Glow Blogs

This week P6 went back in time to 1897 to take our lessons in a Victorian classroom and to see what life was like during Queen Victoria's reign. On arrival we changed into our school uniform - a white frilly smock for the girls and shirts and waistcoats for the boys. Sitting the girls away ... Continue reading P6 go back to school in 1897... →

Primary 6 who have had a busy week! After our author in the hall visit, we continued our Book Week by making Book character wooden spoons - the ideas and creativity of which were fantastic. We also continued with our Talk Money activities following our visit from the Credit Union and found out all about ... Continue reading P6 have had a busy week →

Last week Primary 6 enjoyed two sessions at Polbeth nursery to meet their future buddies. They took part in an exciting science experiment, before spending time playing with all the children. Buddies won't be chosen until much nearer the end of the year, when Primary 6 have met all the children. For now, it's just ... Continue reading P6 make their first trip to nursery →

This week P6 enjoyed a trip to West Calder Library to borrow a book and collect some topic books about The Victorians. We also enjoyed meeting our nursery buddies in the woods and took part in an outdoor learning session together. It's also been a full on week finishing our props and scenery for Shrek ... Continue reading P6 meet buddies at outdoor learning and enjoy a trip to the library →

It's been an exciting few weeks in P6 as we got to go to Nursery to meet our future P1 buddies! Firstly, we visited in the morning to meet the first group; then we returned in the afternoon and met the afternoon children. We'll be having some more visits soon and have already made lots ... Continue reading P6 meet their future buddies at Nursery →

Big well done to Primary 6 today who led their learning in Maths. After some coaching from Mr Elliott, the pupils were more than capable leading the lesson learning the 12 times tables. Many future teachers in this class! I really enjoyed my time with you today guys! - Mr E

Well done to P6 for taking part in the EuroQuiz! They got a brilliant 35/60, answering questions across four rounds . The team comprised Adam, Luke, Shaheen and Katie with Kymberley as the stand-in. Well done for working so hard! Here they are with their certificates.

P6 have had a busy few weeks back at school! Over the next few weeks we will work towards the final stages of the John Muir award. Today we completed the discover and explore section with Mr Lockhart. We discovered some animal footprints and habitats also had time to explore and play in other parts ... Continue reading P6 work towards final stage of John Muir Award →

P6 have had a busy week. We started our new topic - Europe - and have begun to learn about Flags and country facts. As well as learning about Europe generally, each pupil has picked two countries to research and present to the rest of the class. A P6 team of 4 pupils will be ... Continue reading P6's busy week! →

Today P6 enjoyed a well-earned trip to the Hub to take part in a music well-being workshop with local band Saint Phnx. Brothers Stevie and Al welcomed P6, introduced themselves and explained how music can help you with your emotions and wellbeing. Speaking candidly about some of the tough times they have faced, the band ... Continue reading P6's Happy Place workshop with local band Saint Phnx →