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P4’s Scottish Performance and Gallery June 24, 2008

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Primary Four invited their parents along this afternoon to see their artwork in the Scottish art gallery. The parents were also treated to a wee Scottish show, full of singing, dancing and poetry. All of the acts were chosen and prepared by the pupils themselves and had to have a Scottish theme.

Afterwards, the parents were invited to view our gallery with a cup of tea and a biscuit. It was a great afternoon.

Our gallery was even visited by our local councillor, Peter MacKenzie, who was joined by photographers from the East Lothian Courier and the East Lothian News.

P5 get creative with Mums, Dads,Grans,Grandads,Aunties,Uncles….. June 24, 2008

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On Monday P5 had an Arts & Crafts afternoon with parents and other relatives. A good time was had by all and there were some unexpected surprises in the form of artists amongst our visitors.

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P4 Scottish Art Gallery June 24, 2008

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The school gallery has been transformed into a Scottish Art Gallery this week by the primary fours. We have been studying four Scottish artists as part of our Scotland topic this term and the work on display in our art gallery is our own response to these artists work. The artists we have been studying are JD Fergusson, Samuel Peploe, George Birrell and Francis Cadell.

We have invited our parents along to view our gallery this afternoon, and they will also be treated to some Scottish entertainment and refreshments.

We think the gallery looks fabulous, what do you think?

P7 Leavers Assembly June 23, 2008

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Today P7 performed their leavers assembly to parents.It was a mixture of sketches and singing giving a snapshot of their time at primary school.It was great to see so many family members in school to watch the mixture of memories.

Well done to everyone who took part today.

Sports Day June 23, 2008

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Last Thursday we held our annual sports afternoon.The whole school were involved.Pupil Council had asked their classes which races they would like and this is what we had

*egg and spoon

*3 legged race

*wheelbarrow race

*skipping

and a whole school relay!

We were lucky with the weather as some very dark clouds rolled over the field! It only started to rain at the end of the afternoon.Some parents came to watch.We hope they enjoyed it.

Woosh Drama Club June 22, 2008

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This term a group of Primary six pupils have been coming along to the Woosh Drama After School Club on Tuesdays. Myself and Shonagh Davidson, a Drama specialist, have enjoyed running the club with our 12 very enthusiastic members!

Here are some of the pupil’s comments:

Shonagh, our Drama teacher is very nice and she does Drama with Miss Russell. Some of the activities we do are games, drama, talking about things and circle times. (Taylor and Kira, P6)

Woosh drama is fun because we always play games and have one of the best teachers in the school who helps with the drama. I really like it and I hope it returns next year. (Ross Pitcairn, P6S)

Woosh is the best Drama Club. I love it and enjoy it. There’s lots of games and I love the teachers that do it. (Kira, P6S)

I absolutely luv Woosh, it’s the bomb! The games are the 2nd best, but the drama is the best bit! Miss Russell and Shonagh are the best teachers in the world!! (Nicole Wright, P6S)

Drama club is the best ever! We do tons of drama games like miming ones such as “What’s my job?” and group co-operation games like ” 1 to Whatever” I would love to stay and you should all come to drama, I wish!! ( Emma Walker P6)

Drama Club is the best club that I’ve ever been to. We learn new games and my favourite is the parachute game called Sharks (Lucy McLeish, P6G)

Drama is cool and I like the people that go to it (Paul Greig, P6S)

P5 visit Blair Drummond Safari Park June 22, 2008

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Last Wednesday P5 visited Blair Drummond Safari Park .There was so much to see and do ! It was great to see the animals close up.Everyone enjoyed the sealion show.They are so clever and follow instructions first time !All the children were very well behaved and were a credit to our school.

Learning about Oil June 18, 2008

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As part of our Middle East topic 5G have learnt that most of the world’s oil comes from this part of the world. Having looked at pictures of oil derricks and wells we dcided to make our own ones.

 

P4J TRIP TO VISIT SUSHEILA JAMES - SCOTTISH ARTIST June 18, 2008

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We visited Prestongrange Museum during The 3 Harbours Festival Week. As we were studying Scotland in P4, we thought it would be interesting to meet a Scottish artist. She showed us examples of her sculptures and how she plans her ideas, before using the limestone to create the sculpture. After our trip we wrote ‘Thank You’ letters to Susheila.

Making our 3D maps June 18, 2008

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Having decided to demonstrate our learning by making 3D maps 5G have had great fun using all types of media - clay,paint, papier mache and more as you can see.