School Blog

Primary 4 have been busy getting into the festive spirit this week whilst using the Metaskills to create some Christmas designs. We worked collaboratively using a range of materials to build Christmas themed furniture. We started by building a sleigh for Santa and our ideas just kept coming! The children suggested we create models of [...]

In IDL, Primary 4/5 have been learning about the landscapes and features of Scotland. We explored the Northern Lights and used photos taken in Scotland as inspiration for our chalk pastel artwork. The results are very effective!

We have been learning about Christmas around the World. To celebrate the different cultures in our classroom, one of our classmates taught us about his Christmas traditions in Romania. We took part in a fun quiz to test our knowledge, learned a traditional Romanian carol song and made our own Sorcova tissue flower for New [...]

In P4/5, one of our classmates taught us about her Christmas traditions in Spain. She shared some interesting and fun facts! We took part in a fun quiz to test our knowledge, sang two carols; Noche de Paz (Silent Night) and Mi Burrito Sabanero. We learned about the Three Wise Men who visit Spanish children [...]

Primary 5 have enjoyed a festive few weeks filled with learning and creativity. We learned the Makaton signs for Feliz Navidad, made crafts for the Christmas Fayre, and decorated our tree. The children also designed their own Christmas jumpers and created colourful Christmas hats for our Christmas lunch. They enjoyed learning the Virgina Reel, The Gay [...]

Our school choir had the wonderful opportunity to visit Braid House this week and share the festive spirit. The children performed a beautiful selection of Christmas carols and songs, filling the room with warmth and joy. Residents and staff were delighted, and it was heartwarming to see so many smiles. We are incredibly proud of [...]

Primary 7 and Primary 6/7 recently took part in the Happy Place Workshop, an inspiring program led by the Scottish band SAINT PHNX. This workshop, based on the band's song Happy Place, focuses on mental well-being, creativity, and finding joy in everyday life. Through music, personal reflection, and interactive activities, P7 explored ways to discover [...]

P2/3 have been learning about where food comes from. We have learned about the food journey of butter and have had a go at making butter ourselves.

Primary 2 and Primary 2/3 have been developing their coordination, rhythm, and teamwork skills through dance. We have been learning how to keep in time with the beat, follow simple choreographed sequences, and move safely in the space around us. The children's enthusiasm and progress has been wonderful to see.

P6/7 have been learning traditional Scottish country dances! We've been practicing the St Bernard's Waltz, the Canadian Barn Dance, and the Gay Gordons. It's been great fun, and we've discovered just how energetic (and exhausting!) ceilidh dancing can be.

Primary 1 have been busy practicing for our Nativity! The stage is set and we are working hard, putting the finishing touches to make it a show to remember!!!!

For the last 4 weeks, Primary 1 have been singing and playing games with Mrs Gray from NYCOS. We have had lots of fun learning some new songs that we will continue to sing in class.