Tummel’s Journey Through History!

This term, our clan has been transported back in time! Primary 5 have been delving into the days of the Scottish Wars of Independence, while Primary 4 have been uncovering the rich local history of our area with Miss Small and Mrs Scobie.

As part of our exploration of the Scottish Wars of Independence, Primary 5 have been learning about the lives of knights. We were captivated by the significance of heraldry, learning how the colours and symbols on a shield could tell a story about a knight’s family, values, and achievements. Inspired by their discoveries, the clan worked together in groups to design and create their own shields. Each team carefully selected colours and symbols to reflect their unique qualities.

Yesterday, we turned our attention to the beauty of Scots language as the pupils took part in our Scots poetry recital. We were absolutely blown away by everyone’s efforts! Each performer memorised their chosen poem with incredible skill, demonstrating clear pronunciation, expressive actions, and a deep understanding of Scots words.

After the recital, the class held a secret ballot to choose their stage winners. The room buzzed with excitement as votes were counted, and cheers erupted as the winners were announced. We are now eagerly looking forward to seeing how our stage winners get on at the Calderwood Scots Poetry Recital next week. We know they’ll do themselves and our clan proud!

Leven and Rannoch Clan Connects

This morning, Leven and Rannoch Clans came together to share their learning with their families and the rest of the school community through their Clan Connects.

The children told us all about Resilience and Growth Mindsets and the importance of thinking positively.  They did an amazing presentation and we are so proud of each and every one of our learners.

Leven and Rannoch Clans then spent some time with their adults, sharing more of their learning from the year so far.

Thank you to all parents and carers who were able to come along to support Leven and Rannoch Clans this morning.

Rannoch – Christmas Party

Rannoch Clan had a fabulous time at their Christmas party this week. The children danced and sang along to their favourite Christmas songs and played some different festive games. We played Christmas corners, pass the parcel and even had a best dancer competition! It was a lovely, fun afternoon to celebrate the festive season as a clan.

 

Tummel Christmas Party Fun

Tummel Clan has been brimming with festive cheer after some fantastic Christmas parties! Last week, our Primary 5s teamed up with Ben Lomond Clan for a joyful celebration, while our Primary 4s had a blast partying with Tay Clan. Both events were filled with excitement as everyone danced to lively festive tunes, with a special prize awarded to the best dancer. We shared delicious snacks and had so much fun playing games like Christmas corners together. It was a wonderful way to celebrate the season and create happy memories with friends!

 

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Tay Clan -Christmas Party

Tay clan had a fantastic Christmas party on Monday morning.

To kick off our Christmas party, we put on our playlist of chosen songs, and had a wee boogie to get us warmed-up.  After that, we had a fantastic game of Christmas Corners.  We also had a best dancer competition.  Dancing and taking part in the games made us thirsty and hungry so we took time out for a snack and juice, provided by our lovely helpers, which was served on our Christmas placemats we had designed ourselves.  Finally, we took part in some fun dances – chu chu wa and the Macarena.  We loved dancing to these!  The time went by so fast and were sad to see it come to an end.  We had a blast together.

We loved learning, practising and performing our song for the Christmas Celebrations – Count on Me at Christmas.  We loved exploring the value of kindness and spreading kindness to others because…..kindness costs you nothing!  We hope you all enjoyed it too.

We also had a fantastic Christmas lunch together too.  Such fun and wholesome times to spend together as a clan.

 

Baird Christmas Party

On Wednesday, Baird clan enjoyed their Christmas party with Burns, Muir and Mackintosh. We played lots of games, including musical chairs, and enjoyed a festive snack with friends. After our party fun, we created our own festive origami stars, which tested our fine motor skills and resilience. To end a fantastic day of fun, we then went to watch the pantomime in the hall. Baird clan are well and truly in the festive spirit now!

 

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Ben Lawers Christmas Party

Today, Ben Lawers clan gathered for an unforgettable Christmas party filled with laughter, games, and plenty of holiday cheer! From the moment the party started, the energy in the room was contagious, with everyone ready to celebrate the festive season together. Here’s a little recap of the fun we had, straight from our amazing classmates!

🎶 Musical Bumps Madness
One of the highlights of the party was definitely Musical Bumps, a game that had everyone laughing, cheering, and sometimes scrambling to sit down as quickly as possible!
Sara shared, “I liked playing musical bumps, very interesting,” while Jed proudly added, “I also liked musical bumps because I won!” James joined in the excitement, saying, “Musical bumps was fun!” It was clear that this game brought out the competitive spirit and created a lot of memorable moments!

🎁 The Thrill of Pass the Parcel
No Christmas party is complete without a classic round of Pass the Parcel, and ours didn’t disappoint. Every unwrapped layer revealed a surprise, but the suspense of who would reach the final prize kept everyone on edge.
Amel described it best: “The game of pass the parcel was intense!”

🍪 Delicious Festive Treats
Of course, no party is truly complete without food! The table was filled with all sorts of festive goodies, from sweeties to crisps to refreshing drinks. Everyone enjoyed the chance to munch and chat with friends.
Rachel summed it up perfectly: “I liked the food!”

✨ A Day to Remember
The party wasn’t just about the games and food—it was about spending time together as a class, celebrating all the hard work we’ve put in this year, and sharing the joy of the holiday season. It was heartwarming to see everyone smiling and enjoying themselves.

As we pack away the tinsel and look ahead to the Christmas holidays, let’s all hold onto the wonderful memories of today. Thank you to everyone who made it so special. Happy holidays, Ben Lawers! 🎄❤️

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Primary 1 Show Tickets

We are delighted that our Primary 1 show “Ready, Steady, Elf!” performances will take place on:

Tuesday 10th December

9.15am Mull and Orkney

2pm     Shetland and Skye

Wednesday 11th December

9.15am Bluebell and Bramble (P1s only)

2pm      Mull and Orkney

Thursday 12th December

9.15am Shetland and Skye

2pm    Bluebell and Bramble (P1s only)

Tickets will be in your child’s bag today sent home by their champion. Each child has 3 tickets per show for you to attend. Tickets will be collected at the main door when you arrive.

iPay will be open for any donation’s families would like to make towards the P1 Christmas shows. The money raised will be used for the costumes used in the performance and refreshments at the shows.

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