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P5 Invade The Botanics!

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Dave Cain

Yesterday we all went to the Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh to learn more about flowers and plants and as a great way to finish our work on the John Muir award. It was awesome fun and there were some really interesting … Continue reading →

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Daring P5 Go Gorge Walking

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Dave Cain

Yesterday we went with Martyn from outdoor ed to try some gorge walking. He took the class in two groups – one in the morning and the other in the afternoon. We took a long walk all round the hills and … Continue reading →

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P5 Study The River Tyne – In Style!

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Dave Cain

Well we had a great a time exploring the River Tyne about 8 miles further up the river from where it runs past the school.  We went up to Haddington where the river is bigger and wider. We split into … Continue reading →

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Time March(es) On For P5

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Dave Cain

Hi Everyone. Mr Cain asked us to write a blog about the really (really) busy March we have had. Anyway this is what we been doing – Tennis, African Film Show, Fairtrade and making masks, Surprise Food Tasting, Finished our … Continue reading →

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Bye Bye Fishies!

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Dave Cain

It was a sad day. It was time to release the trout that we had looked after since they were just eggs. Dr Girvan said we had done a wonderful job in looking after them and that she had never … Continue reading →

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MTV Watch Out!

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Dave Cain

P5 have enjoyed a lot of dance opportunities this year – we’ve had social dances at Christmas, had a dance specialist in with us for “Mandras Magic” which looked at dances from different cultures and still to come is a … Continue reading →

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Another John Muir Update

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Dave Cain

We have been continuing with lots of activities for our John Muir award project. Last week we were out in the woods on a scavenger hunt looking for lots of different items like – a smooth piece of tree bark, … Continue reading →

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Something Fishy Going On In P5

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Dave Cain

At last the big day arrived. We finally got to meet Dr Jo Girvan from the River Forth Fisheries Trust when she came into class today to start our Fish In The Classroom project. We were out in the woods … Continue reading →

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P5′s ongoing quest for the John Muir award

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Dave Cain

P5 have been working hard over the whole school year to meet a John Muir Award at Discovery level. Since we have returned to school after the Christmas holidays this work has continued. Whatever the weather we have been out … Continue reading →

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John Muir

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Dave Cain

 Over the course of the year P5 have been discovering lots about the life of John Muir and the importance of conservation.  The pupils have worked together to redesign the Quiet Area of the school grounds to create a wonderful … Continue reading →

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