We are going, P1-7, to the Kings Theatre on Thursday 11th December to see Aladdin.  There will be further information about this!

Preperations for our Christmas Nativity and Carol Service are starting this week.  We will be in touch soon looking for help with costumes and learning words.  The Service is on Thursday 18th December at 2pm in Saltoun Parish Church.

P1/2/3 and P4/5/6/7 are having their Christmas Party on Wednesday 17th December at 1.30pm - 3pm.

We have held our annual Dragon’s Den event.  P4/5/6/7 pupils have worked in groups to decide upon a product to sell at the Christmas Craft Fair.  They made a prototype, costings and resource list and then presented their ideas to the Dragons. There are some very imaginative and creative products this year and production has started!  Of course, Nursery and P1/2/3 will also be making crafts to sell.  As usual we will start with Carol Singing around the village at 6pm and then make our way down to the Hall for our Craft Fair at 7pm.

Today was our Day of Action!  We had great fun laying our clay stepping stones with Alison, making a bog area and minbeast garden with Miss Houghton and Miss Brown.  Nursery and a group of P1/2/3 children made bird feeders with Richard English, the Forest Ranger. Mrs Baillie and her group planted our tubs with winter plants.  Mrs Ritchie and her group worked very hard tidying and sweeping the garden.  P4/5/6/7 made amazing bird houses and a hedgehog house with Isla’s Dad and they are dotted around the garden and playground.  As soon as we can we will put photos onto the site so you can see us in action!

Just to keep you updated on what’s happening at Benmore.  After arriving yesterday and settling into the accommodation, pupils went on a night walk.  This was very exciting being outside in the dark!  Today pupils went climbing.  We reached some dizzy heights!  Snow is forecast - watch this space……

Primary 1/2/3 have been working with Mr Turnbull from the Arts and Cultural Department.  He is a musician and teacher.  Pupils have been exploring instruments and using music to tell the story of Marvin.  Pupils have been conducting their own compositions.  We can’t wait to hear their final pieces!