Dalguise 2019 – Pumpherston and Uphall Station CPS Blog

March 29, 2019

Term 3 Celebration Assembly

We welcomed along Dr Peter Hughes (OBE) to our Celebration Assembly this morning to share with us his achievement journey. As the past President of the Robert Burns World Federation and former Chief Executive of Scottish Engineering he had lots of stories to share. His enthusiasm and passion for all things engineering was inspiring and he reminded us to work hard and never give up. he even played some instruments and sang for us as well! Thank you very much to Dr Hughes for joining us!

Congratulations to our Top Scorers for Term 3!

Congratulations to the children who received a STEM Superstar Award for their learning in Maths, Technologies, Engineering and/ or Science.

Congratulations to the children who received an Awesome Author Award for their learning in writing.

We recognised the children who represented the school in the recent P6 Euro Quiz.

We recognised the children who represented the school in the recent P7 Rotary Quiz.

Our Primary 6s who took part in skiing received a certificate in recognition of all their perseverance and efforts.

Primary 6 came 59th and Primary 7 came 40th out of 152 schools in the recent West Lothian Sumdog Competition.

We recognised our children who took part in the west Lothian Burns Competition, and their certificate arrived just after the assembly!

All the children in Primary 7 who went to Dalguise received a certificate, and some were nominated by the staff for a special award. The staff were also nominated for awards!

All the children in Primary 5 who went to Lendrick Muir received a certificate, and some were nominated by the staff for a special award. The staff were also nominated for awards!

Congratulations to Calder for being the winning house this term and receiving the most house points! Well done.

https://www.slideshare.net/PUSCPS/celebration-assembly-term-3-138637427

March 25, 2019

Term 3: Celebration Assembly

On Friday 29th March at 9:10am, we wll have our Term 3 Celebration Assembly. Those children who are receiving our STEM Superstar and Awesome Author awards have received an invite.

We will also be recognising:

P7 Camp
P7 Rotary Quiz
P6 Euro Quiz
P6 Skiiing
P5 Camp
Class Sumdog Awards
Burns Competition Entries

Dr Peter Hughes, the previous Chief Executive of Scottish Engineering and previous President of The Robert Burns World Federation will be joining us to share his success story.

Please feel free to come along and help us celebrate!

February 12, 2019

Day 3 at Dalguise!

On our final day we packed up our cases and tidied our rooms. We only had one piece of lost property! Miss Burton was very impressed. The rain was very heavy on the Friday, so we were lucky that this was our last day!

Our final activity was Aeroball! It was great fun, and a little bit wet. It was a bit like trampoline basketball. Well done for Team 2 for winning the game.

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February 11, 2019

Day 2 at Dalguise!

Day two started with a fantastic cooked breakfast, we think we would like one every morning! What do you think Mrs Bonner?

Our first activity today was Climbing!

Keeping with the theme of height, we went on to complete the Vertical Challenge! We supported each other to have a go, and to take a risk to climb a little bit higher. Well done to everyone who reached the top.

At Survivor we had the opportunity to make our own shelters, use knives for carving wood and make our own fire.

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Our final activity was one that we were a little bit nervous about – Zip Line but we managed to support each other and the staff to have a go. Mrs Andison enjoyed it so much – she went twice!

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Day two finished with the Disco!

February 11, 2019

Day 1 at Dalguise!

On Wednesday we set out on our adventure to Dalguise! We got on the bus and waved goodbye to our family and school.

When we arrived we quickly dropped off our bags, divided into our two activity groups and went to our first activity, Problem Solving.

Later that afternoon we braved the Giant Swing, even Miss Burton and Mrs Hamilton had a go (with some encouragement!). This was almost everyone’s favourite activity.

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We also had the opportunity to take part in Archery. Some of us had a very good aim!

That evening we divided into 4 teams to play Robot Wars. We had to complete challenges to earn points to make a robot. Then the robot took part in different challenges. It was great fun and we demonstrated creativity and team work skills.

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January 28, 2019

Dalguise Reminders

I can’t believe it is almost time for Dalguise already!

Please find below some reminders and information that were shared at the Parent Information Evening. You can also find this information at: https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/wl/puscpsnews/p7-dalguise-information-evening/

If your child requires medication they must complete a permission to administer medication form prior to leaving on the Wednesday morning.
Medication for camp should be handed into Miss Burton at the office at 8am on the morning of camp.
Code of Conduct: It is very important that families read through this agreement and sign it with their child
On Wednesday 6^th February children are required to be at school for 8:00am, the bus will leave at 8:15am. Children should be dropped off at the front office, and go into the gym hall to be registered and go to the toilet. Parents and family can wait outside to wave goodbye to their children as they go onto the bus – if they wish.
Children should wear comfortable clothes ready for outdoor activities, school uniform is not required.
Children are not required to order or bring a lunch.
We will send a group call to let you know the children have arrived safely.
£6 pocket money will be provided to the children from the money you have already paid to the school – £2 each day. A purse or a wallet is useful for the children to keep their change in. Children should bring not take any extra money to camp, this keeps it fair for all the children.
Staff attending the residential are Mrs Andison, Mrs Hamilton and Miss Burton.
Pupils are not permitted to take cameras, electronic devices or valuables with them. They can take a disposable camera if the wish. The staff will take photos with school cameras. Wi-Fi permitting we will try and post on the school blog while we are away. We may also post photos on Twitter as it is it easier and quicker to upload to this platform – you do not need to have a Twitter log on, if you go to Twitter and search @PUSCPS you will find us.
Primary 7 should bring their leavers hoodie to camp – we are hoping they will have arrived by then.
When packing, remember the child will have to carry their own bag to the accommodation. It is also recommended to go over what clothes you have packed for them so they know what to wear to different activities. Please remember a sleeping bag.
Children will be collected as usual at the end of the school day on Friday at 12:25pm. If we are delayed we will group call you. If you are not collecting you child please let the office know your alternative arrangements in advance. Parents/ carers should collect medication handed in for the residential from the school office.

January 15, 2019

P7 Dalguise Information Evening

P7 Kit List

https://www.slideshare.net/PUSCPS/dalguise-information-evening-128110516

January 10, 2019

Residentials Information Evening

A few updates about our up and coming residentials.

Just a reminder that Primary 7 camp to Dalguise is 6th – 8th February and Primary 5 camp to Lendrick Muir is 20th – 22nd February.

Children received kit lists before the holidays, if you have misplaced them they are available on the blog or from the school office.

We would like to invite parents and carers along to an information evening about the residentials on Tuesday 15th January.

Lendrick Muir: 6:00-6:30pm

Dalguise: 6:45pm – 7:15pm

If you are unable to attend the information will be available on the blog.

We have currently issued EE2 forms and it is important that they are returned to school as soon as possible so we can make arrangements to meet your child’s dietary and medical needs. If your child requires travel sickness tablets or any medication whilst at camp, this should be recorded on the EE2 form.

December 20, 2018

Dalguise Kit List

Please find attached a kit list for Dalguise, please note that children will require a sleeping bag.

We would like to invite parents and carers to a Dalguise information evening at school on Tuesday 15th at 6:45pm to find out more about the residential.

P7 Kit List