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Victorian homework

Posted on May 26, 2011 by dking

Our Victorian homework is well under way and we are enjoying the results! The next piece is due in on Monday 30th May so keep busy!

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New Lanark website

Posted on May 26, 2011 by dking

Just in… a great website to look at before our trip. Go to www.newlanark.org  to see how wonderful a place New Lanark is. At www.newlanark.org/kids meet Annie, a mill girl who worked there. Mrs Black

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Victorian topic

Posted on May 26, 2011 by dking

We are really enjoying our Victorian topic. We are looking especially at what life was like for Victorian children and at the changes that came about in this time. The children have been preparing really interesting contributions for their homework … Continue reading →

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P6 New Lanark Trip Thursday 2nd June

Posted on May 26, 2011 by dking

We are all excited about our trip to New Lanark next week. Please remember to bring a snack, spare drink, lunch and £2 max spending money. Remember too to wear school uniform( trousers would be best) and a warm coat … Continue reading →

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Athletics workshop

Posted on March 15, 2011 by dking

6a enjoyed an Athletics taster workshop today, and were told about Dunbar Athletics club.  The class really enjoyed the workshop and if you’re keen to take part on a regular basis then the Athletics Club provides coaching 2 nights a … Continue reading →

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World Maths Day

Posted on February 28, 2011 by dking

Tuesday 1st March, is World Maths Day.  The class were all given their own usernames and passwords for the official website and we are hoping to get some time in school to compete, having had a little play around and … Continue reading →

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Well done Caitlin!

Posted on February 22, 2011 by dking

Caitlin has recently received a batch of postcards, featuring her winning design from a national competition held in the DPS school diary.  Featuring her character ‘Dani the Daredevil’, she kindly handed out a postcard to all of her classmates.  Her … Continue reading →

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Mrs Black

Posted on February 11, 2011 by dking

On Thursday we had a fantastic time visiting Belhaven Nursing Home. We shared some of the Scottish songs we have been learning with the residents who really enjoyed them and even joined in a few! Jamie played ‘The Rowan Tree’ … Continue reading →

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A very historical week!

Posted on February 1, 2011 by dking

We have learned lots this week, helped by our very successful visit to Traquair House in the Borders on Monday and a visit from the Battle of Prestonpans heritage trust today. Our visit to Traquair offered us a tour around Scotland’s … Continue reading →

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Welcome back everybody

Posted on January 11, 2011 by dking

It’s great to be back, and everyone is raring to go in the new term.  Great to see everyone settling well into their school routines on the first day back.  Well done 6a!  We had lots of news from everyone … Continue reading →

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