Halloween around the school October 31, 2008
Posted by Aline Denholm in : Uncategorized , 2commentsMany of the classes have been making lanterns, witch pictures and writing stories about Halloween. Here are some of the pictures they made.
Even one of the teachers dressed up as a witch for the day.
P7 Camp October 2, 2008
Posted by Aline Denholm in : Uncategorized , add a commentDay 2 September 30th
Everyone here is having a great time, working as a team with people they hardly know. The staff are also enjoying themselves, Mrs Hackett and Ms Glacken had a shootout at archery (we wonʼt say who won!) See you soon.
Everyone at Dounans
P7 Camp News September 30, 2008
Posted by Aline Denholm in : Uncategorized , 21commentsPrimary 7 Transition Camp 2008
Day 1 September 29th
We have arrived safe and sound and enjoyed a very busy day finding our way around, doing activities, eating and MAKING OUR BEDS!!!! Yes Mrs. Hackett was right - some of us didn’t recognise a flat sheet and as for putting on a duvet cover…….(say no more)
Here are some comments. We hope you enjoy reading them:
· Today we went on a long bus ride to Dounans. We were all wondering what it would be like. We are all impressed. Lauren P 7A
· We built our own raft out of logs and barrels, it was so much fun!! Rebecca A 7A
· The food is great. We had burgers and hot dogs with a side of salad. Yum Yum Lachlan R 7A
· We went for a peaceful walk in the forest for about 2hours. We crossed a small bridge and went to a bird lookout. We saw red squirrels chomping on peanuts left out for them. Then they started playing and chasing each other. It was great fun to watch!! Nuala 7A
· It’s the best We feel sorry for you all doing stuff like maths Chris B 7A
· Weather not so good but it cleared up a bit. Orienteering was fun and challenging but dinner was the best. Lewis M 7A
· We did a fantastic tree climb, it was over 12m. I climbed all the way to the top now I am very proud of myself. Ellen 7A
· Today I did the Mohalk Walk where you stand on a piece of wire and walk across it holding on to a piece of rope. Isobel Fisher 7B
· The Mohalk Walk is great!! Rebecca L 7B
· Fun activities which are real thrillers and a new experience Emily Peterson 7A
· I enjoyed the line wire Jonny 7A
· The food is great Scott 7A
· Today we did raft building it was great fun. We used barrels and rope. Then we got to go on the raft. I had a great time Hannah 7A
· Today at camp I enjoyed the line wire it was really fun and difficult. I also spilled my steak pie all over the floor. Liam 7A
· We spent 2 hours on a bus but it was worth it!! Katrina S 7A
· I did the 20 foot pole climb I thought it would be easy but it wasn’t when I got to the top the pole wobbled. I had to jump off and touch a target. I’ve made new friends with a girl called Caroline and other people in my dorm. Now we are playing SPLAT!!! Annie-Lyn 7A
· We went on a nature walk and we were looking for clues, There was red and grey squirrels and we all got messy as we walked through a ditch Chris O 7A
· We went on the tree climb it was 12 metres high, now I feel brilliant for climbing it Kirsty Mc 7A
· There was an awesome slide in the middle of the woods you had to be careful because you could get wet and muddy Emma and Suzanne 7C
· You get very muddy and wet on the nightline but its great fun. Alannah and Callum 7C
· It was really good when you did the commando crawl under the net Robbie 7C
· Everyone worked as a team on the raft building task. We had to row around the lake and my team won Tiegan 7C
· It’s a fun educational place where everyone can come and enjoy themselves Chloe 7C
· We played the dice game and when you had the dice you couldn’t move your feet and we had to get round the course together Jade Kaitlyn and Dean 7C
· We were really scared at first on the crate climbbecause we thought we were going to fallbut we ended up doing much better than we thought David, Jonathan, Maya and Nicola 7C
· It was really scary at the start of the flying fox but once you went it was great fun. We all helped each other when it wasn’t our shot Erin and Amy 7C
We have had a very busy day but we’ll let Niall from 7A have the last word tonight
· Today was very tiring, first we went on a long bus trip, then when we got to our dorms we had to make the beds and unpack before going to a meeting then an activity. Oh well it’s almost bedtime!! Niall 7A
P4 Assembly September 26, 2008
Posted by Aline Denholm in : Uncategorized , 1 comment so farP4A, 4B and 4C produced a very good assembly on Friday 19th September. Many parents, grandparents and friends turned up to watch them. The theme of the assembly was friendship. P4A put on a play called The Rainbow Children. The class had learned some sign language to go along with it. P4B told us about the things they liked to do with their friends and also what their first names mean. P4C told us about a story they had read called The Rainbow Fish.
New Headteacher May 28, 2008
Posted by Aline Denholm in : Uncategorized , 1 comment so farOur Ref: DJL/MJH/dunbarprimary
Tel: 01620-827596
e-mail: dledingham at eastlothian.gov.uk
27 May 2008
Dear Parents
Appointment of Head Teacher – Dunbar Primary School
Shortleet interviews took place on Monday 26 May for the position of Head Teacher at Dunbar Primary School. The interview panel consisted of 2 parents from the Dunbar Primary School Parent Council; Don Ledingham, Acting Director of Education and Children’s Services; Paul McLennan, Dunbar elected member. The panel was chaired by Peter Mackenzie, Convenor of the Education and Children’s Services Committee.
Following a very extensive advertising process and a preliminary longleet interview, the shortleet candidates were required to complete a comprehensive in-tray exercise which involved them completing a number of tasks which a head teacher would have to complete in a time limited manner.
These exercises were then reviewed by the interview panel prior to interview.
Following the interview, it was unanimously agreed to offer the position to Mrs Helen Gillanders, currently Acting Head Teacher at Stenton Primary School. Mrs Gillanders has an outstanding record as a teacher and Depute Head Teacher, having previously worked for ten years at Longniddry Primary School.
An interesting dimension to Mrs Gillanders background is that for eight years she was the manager of Halls of Residence at Edinburgh University which involved her managing a £1 million budget and a large number of staff.
Mrs Gillanders is a graduate of the Scottish Qualification for Headship course and a very strong classroom practitioner in her own right. This unique combination of business management skills, allied to her commitment and passion for education, made her an outstanding choice for the future of Dunbar Primary School.
Mrs Gillanders has made it clear that her commitment is to develop a long-term collective vision for the school involving all stakeholders including parents, teachers, pupils and members of the community.
We are confident that her management and leadership skills will enable the school to fulfil her ambition to create ‘one of the most outstanding schools in the UK’. Undoubtedly she will be convening an early parents’ information evening to meet with you and to share her vision for the future.
I am sure you will join with me and her colleagues at the school in giving her our full support to take the school forward over this important period in the history of Dunbar Primary School.
Yours sincerely
Don Ledingham
Acting Director of Education and Children’s Services
Updated Year Plan May 28, 2008
Posted by Aline Denholm in : Uncategorized , add a commentYEAR CALENDER 2007-2008
Updated: 24 April 2008
Date Time Event
14.04.08 4 day P5C York trip
22.04.08 4 day P5A York trip
22.04.08 9.15 to 3.00 P4A Museum of Flight
24.04.08 P7 Transition
24.04.08 9.15 to 3.00 P4B Museum of Flight
28.04.08 4 day P5B York trip
28.04.08 Morning P7 Class Photographs
28.04.08 9.15 to 3.00 P4C & P4D Museum of Flight
29.04.08 10.45 to 12.30 P6C to Methodist Church
29.04.08 9.30 Day or Night Science (P4 & P3)
01.05.08 11.00 Primary Cross Country at Hallhill
01.05.08 10.45 to 12.30 P6A to Methodist Church
02.05.08 12.00 In-service RNSO for P6 teachers
05.05.08 Holiday
06.05.08 In Service Day
07.05.08 Pupils Return
07.05.08 10.00 P5B East Beach with Ranger
07.05.08 PM P7 to Corn Exchange
07.05.08 7.00 to 8.30 Keeping Myself Safe presentation by H Stewart – P6 Parents/Carers
09.05.08 P7 Transition Day
12.05.08 1.00 to 2.30 Scottish Opera Workshop (P5’s)
12-16 Week (May) Walk to school week
13.05.08 7.30 Parent Council Meeting at Hallhill
16.05.08 JRSO Competition – Dressing up of bikes, scooters, walkers
20.05.08 P3C to visit Dunbar Castle
20.05.08 All Day Dentist to visit P1 and P7 in school
20.05.08 All Day Dentist to visit P1 and P7 in school
21.05.08 10.00 P5C East Beach Visit
22.05.08 9.00-1.00 P7 trip to Ingliston - Choices for Life
22.05.08 P3A to visit Dunbar Castle
26.05.08 2.30 Scottish Opera P5 Performance – P5 Parents
27.05.08 All Day Zoolab visit to P2 classes
28.05.07 Meadowbank – East Lothian Athletics Competition
28.05.08 P3B to visit Dunbar Castle
29.05.08 P3D to visit Dunbar Castle
30.05.08 9.00-12.00 Infant Sports P1 to P3 Parents welcome
02.06.08 9.00 P2A & P2B to Butterfly World
02.06.08 1.30 to 3.00 P7B and P3A to Lauderdale Park
04.06.08 Morning August P1 Enrolment – P1 teachers to visit
04.06.08 7.30 Parent Council Meeting
09.06.08 9.00 3A/3B to Alnwick Castle
09.06.08 9.00 P2C & P2D to Butterfly World
10.06.08 9.00 3C/3D to Alnwick Castle
12.06.08 9.00 & 11.00 P1 (August Enrolment) visit to classes.
12.06.08 2.30 P1 Enterprise Plant Sale – P1 Parents/Carers Invited
13.06.08 9.00-12.15 Upper Sports P4 to P7 Parents welcome
14.06.08 School Fete
14.06.08 1.45 Crowning of Gala Queen
17.06.08 P1D/P1E Botanic Gardens Trip
18.06.08 All Day P1A/P1B/P1C Botanic Gardens Trip
18.06.08 7.00 Summer Concert – Parents Welcome
19.06.08 All day P7 BBQ at John Muir Park
25.06.08 2.00 P7 Musical for parents
25.06.08 6.30 – 9.00 P7 Leavers Dance
27.06.08 11.00 End of year assembly – End of Term 3.
YEAR CALENDER 2008 – 2009
14.08.08 In Service Staff Resume
15.08.08 In Service Staff
18.08.08 Start Term 1 Pupils Resume
29.09.08 P7 School Camp
Eco Club! January 31, 2008
Posted by Miss Dalgleish in : Uncategorized , 1 comment so farThe Eco Club has been very busy creating lovely table decorations for the dinner hall. We have also been working on our own website. You can have a look at it at:
http://edubuzz.org/blogs/dunbarprimaryecoclub
Let us know if you have any ideas about what our next projects could be!
Risk Factory Visit December 12, 2007
Posted by Sarah Wong in : P7, Uncategorized , add a commentPrimary 7 visited the ‘Risk Factory’ in Chesser, Edinburgh on Tuesday 20th and Wednesday 21st November. The Risk Factory is Scotland’s first purpose built interactive safety centre. It is a ‘mock’ village built inside a warehouse with hands-on, real life settings as a context in which to deliver important safety messages to young people. The Primary 7 pupils found the scenarios very thought provoking and at times very powerful. We are trying not to give too much away incase we spoil it for next years’ Primary 7 pupils! If you require further information about The Risk Factory, please visit www.theriskfactory.org/
Links with Africa December 12, 2007
Posted by Sarah Wong in : P7, Uncategorized , add a commentPrimary 7 are hoping to continue to build strong links with Africa through the work of Eric Foggit in Rwanda. Eric recently visited our classes to tell us more about children in a school where he has close connections. The P7 classes wrote letters to the children and Eric has taken them with him on his current visit to Rwanda in the hope that we might be able to set up communication with some of those children. We are all really excited about the prospect of having an African ‘pen pal’.
Cluster P7 Camp at Dounans, Aberfoyle December 12, 2007
Posted by Sarah Wong in : Uncategorized , 1 comment so farP7 Camp was an outstanding success! The pupils experienced high challenges such as the Tree Climb, the Pole Climb and the Cat Walk as well as problem solving challenges like the Mohawk Walk and trust and teamwork challenges like the Night Line. They worked up quite an appetite and managed to dust off a cooked breakfast, hot lunch, dinner with dessert and hot chocolate and sandwiches before bed! The pupils were mixed in amongst the other cluster schools so that they had a chance to meet the rest of the future S1 2008/9. Many strong friendships were created as a result of camp and the experience was one which P7 say they will never forget!
