Climbing at Glenshee

As we've not been at the slopes today we've been doing other activities. Here are some pictures of the S2 boys group on the climbing wall.

Day 3 update!

Roads blocked this morning so we've spent the morning sledging, snowman building and having snowball fights!! Greeeeaaaat fun- lots of laughs had by all!!

Coming back now to warm up, dry off and eat lunch:)












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Waiting... At Glenshee day 3

We're waiting to find out if the roads are clear to drive up to the slopes! Absolutely beautiful up here!












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Snowy Glenshee day 2

We awoke to a White White world this morning- fresh blankets of snow covering everything, and more falling from laden skies... Good news for the slopes! Once we'd breakfasted, (did we mention that the chef here used to cook for the Queen Mother??!) and the snow ploughs had cleared the road, we took off in our groups for the morning. The experience was quite different from yesterday- more challenging as the wind and falling snow meant more excitement! After a quick packed lunch we hit the slopes again- and despite good night's sleep last night the children ( and teachers!) are ready fir showers and hot chocolate! This evening we are playing games in the sports barn, hoping to stop our muscles stiffening!

It's been an incredible day - we are so lucky to live so close to such a stunning place!!









































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Competition time at Glenshee

Miss Bell and Robbie have justbeaten Mr Jewell and Scott at table football....

..... and Miss Rukin has just beaten Leo at pool!!

Oliver has just offered us tea and coffee as we recover by the log fire in the lounge...


















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Having fun off the slopes- Glenshee day 2

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Scholastic Book Fair

On Friday this week and Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday next week, there will be a Scholastic Book Fair in the school. Catalogues will be sent home tomorrow with your child.

Glenshee Ski trip Day 1!

Wow! What an Amazing first day!! After a Smooth journey through to Compass Centre, we quickly unpacked and left for the slopes. Blue skies andblankets of snow greeted us at Glenshee, a few minutes drive from the centre. As soon as we had grabbed a quick lunch we split into groups and it was time to see if our Broader curriculum weeks at Bellahouston would pay off! All the skiers found their feet quickly and the boarders dud really well too! We were on the slopes for about two and a half hours- the evidence of how hard the children worked at their skiing is that they are in their rooms and mostly asleep- at half past ten!

More snow is forecast for tomorrow, ..... Follow this blog for nightly updates!!


Goodnight from Cedars school at Glenshee!

Days of the Year Song

Mrs Speirs commissioned Mr Jewell to write a tune to the rhyme:

30 days has September, April, June and November

All the rest have 31 expect February alone

It has 28 days clear and 29 on each leap year.

Here are the primary children singing it at assembly today:

Playground Games!

At Cedars we are enjoying the recent dry weather and have web managed to get out some of our spring playground games for primary afternoon play. What fun!

Clydebank College

We were very fortunate today to have Gordon Lyons from Clydebank College of Further Education working with us. He took some time to speak to S4/5 and S2 about opportunities at College, different courses and levels available, routes of progression and college life in general. It was very interesting and informative.

After school clubs - drama!

We had a great after school club today! We made a start on our presentation for the easter service by reading through the script. You are all invited to come and see it - it will be fab!

Successful skiers!

S1 and S2 are in their fourth week of the broader curriculum skiing course which is preparing them for our ski trip at the end of February . The pupils are doing very well, all are becoming much more confident!







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A Life Transformed

S1 and S2 had a visit from Lawrence Deary in their RME classes today. Lawrence was born and brought up in Port Glasgow. He came to speak to the pupils about the life he led as a heroin addict, and how, through the work of Teen Challenge, he was able to make a fresh start, completely free from all addiction. Lawrence wad an addict for eight years- it is eight years this month since he became a Christian- he has not touched drugs since then!

This lesson was part of a series of lessons in which pupils are tackling the moral issues faced by today's young generation, as specified in the Curriculum for Excellence.




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Prelims!

Prelims for SQA exams start for S3 on Monday 1st February. S4/5 prelims start on Monday 8th February.

Pupils have been issued with timetables but it can also be checked here

Please note the following:

• Pupils are off normal timetable during the exam week
• School uniform should be worn to exams
• Pupils should arrive at school 20 minutes before exams start

All the best to all our pupils!

Mr C

Just a minute!

The after school debating club took a secondary assembly this week. They talked about what they did in the club, the skills they learned and why they enjoyed it. They also demonstrated some of the activities they took part in. A house brick for all who took part. Well to done all who demonstrated that they're confident, effective contributors!

Mr C

After school clubs - drama!

Today was our second after school drama club. We were practising some drama skills using different drama games and it was great fun!

Stuart is the oldest at the club and an experienced dramatist so he was in charge of some of the activities - he introduced us to a tongue twister game as well as some old favourites!

Skiing lesson 3

Today S1 and 2 are at Bellahouston Ski Centre for the third of our five ski lessons. These are a great preparation for our residential trip for this year which is four days skiin in Glenshee. All the children are doing really well.


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Supported Study

We had a supported study after school class today from 3 - 4 pm. It was to help the S3s and S4/5s prepare for their upcoming prelims.

Pupils were working on Biology, Chemistry, Biology, Art and English - it was a productive afternoon.

Supported study will run every Monday until the prelims and everyone in S3 - S5 is welcome to come.

Cakes Alive!

Melissa today brought in a cake she had baked over the weekend. It was on a 'teddy bear's picnic' theme and looks stunning. By interval we should also be able to confirm that it tastes just as good! Well done Melissa! A definite brick in the house wall!


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