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Positive Vibes

This week we came together as a whole school community for our weekly assembly to discuss the importance of spreading positive vibes through the medium of cheery bananas!  Each class received a special positive message written on a banana and their challenge this week is to fulfill some of these positivity challenges, for example, brighten someone’s day with a smile, believe in yourself and you’re halfway there and ofcourse the favourite – put on your positive pants! 😂

TPS Traditional Burns Supper

Primary 7, along with their teacher, Mr Graham, organised and led an outstanding Burns Supper! They invited special guests from Toronto’s past and present and took everyone through a traditional Burns Supper. Liam and Ross were fantastic compares whilst Harris said grace in the form of the Selkirk Grace before the haggis was piped in by Liam and Charlie addressed it perfectly in the style of Burns himself! Entertainment included all of the senior School poetry winners and Cameron, Kieran and Nathan led us through a super PowerPoint which highlighted some facts about the great Robert Burns as Christopher and Ryan played soft Scottish music in the background! We had an entourage of waiters and waitresses who served up Scotch Broth and Haggis, Neeps n’ Tatties (thank you so much Sharon and Michelle, part of our amazing kitchen dream team) all washed down by good old Irn Bru! Well done to everyone else who played their part in the event; from invitations to place settings and hall decorations to front of house volunteers who welcomed guests and took their coats!! It was a fabulous afternoon! We are so proud of you all P7!

P4 and P4/3 Scottish Art Gallery

Over the past few weeks Primary 4 and 4/3 have been learning about famous Scottish artists Charles Rennie MacKintosh who was famous for his beautiful rose stained glass window designs, Steven Brown who coined the McCoo Highland Cow art and Andy Scott who designed The Kelpies. They have thoroughly enjoyed this topic and showcases their outstanding artwork in a gallery which they took great delight in showcasing to our whole school and nursery! Well done P4 and P4/3 you blew us away with your knowledge and we loved visiting your gallery! 🎨

Liam our Primary 5 piper!

At Toronto PS we are honoured to have our very own little Bagpipe superstar!! Liam began learning his craft on the chanter 3 years ago and has now been playing the bagpipes for around 2 years! We are extremely proud of you Liam, you have an incredible future ahead of you and every single child and adult at TPS couldn’t stop smiling at how far you’ve come! You blew us all away! 🎵

 

Toronto Netball Team

Last week some children from our new Netball team played in their very first Netball Festival.   They showcased their new skills beautifully whilst displaying excellent team work and sportsmanship by celebrating everyone’s success!  They were placed 4th overall – WELL DONE!  Keep going team Toronto – we’re so proud of you!

The children are loving netball so much that they are practising in our new hall twice a week at lunchtimes with the help and support of Ms Muir and Mr Graham who are very proud of their dedication!

Toronto School Choir were invited to sing at St Mary’s Choir Festival today

Our amazing choir were invited to attend St Mary’s Choir Festival today.  They sang alongside choirs from around the West Lothian area and we were extremely proud of them!  Well done everyone and a big thank you to Mrs Steel, Mrs McKillop and parent helper, Mrs Laird who attended.  Another thank you to Mr Platt for all of his hard work and dedication with our amazing choir.

    

Children in Need and Breast Cancer Coffee Morning totals

Thank you so much to everyone who donated delicious treats and came along this morning to help us raise money for Children in Need and Breast Cancer Awareness.  Now that all money has been counted we are delighted to let you know that together we managed to raise an incredible £968!  Phenomenal! 

This will be split equally between both charities.  Thanks again!

Children in Need and Breast Cancer Awareness Coffee Morning – Friday 17th November

We are looking forward to joining as a whole school community tomorrow during our joint Coffee Morning to raise funds for Children in Need and Breast Cancer Awareness.  The children have made the most amazing decorations so that’s us ready for you @TorontoPrimary.  All baked goods should be sent in with your children first thing in the morning for set up.  Thank you again in advance. See you all tomorrow!