P7 High School Transition Visit

December 16, 2015 Mrs Murray 2 Comments

P7 group 1’s have had a fantastic time attending the high school CDT department with Dr Cherry. The children were able to use sawing equipment, vices and sanding equipment to make a wooden spatula. They used olive oil to treat the wood before use. It was a great opportunity to explore the school and get a feel for the various departments and learn more about the knowledge and skills they will experience. The children listened well, followed instructions, worked hard to reach their full potential and paid attention to safety rules. They were a credit to themselves and the school. Well done P7, I was very proud of you.

Events, Primary 5

Primary 5 Christmas Party

December 16, 2015 Miss Sherlow 1 Comment

“Tis the season to be jolly…” and Primary 5 were certainly feeling jolly on Monday when they celebrated at the P5 Christmas Party.

We kicked off the party with a game of Corners followed by a very impressive game of Musical Statues that Miss Sherlow, Mr Renshaw and Miss Burton found extremely difficult to judge because everyone was so good! Next, we played an energetic game of Musical Arms, then Pass the Parcel. After that, we stopped for a bite to eat in to replenish our energy, then got back to party mode with another game of Musical Arms. We finished our party by showing off our dance moves in the Primary 5 Dance Off. Everyone had a fantastic afternoon Merry Christmas Primary 5!

Community, PSA

PSA Christmas Raffle Draw 2015

December 16, 2015 Miss Burton Leave a comment

Prize – Winner

Christmas Hamper – Steph Elliot

Food Hamper – Helen

PartyLite Glo-Lite Vase & Candle – Mandy Leitch

PartyLite Small Vase & Snuffer – Sarah Burton

Butterfly & Insect World – Paul Learmont

Potter Around Voucher – J Storrey

Royal Commonwealth Pool – Fiona Hay

Royal Commonwealth Pool – Ian Chivas

Linlithgow Union Canal – Ben Rooney

The Retreat Health & Beauty – Mary Dandi

The Falkirk Wheel – Fiona Young

Forth Boat Tours – M Bonam

Bang Tidy Tans – Fiona Yavuz

New Lanark World Heritage – Mary Allen

Edinburgh Climbing Arena – Linda Carragher

Edinburgh Climbing Arena – Sarah MacDonald

Hopetoun House – Gill Roberts

Rosylyn Chapel – Tricia Russell

Rosslyn Chapel – Ian Turner

The Scotch Whisky Experience – Noah Aitken

Edinburgh Filmhouse – Sakina Sher

Camera Obscurer – Carol Gilmour

Discovery Point/Verdant Works – B Strachan

Blair Castle and Gardens – Jo Storrey

Park View Café – Helen Turner

Jupiter Artland – Claire Ritchie

Scottish Seabird Centre – Rebekha Hewitt

Sue Hunter Creations – Andrea Thomas

Nicola Adams Forever Gift Box – Vic Smith

Kiss Me Quick Vanity Case – Sandra Thomas

Boots Natural Collection – Emma Davis

Gok’s Gorgeous Vanity Case – Dee Carter

Lottery Tree – Hazel Rafferty

Teddy – Lauren Rogers

Mini Fragrance Set – Christine MacDonald

Katie Perie – Lorna Arbuckle

Nicki Minaj – Alison Nixon

Information for Parents, Internet Safety, Uncategorized

Oovoo Guidance for parents/carers

December 16, 2015 User deactivated Leave a comment

ooVoo is a video chat app. It lets you make video calls, voice calls and send texts to friends and family. To register with the site, you can set up an account with ooVoo or sign up using an existing Facebook account. It is available to download for free and is compatible with many devices including Amazon Fire Phone, Android Smartphone, Android Tablet, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Mac, Windows Phone and PC. It allows users to communicate with their friends and family via a group video chat with up to 12 people – a great way to see people that may live far away. Like other video chat services, it is particularly popular with young people who have hearing impairments as it allows them to chat with others face-to-face. Privacy settings let you decide if you want to just talk to your friends or with people you don’t know.

Please click on the following link to find out how you can keep your child safe if they are using this app:

ooVoo guide for parents (1)

Internet Safety, Useful Websites

Is Santa bringing a new device for Christmas?

December 15, 2015 Miss Burton Leave a comment

Click below to find advice on purchasing devices for children:

http://www.saferinternet.org.uk/news/new-devices-for-christmas-

Interdisciplinary Learning, Primary 1

P1b Push and Pull Forces

December 14, 2015 User deactivated 1 Comment

LI: We are learning about push and pull forces.

SC: I can predict what will happen to an object when a push or pull force is applied.

SC: I can apply a push or pull force to an object.

SC: I can analyse whether an object has changed shape or speed when a push or pull force is applied.

SC: I can record my analysis.

This afternoon Primary 1b continued our Toys topic by carrying out an experiment to explore the effect of forces on some of our classroom toys. We began our experiment by predicting the effect of a push force and a pull force on three different types of toy, explaining and recording our predictions. Then we worked with a partner to apply a push and a pull force to the toys, then analyse and record the results.

“It’s starting to move. That means its changing speed.” Isla MacKinnon

“The ball rolls when you push it, so its changing speed.” Isla Meldrum

“If you push this ball at both sides it gets squished too. That’s because it’s soft. It’s fabric.” Daniel

“Most of the toys changed speed.” Lucas

“If you push the ball from the side, it goes the other way.” Amorie

“If you make the play dough into a ball, then you can make it roll.” Rory