A group of our P6 children took part in ICHS cluster Tennis Festival this week. Walking to Ladywell Tennis Courts proved to be a good warm up before their matches. The pupils then took part in doubles matches against pairs from our cluster primary schools. All children had fun taking part and Toronto were proud to make it to the semi finals! We may have a new Andy Murray or Serena Williams on our hands.
Bikeability is well under way this term and our P5’s and P6’s have been working hard to learn new skills and techniques.
These Primary 6’s below are working on Level 2 bikeability and have been using the streets around our school to help practise their newly learned bike skills. They are mastering safe starts and stops, right, left and U turns and negotiating parked cars.
Primary 1 have been enjoying exploring movement and exercise through the online site GoNoodle. The Chicken Dance was a firm favourite in P1!
Primary 7 had a fantastic time yesterday with Angela from The Scottish Parliament.
They had the opportunity to work in their own political parties, create manifestos and hold an election. We had our very own Presiding Officer who had no problem calling out ‘ORDER’ when necessary. We used our debating skills to debate on a topic that we all voted on – Prohibition of Use of Wild Animals in Circuses. They even got to turn this into an Act at the end… And as the Queen has to sign it, I had the great pleasure of doing so.
We are looking forward to holding our own Election for our Primary 7 Leadership Team, and now have lots of skills that will help us to do so.Â
Below are some photographs of our Party Leaders, and the Presiding Officer!
     
During the last term, three Primary 5/6 pupils recognised an area of their playground that they would like to develop. The girls organised an activity to raise funds in order to buy some supplies to make a start to this area.
Over the last few days of term the girls were delighted to see that the work was well underway to repair the trellis area that they identified. These P5/6 pupils have now been organising the next steps for this area when we return after the holidays. They plan to paint the trellis and have already begun collecting ornaments to decorate with.
Last week Scripture Union came into school to work with classes. P1a and P1b had a great time watching and taking part in the story of “God’s Great Idea!”. Children learned about God’s plan, designed their very own inventions and created a head band with a light bulb showing themselves……God’s Great Idea!
Primary 7 were delighted today at the arrival of their leavers hoodies – Finally!
They would all like to thank everybody for their donations at their latest coffee morning. With all of your support, and all of their hard work, they raised enough to buy all of their hoodies!
This morning we had an assembly to celebrate all of the great sporting achievements of 2018/19. This year we have had lots of different clubs such as football, futsal, rugby, dancing cycling and invasion games. This year we have had a lot of different clubs but next year we want more. We would to thank all of our partners who have played a big part in helping us achieve our sporting excellence this year.
Ayden and Ryan
Sports Committee.
The P3’s absolutely loved listening to the selection of string instruments today. They were so enthusiastic learning about these instruments and hearing the wonderful songs.
Primary 5 were up bright and early on our last morning of camp. After packing up our bags, we headed off for a tour to Linlithgow Palace………and a sneaky stop off at the park!
We have had a blast over the last few days, but also looking forward to coming home to see our families and sleep in our own beds!
See you all soon!
