical instruction and instrument types. We have taken turns to wear a crown and conduct an orchestra of Tappers, Scrapers and Shakers, the musicians playing instruments in different ways. The group  also explored volume control and followed instructions from the monarch to be loud or quiet.

A small group from Duntarvie explored guitars, learning to strum and pick the strings to both uptempo and more downbeat blues backing tracks, enjoying the vibrations that the strings make.

Have a great break and I look forward to making more music together after the holiday.

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Harvest Cafe and Foodbank

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Last week we celebrated harvest time by hosting a cafe for all our friends and families.  There were lots of visitors. The pupils made some delicious autumn treats to share with everyone. There was also a collection for the foodbank and a raffle. In total we made £134 and also had lots of donations of tins and packets of food. The secondary pupils are looking forward to visiting the shops to spend the money buying other essential items for the foodbank. Great work everyone!

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