Club Wild – RSPB Big Schools Birdwatch

Last week Club Wild joined schools up and down the country to take part in the RSPB Big Schools’ Birdwatch. The Schools’ Birdwatch started in 2001 and since then 2000 schools have been involved with 90,000 pupils getting out their binoculars to become real citizen scientists.

Over the last few weeks we have been getting things ready. We had great fun making bird feeders out of recycled bottles and cartons and we also made an information dial to help us identify our garden birds. We hung out our bird feeders in the wildlife area in the thicket of trees at the front of the school and making sure that our bird feeders are filled up regularly, we could hear and see that the birds were visiting the feeders.

On the day we carefully set up our bird hide in the thicket of trees, using camouflage netting to hide behind and waited patiently and very quietly. The birds soon came in numbers and it was great to see our usual friends of blue tits, coal tits, great tits, sparrows, wood pigeons and a robin. The birds loved our recycled feeders and we noted that most of the birds went for the seed rather than the fat balls. It is great get so close to the birds.

Back in school we submitted our results to the RSPB who will gather together all the data from the Big Schools Birdwatch with the data from the Big Garden Birdwatch. We can compare our results to last year and see if we notice any differences.The RSPB uses the data to monitor long term bird populations and the analysed results are published in March. The annual birdwatch is as great thing to do.

 

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 6th 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.

 

Basketball Team Success

Our Basketlball Team played in the West Lothian Wolves tournament on Friday. They won 3 out of the 4 games they played in! This is a huge success for our team. A big thank you to Mrs Hamilton for coaching our team and to her son for coming along to help support them. Also thank you to all the parents and families that came along to support the team.

Scottish Celebration Assembly

This morning we held our annual Scottish Assembly to celebrate all things Scottish. It was fantastic to have older family members, family and friends join us for the celebration.

We welcomed two judges for the poetry recitals, Mrs Thom from our office and Mr Jenkins a local resident who is part of the Burns Federation.

Two pupils from each class were selected to present at the assembly.

The judges decided on one child from each stage from P2-7 to go through to the West Lothian Burns Competition in February/ March.

The winners were:

  • P2 – Jacob
  • P3 – Sophie-Rose
  • P4 – Eilidh
  • P5 – Aaron
  • P6 – Owen
  • P7 -Lauren

Congratulations to the children who performed but also to all the children who recited a poem in front of their class.

Two girls from Primary 4 demonstrated some Scottish dancing.

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P1-3 performed some Scottish songs.

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We shared a video from our nursery boys and girls.

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Mrs Ross made some tablet to sale and our Parent Partners donated a Scottish hamper.

A big thank you to Lauren and Jack who saved the day by fixing our microphones.

Thank you to Mrs Cougan for organising our Scottish Assembly and to everyone who took part.

Digital Learning in P7

Spheros

The children used an Atlas to locate Scottish towns and cities. They then recreated these by using cones and programmed the Spheros to travel between them. They investigated different speeds to help keep control of the Sphero.

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Apps

The children used different apps to create their own tartan.

Glasgow Rocks Basketball Trip: P6 & 7

P6 and P7 have been issues with letters today.

We would like to offer children in Primary 6 and 7 the opportunity to watch Glasgow Rocks Basketball Team play against Worchester Wolves at their Emirates Sports Arena, in Glasgow on Sunday 17th March 2019. There are 19 places available with the first 11 places being offered to the school basketball team.

The children should arrive at school at 3:30pm, the bus will leave at 3:45pm and return at approximately 8:00-8:30pm.Tickets will cost £14; this is at a discounted rate from Basketball Scotland.

Tickets will be offered on a first come first basis with those interested paying a £7.00 deposit to secure their place, and we will set up a reserve list. The final balance should be paid by 1st March.

Miss Burton, Mrs Birrell and Mrs Hamilton will occupy the children on the trip. Children will be permitted to bring a pack lunch and snacks with them to the game. They should wear their school sweatshirt/ P7 Leavers hoodie but can wear they want as bottoms.

Scottish Celebration Assembly

There are still tickets available for our Scottish Celebration Assembly on Friday 25th January at 9:15am. These can be collected at the office or requested by returning the slip on the recent letter sent home.  We are now opening the tickets to more than two per family if requested.

Pumphie Pals: Our Playground

This week in Pumhie Pals the focus was our playground

We made a list of new toys and equipment we would like for the different zones in our playground.

We looked at different playground scenarios and how the people involved felt. We also thought about how some of the scenarios could be prevented or resolved.

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