Category Archives: Sporting

Health & Wellbeing, Sporting

Primary 6 Cross Country

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Last week, Primary 6 took part in a cross country competition at East Calder park. Several schools from the local area were involved with over 150 pupils participating. Our pupils embraced the challenge and ran their hearts out! We enjoyed taking part in a large event like this which was run very professionally. Special mention should go to Joel Greig who achieved 3rd place in the boys’ race and was rewarded with a bronze medal. Furthermore, all pupils taking part did their very best and should be proud of themselves.

Events, Health & Wellbeing, Primary 1, Primary 2, Primary 3, Sporting

P1-3 Sports Day

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Despite a slight Scottish drizzle yesterday morning, P1-3 took to the field and gave it their all in a fantastic Sports Day.  There were a range of activities on offer including football shoot out, welly throwing, obstacle races, hurdles, sack races and lots more. A big thank you to Mark, our Enjoyaball specialist, for organising such a successful and enjoyable Sports Day and thank you to all the parents and families who came along to support the event. Thank you to the PSA for providing ice poles as a refreshment, which we enjoyed despite the wet weather.

A big congratulations to Cunigar who were the overall winners!

Health & Wellbeing, Primary 5, Primary 7, Sporting, Uncategorized

West Lothian Triathlon

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Yesterday, over 40 pupils from P5, P6 and P7 took part in the West Lothian Triathlon at Deans CHS. Pupils had to swim, cycle and run through a course laid out by a team of brilliant volunteers, high school students and members of Active Schools and Triathlon Scotland. In all, hundreds of pupils took part throughout the day. By all accounts, it was a fantastic time. The pupils really enjoyed the opportunity to take part in something totally different to what they had previously experienced. Staff and parent helpers were so impressed with the level of determination and enthusiasm shown by the pupils and also the confidence to have a go at something new. Well done to everyone involved. Bring on next year’s event!

Outside of School, Sporting

Mid Calder Swimmers

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It was great to hear that three pupils from Mid Calder PS took part in the West Lothian Schools’ Swimming Championships on Sunday. Bethan, Olivia (both P7) and Fraser (P7/6) had to qualify for these championships and then took part in two races each on the day. Well done to each of them for their achievements! Their results are below:

Bethan

16/27 Girls 12 and under 50 metre freestyle.

11/17 Girls 12 and under 50 metre butterfly.

 

Olivia

12/27 Girls 12 and under 50 metre freestyle.

6/15 Girls 12 and under 50 metre backstroke.

 

Fraser

16/21 Boys 12 and under 50 metre freestyle.

5/5 Boys 12 and under 50 metre butterfly.

Health & Wellbeing, Highlands 2017, Outside of School, Primary 7, Sporting, Uncategorized

Loch Insh Residential

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As our residential week comes to end, I would like to say a big well done to all the pupils who attended. They all demonstrated their resilience and perseverance by trying all activities and not giving up. They also showed our school values of being responsible and respectful when visiting Culloden and the Highland Wildlife Park.

A big thank you also to Ms Richmond, Miss Sherlow, Miss Anderson, Mrs Combe and Mrs Findlay got attending camp with the pupils and making this trip possible.

It was great to see all the likes and comments on Twitter and we will try and add more photos to the blog next week.

Hope you all don’t have too much washing!

Health & Wellbeing, Primary 5, Sporting

P5 Bowling

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Rain couldn’t stop play for Mid Calder Primary School’s young bowlers on Thursday. Weather conditions meant that a planned trip to the local bowling club was switched to the school gym hall instead but that didn’t lessen the enthusiasm or enjoyment for the youngsters, who have been undergoing bowling sessions held by Mid Calder Bowling Club.

The bowling club are keen to start a junior section when the new outdoor season starts next May.
And they are also looking for size 00 bowls, to allow juniors to play in competitions. Anyone able to donate a set should contact Jim White at 01506 880412 or 07766 834 491.

The Mid Calder pupils enjoyed this afternoon’s indoor session, but are still looking forward to a trip to the outdoor green in May.

Thank you to Mr Anderson for coming to take our photos.