Primary 7 have recently created a stunning batch of Easter cards to send to our troops in Afghanistan.They also sent some tasty Easter eggs which were most gratefully received.
The soldier’s wives picked the most artistic cards from all of the schools who sent cards and three of our pupils won!
Many thanks to Lynn and her colleague who joined us from Co-operative Funeral Care to present the prizes to our winners.
Co-operative Funeral Care very kindly donated the prizes for the competition.
Very well done to our pupils of the week ! We have two week’s worth of successful learners and effective contributors who have caught their teacher’s eye!
Congratulations to our Primary 7 Pupil, Lee, who was awarded some very much appreciated Amazon Vouchers from Police Scotland, for his excellent Internet Safety Poster. The poster was created as part of our Safer Internet Day work at Blackridge.
He designed a detailed character to replace a profile picture which reminded users about all the aspects of staying safe online. He entitled his poster ‘Safebook’
Inspired idea Lee- Very well done!
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 6 have been learning the Ocarina. We are playing the Skye Boat Song at the Burns Assembly. Click on the link to watch our final practice.
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!
As mentioned in the recent newsletter, next week is Walk to School Week and on Friday 2nd October we will be ‘Walking our wigs off’. The whole school will take a short walk through the community at 9:30am in aid of Team Jak and the GOLD 16 campaign so please encourage your child to wear a wig and bring in £1 to support this very worthy charity. The Nursery will be walking Thursday afternoon at 1:30pm and Friday morning at 9:30am. All children should also come to school with sensible shoes and jacket in case of inclement weather. Please feel free to come out and watch the pupils walking their wigs off!
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
