The whole school participated in a brilliant Burn’s Assembly on 22nd January, to celebrate the work of Rabbie Burns and all things Scottish.
We are especially thankful to our piper who entertained us with some rousing Scottish tunes!
Primary 7 have been very busy over the festive period. They bopped their socks off with Future Stars. Primary 6 ably assisted them !
Primary 7 would also like to say a huge thank you to Mrs Doull from West Lothian college who has donated water bottles to all of our class. We have learned that water helps us to concentrate so look out for big things in January!
Primary 7 planted apple trees at Beechbrae and have had to wait patiently for them to bear fruit!
Now in Primary 7, the children headed back up to the orchard with Ally Aitken, the Project Manager at Beechbrae and picked not only a wide variety of apples but also peas.
The class learned a great deal about their local surroundings en route to the orchard and are excited to see the trees flourish in the future!
Primary 7 had a fantastic time at Kingswood camp! They were involved in activities from 9.30 am until 9pm, stopping only to refuel!
The 4G swing was by far the most popular activity, with most of class taking the plunge. Although there were some screams only dogs could hear! Many of the children took the leap of faith where they showed courage and agility.
The blindfolded obstacle course was as much fun for the teachers and leaders watching, as it was for the children. We had a few budding racing drivers on the quads too.
It was a fantastic opportunity for all of the children who took part and it was lovely to see the schools mingling. All of Blackridge’s children made a friend from another school.
On a personal note, I was one very proud teacher. The children’s behaviour was exemplary. They took part in all of the activities with enthusiasm, showed resiliance and bravery when the tasks were tough and their manners were impeccable. Mrs Wilson has also noted their excellent behaviour on the bus, during the delay en route home. The boy’s dorm in Poplar Lodge was by far the tidiest. So, no excuses now you are home boys! The girls were very supportive to those who were feeling homesick. Well done girls!
Not often I’m impressed Primary 7, but you showed me what you are really made of !
Mrs Bell
As an introduction to Fairtrade Fortnight Primary 7 created some very attractive Fairtrade Pots which depicted what Fair Trade is all about.
The class learned about the whole concept behind Fairtrade and now have an understanding of what the Fairtrade Logo stands for and can explain why some Fairtrade foods cost a little extra to buy.
Primary 7 also completed a school survey to find out the most popular Fairtrade snack items and have purchased these to sell at intervals.They will be available from 23rd February for the whole of Fairtrade Fortnight.
Primary 7 recently created French books which they shared with their Primary One ‘wee buddies’.
The younger children responded very well and some of them were able to remember the new words they encountered.
One clever cookie in Primary One managed to write out all of the colour words in French. Magnifique!
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