Author Archives: Katharine Ranyard

Primary 6 visit Lilliput

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Katharine Ranyard

Primary 6 enjoyed a visit from Shoana, one of East Lothian’s drama specialists, on Monday. She led them on a journey to the land of Lilliput where they’ve encountered talking statues, monsters and some very different customs. They’re looking forward to … Continue reading →

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More Victorian Fun!

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Katharine Ranyard

Last Wednesday P6 and P5/6 were visited by Sarah Cowie from Museum Services. She had organised a series of fun Victorian activities including washing clothes using a washboard and a mangle, dressing up for a Victorian photograph and trying out … Continue reading →

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Victorian School Day

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Katharine Ranyard

Primary 6 and Primary 5/6 had fun on Friday turning their rooms into Victorian classrooms and designing routines and lessons around a typical Victorian school day. The children took part in diction and dictation lessons and enjoyed trying out quill … Continue reading →

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P6 Weekly Timetable and Topic Overview

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Katharine Ranyard

For those that requested a copy at the Welcome Evening here are links to the class’s weekly timetable and an overview of the year’s topics. Overview of Primary 6 Topics Weekly timetable

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P2/3 enjoy Art in the Garden

Posted on May 28, 2010 by Katharine Ranyard

Primary 2/3 travelled to the Royal Botanical Gardens in Edinburgh yesterday to enjoy a day of exploration and art activities. We did pencil drawings of leaves and flowers and in the afternoon used these for printing. We all came back … Continue reading →

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Katie Morag Assembly

Posted on May 21, 2010 by Katharine Ranyard

During their class assembly on Thursday Primary 2/3 told their parents, the other infants and the morning nursery class all about the Katie Morag story books. They brought to life the story of Katie Morag Delivers the Mail and sang … Continue reading →

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P2/3 Safety Walk

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Katharine Ranyard

P2/3 enjoyed a walk around the village on Tuesday, trying to spot signs warning us of danger. We were surprised by how many there were. We all enjoyed getting to play in the park on the way back too! On Thursday the … Continue reading →

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Some more P2/3 Christmas Craft photos!

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Katharine Ranyard

[rockyou 155457788] We all enjoyed our second day of craft activities with our parents. We made mini standing Christmas trees and sewed our own Christmas stockings. It was great fun. Thanks again to everyone who came to help!

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P2/3 Christmas Craft

Posted on December 6, 2009 by Katharine Ranyard

[rockyou 155358782] P2/3 invited their parents to an afternoon of fun with glitter, tinsel and sequins on Thursday as they made an array of Christmas decorations and paintings. We’ve completed hanging Christmas trees, shiny stars and angels and Santa magnets. Thank … Continue reading →

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P2/3 celebrate Sukkot

Posted on October 6, 2009 by Katharine Ranyard

P2/3 are learning about the Jewish harvest festival of Sukkot which takes place from Friday 2nd to Friday 9th October. Like many Jewish families this week, we have built a Sukkah and had a happy hour in the woods today … Continue reading →

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