http://edubuzz.org/blogs/saltoun Just another Exc-el.org.uk weblog Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:24:12 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We are going, P1-7, to the Kings Theatre on Thursday 11th December to see Aladdin.  There will be further information about this! http://edubuzz.org/blogs/saltoun/2008/11/19/pantomime/ 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. http://edubuzz.org/blogs/saltoun/2008/11/19/nativitycarol-service/ P1/2/3 and P4/5/6/7 are having their Christmas Party on Wednesday 17th December at 1.30pm - 3pm. http://edubuzz.org/blogs/saltoun/2008/11/19/christmas-party/ All welcome to the above.  Starts at 7.30pm on Wednesday 26th November. http://edubuzz.org/blogs/saltoun/2008/11/19/annual-general-meeting-of-saltoun-primary-school-parent-council/ Ross has worked very hard to earn Rugby Player of the Month!  He has received this for showing lots of effort.  Well done Ross! http://edubuzz.org/blogs/saltoun/2008/11/19/rugy-ross/ 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 ... http://edubuzz.org/blogs/saltoun/2008/11/19/carol-singing-and-christmas-crafts/ 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 ... http://edubuzz.org/blogs/saltoun/2008/11/19/eco-day-of-action/ Miss Leslie is looking for volunteers to help with paired reading.  You do not have to have a child at the school, perhaps you live in the village and have some spare time that we can use!   Click on the link to find out more.  invite-letter-oct-08 http://edubuzz.org/blogs/saltoun/2008/10/28/scotland-read-paired-reading-partners/ 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...... http://edubuzz.org/blogs/saltoun/2008/10/28/busy-benmore/ 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! http://edubuzz.org/blogs/saltoun/2008/10/28/notes-on-a-story/