Co-Operative Learning 2

This afternoon P2-7 are having our second co-operative learning afternoon. These are a great opportunity for children and staff to become familiar with co-operative learning techniques and strategies and learn to solve problems in groups. All these lessons are themed around Health and Wellbeing outcomes. Today we are designing and playing exciting playground games. We are fortunate to have a nice day so we can go outside to test our games! Great fun and active learning for all!!














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Golf at Gourock - Day 1

Today we are at Gourock Golf Club with S1/2 Broader Curriculum. We are working with David Watters, the resident professional at Gourock. Today, for many of the boys we are becoming familiar with holding a club and the feel of hitting some balls.




Some of our boys are already keen golfers, and for them, they are getting the chance to help teach others and play some holes themselves. All in all,
a great start.



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Co-Operative Learning 1

This term, on Friday afternoons, P2-7 are joining together for some co-operative learning afternoons. Each of the afternoons will involve the children in taking various roles within groups, learning to respect and value each other's ideas and opinions and also participate on some important activities based on health and wellbeing.
Day 1 was based on making healthy sandwiches and was a great success.
After and initial 'getting to know you' ice breaker the children formed their groups for the later activities. Each child was given a sticker with the name of a healthy filling for a sandwich. They then had to make a group comprising all the available fillings. This was glorious mayhem for 5 minutes as we all found our groups but quickly settled into some great work. Each group made a healthy sandwich, displayed it for the 'judges' and came up with a fantastic name to advertise their sandwich. Examples included; the 'Valhalla Salad', and the 'Leaning Tower Sandwich'. Great fun was had by all!
Here are some photos of the afternoon.

Getting Ready for Golf

Today we were visited by Derek Watters, resident golf professional at Gourock Golf Club. Derek showed us a presentation on the club and talked about the basics of golf. The children had opportunities to ask questions and get psyched up for next week wen we will start our first week of tuition at the club. Let's just hope the weather is as sunny as today!


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Welcome back!

Welcome back to all our pupils for the summer term 2010. We came back to a new playground layout with a quiet garden area and new playground games for the primary.

All our teachers made it back from their various holidays... although Mrs Speirs, Dr Rankin, Miss Oakley and Miss Black had to revive the spirit of Dunkirk as they battled overland from Paris to ensure they made it back for Monday morning, 9:00 am. Their thanks to Mr Speirs who drove down and rescued them from Brighton Peir!

However, some of our pupils are still stranded on the continent and we look forward to welcoming them back soon.

All heads down for S3 -S5 pupils who will soon be sitting exams in various subjects.

End of term!

We had a super Easter service today to close the term for the holidays. There was an excellent drama by the after school drama club, a beautiful choral piece from the after school choir, some fabulous "Clapping of de Hands" by P1 - 3 and the debut of the guitar group - well done to all who took part and many thanks to all who worked hard to prepare for it.

Many thanks to all parents and friends who came along to support us at the service and for the Easter greetings and gifts you have sent us. We wish you all a very happy and restful Easter and look forward to seeing everyone back, refreshed, on Monday 19th April at 9:oo am.

Alison Speirs

After school clubs - drama!

Dress and technical rehearsals were underway today in the last after school club of the session. The group have worked hard and we hope you enjoy the play when it is performed at the Easter Service on Thursday.

Last Day at Ingliston

Last day of an excellent block of horse riding at Ingliston today. Much loved by all who took part we learned so much about stable management and care of horses as well as developing riding skills. Many thanks to Mhairi and all the excellent instructors! See you again next year!




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End of term!

We had our regular end of term assembly today. Congratulations to the pupils of the term in secondary:

S1 - Melissa McNeal

S2 - Kerr McAdam

S3 - Beth Miller

S4 - Rebecca Collins

Horse Riding Day 2

Today we are back at Ingliston Equestrian Centre for Day 2 of our Broader Curriculum horse riding block. Today groups A and B are both doing an hour of stable management and an hour of riding technique. Great fun!

Second Last Horse Riding Week

This week we are having our second last horse riding week at ingliston Equestrian Centre. The children are in groups learning to trot and canter and also the art of using rugs and bandages in the care of the beautiful horses here. We are all disappointed that we have only one more week here. :)








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James Watt College

Craig McEwan from James Watt College visited the school last week to speak to the S2 pupils about the Skills for Work programme they run for S3 - S4 pupils. It looks very interesting and worthwhile and hopefully some of our pupils will be taking part next session.

Secondary Sport Relief

Today in P.E the children in S3-5 ran 3 miles to raise money for the BBC Sport Relief appeal. We ran from the school, along te esplande and finished with a well earned rest at the bookshop! Well done guys, some great running - Daniel, Alexander, Iain and Craig came home first with Ailie as the first girl. The picture is of the boys cooling off at the bookshop after the run.


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Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday to Mrs Offord who turned.... 21 (again) today!

Thanks for all your hard work in the school.

After school clubs - Choir!

I was fortunate to have the opportunity to listen to the after school choir group singing "The Rose" and "The Lord Bless you and Keep you" yesterday. Both pieces were beautiful! Well done everyone, keep it up!

Ken Cunningham

We were very fortunate to have Ken Cunningham working with us on Wednesday this week.

Ken is the General Secretary of SLS and was working with us to review and evaluate some of our existing practice. He also gave us some advice on possible ways to further develop, extend and improve the school. It was very informative and worthwhile.

RNLI lifeboat week

For the next week, we are raiding money in school for RNLI. Mrs Mole has the ship money box, and stickers for those who make a donation. Please do support this worthwhile charity.







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After school clubs - drama!

The drama club is going very well - everyone who is taking part is enthusiastic and working really hard. Yesterday we spent a short time revising lines before launching into rehearsals...

Earth Science Rocks!

After school today we were visited by Pat Duchart from the Earth Science Education Unit. She was showing our staff loads of excellent ideas, techniques and resources for teaching about rocks, volcanoes and many other aspects of earth science.







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Easter Play

...Action! Our rehearsals are under way at after school drama club in preparation for this years Easter service. The drama looks at the events following the resurrection of Jesus. Children from P3-P7 are working hard to learn lines and songs.



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