Tag Archives: Perseverance

P7/6 Go Wild

P7/6 had a fantastic time taking part in a Kids Gone Wild session in our school woods, enjoying an afternoon packed with adventure, creativity and fresh air.

The session gave pupils the chance to connect with nature while challenging themselves in new ways. One of the highlights was tree climbing, where children were encouraged to assess risks, support one another and build confidence as they explored the trees safely. It was wonderful to see pupils demonstrating resilience and problem‑solving skills while cheering each other on.

Another popular activity was slack lining, which really put balance and concentration to the test. Even when it was tricky at first, pupils showed great determination, learning that perseverance and practice can lead to success.

There was also time to slow down and relax. Pupils enjoyed resting in hammocks, taking a moment to lie back, listen to the sounds of the woods and appreciate their surroundings. This calm, mindful time was a lovely contrast to the more active challenges and helped everyone feel refreshed.

Throughout the session, pupils were encouraged to engage in creative play using natural materials found in the woods. From imaginative games to building and storytelling, the children’s creativity flourished as they worked together and let their ideas lead the way.

The Kids Gone Wild session was a brilliant opportunity for P7/6 to develop confidence, teamwork and creativity while enjoying the benefits of outdoor learning. Smiles, laughter and muddy shoes at the end of the day showed just how much everyone gained from the experience!

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Toronto Football Team

This morning, some of our P6 and P7 pupils took part in the Livingston North football festival at Inveralmond Community High School —and what a brilliant performance they put on!

Our Toronto team showed great teamwork, super skills, and fantastic sportsmanship throughout every match.

They played four games in total, winning two and finishing the other two with well‑earned 0–0 draws. We are incredibly proud of the effort, determination, and positive attitude shown by all our players.

Well done, everyone! ⚽👏

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STEM in P4/5

In IDL this week, P5/4 were learning about load, structural integrity and tension. We used this learning to work collaboratively to build a bridge using only lollypop sticks and sellotape. We then had to measure how much weight our bridges could hold. We used skills like prediction, trial and error and collaboration. We had great fun and were impressed with our structures. 

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Building Thinking Classrooms and Building a Chocolate Factory!

This week, Primary 7 enjoyed working together, exploring ideas and problem-solving while learning about scale drawings in our Building Thinking Classroom.
We also worked brilliantly to create a chocolate‑packaging production line, learning how to organise tasks, follow logical steps, and streamline our process while having lots of fun collaborating

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Primary 6 & 7 Shine at North Area Football Festival! ⚽

This morning, some of our Primary 6 and Primary 7 pupils visited Inveralmond Community High School to take part in the first North Area Football Festival of the year.

It was a special occasion — the very first time our team played together, after just two training sessions. And what a morning it turned out to be!

We played three exciting matches:

  • Match 1: A solid start with a 0–0 draw.
  • Match 2: A narrow 1–0 loss, but great effort all round.
  • Match 3: A fantastic 3–2 win to finish the morning on a high!

Every single player gave it their all, showing incredible determination, teamwork, and skill on the pitch. From strong passes to great goals, and brilliant support for one another, the team spirit was truly inspiring.

We are so proud of how well they represented our school — well done, team!

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P3 Go Wild in the Woods

This morning Primary 3 took part in a very wet outdoor learning session with Kids Gone Wild. We had fun exploring the woods, climbing trees and we bravely had a go at slacklining. We had the best time being wet, messy and outdoors!

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Parachute Fun in P1

Primary 1 and Primary 1/2 have been having fun with Mrs Graham, Mrs Stewart and Mrs Black, with the parachute!

We loved trying to keep the ball on the parachute, then we changed our game and were actually aiming to get the ball through the hole in the middle. We enjoyed sitting inside the parachute as we turned it into a mushroom, Mrs Black thought we had all disappeared! Our favourite game though was cat and mouse! Even one of the Primary 7’s joined in with us!