Today our whole school joined together for a Remembrance Assembly. Mr McCambley led the assembly, highlighting the importance of the Poppy, explaining to the children how the leaf of the poppy should always be set at the 11 o'clock position. This is to remind us of the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month when the armistice was signed. The children participated in the assembly and carried out the act of remembrance to remember those who died.
Primary 2 adorned their handmade poppies to signify this important occasion. They looked truly special with the beautiful array of poppies created by both classes.
Mr McCambley's Golden Postcard celebrations continue to be a weekly assembly highlight. These special awards recognise pupils who consistently make positive choices, show kindness to others, work hard in class and take pride in their learning. We are incredibly proud of all our recipients and the positive example they set for others.
Well done to all of our Golden Postcard winners. Keep shining and continuing to make our school a wonderful place to learn and grow!
Our new Digital Creators Club has made an incredible start, with a fantastic turnout from our Primary Seven pupils and plenty of excitement each week. The club is packed with creativity, teamwork and technology, giving pupils the chance to explore new ideas while developing valuable digital skills.
So far, our young creators have been using Canva to design eye-catching documents and presentations, learning how to bring their ideas to life and share them with others. They have also been developing important collaboration skills, discovering how to work safely and effectively together both in school and at home.
A key focus of the club has been digital citizenship, helping pupils understand how to be kind, respectful and responsible online. We have also explored the exciting world of Artificial Intelligence, learning how AI can be used safely and responsibly to support creativity and learning.
There is lots more to come, including video editing and digital storytelling, and we can't wait to see what our pupils create next. It has been fantastic to watch their confidence, creativity and enthusiasm grow with every session. Most importantly, they are having great fun while building skills that will support them as they move on to secondary school and beyond!
Primary 3 had a fantastic morning taking their maths learning outdoors on the top pitch!
The children enjoyed a range of fun, practical maths games including a ‘Place Value Challenge’, where they worked hard to arrange and sort numbers correctly.
They also loved playing ‘Find the 3D Shape ‘, searching for, collecting and identifying different 3D shapes.
It was wonderful to see everyone learning, working together and putting their maths skills into practice while having lots of fun!
Our P6 classes recently enjoyed an exciting trip to the Navan Centre, Armagh, as part of our World Around Us topic on the Vikings. It was a fantastic interactive day where history truly came to life!
Throughout the day, we learned about Viking culture, their way of life and the important role they played in history. We took part in a range of hands-on activities, including writing in runes and using a quill and ink, giving us a glimpse into how people communicated long ago.
One of the highlights of the visit was meeting a Viking warrior, who shared fascinating facts about Viking life and demonstrated some of the weapons used in battle. We learned about swords, shields, spears, axes and discovered what made the Vikings such skilled warriors.
The trip was both educational and enjoyable, helping us deepen our understanding of the Vikings while bringing our classroom learning to life. A great day was had by all!
Golden Postcard success is always a wonderful celebration in our school. Each week, we look forward to recognising pupils who have demonstrated outstanding effort, positive attitudes, exemplary behaviour and a commitment to learning.
Today, we were delighted to celebrate another group of deserving recipients. Mr McCambley, the teachers and the wider school community are incredibly proud of your achievements. Your hard work, kindness, perseverance and dedication have not gone unnoticed and this special recognition is thoroughly deserved.
Congratulations to all of our Golden Postcard recipients. Continue to be excellent role models for others and keep up the fantastic work. We look forward to celebrating many more successes in the weeks ahead!
Primary 7 pupils in Mr Allen and Mrs Davison's classes have been exploring the fascinating world of bees through their literacy work. Through a range of engaging literacy activities, the pupils learnt about the vital role bees play in our environment and how beekeepers care for their hives. They also explored informative texts, studied labelled diagrams and completed bee-themed comprehension tasks.
To finish the topic, the pupils enjoyed a special Bee Day, where they had the opportunity to sample real honey on toast. It was a memorable experience that helped bring their learning to life while developing an appreciation for these important insects.
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