School Blog

ENERGY HOUR AT ST MARY'S! We are all being Eco Warriors! On Friday we had our Energy Hour where the whole school switched energy off in order to play our part in being eco friendly. The Eco Committee asked that we all refrain from using laptops, iPads, lights in the classroom and staff laptops ... Continue reading Primary 4/3 - Energy Hour →

We had a great start to cooking club, this week was savoury week and we made pizza rolls . Everyone followed the instructions well to make a delicious treat. We had to spread, fold, sprinkle, and baste our rolls before putting them in the oven to cook. We all worked very well collaboratively. Grace - ... Continue reading Cooking club week 1 →

Primary 1 had a fantastic trip to Edinburgh Castle this week. This was a big adventure for us and a lot of walking but we all did very well and made the school proud. We used our trip to inspire our writing. On Wednesday we participated in our school committee groups where we get the ... Continue reading Primary 1 Castle Trip →

A busy, busy, week! We have worked hard on our literacy this week, and have continued to work on our letter formations. We have also practiced writing our names. In our number work we have seen our peers work with numbers up to 20. We have also worked on pattern recognition and enjoyed water play ... Continue reading TheLifeOfTay! →

On Saturday, our Primary 3 pupils celebrated the Sacrament of Reconciliation. This important step in their faith journey gave the children time to reflect, say sorry, and experience forgiveness. The pupils approached the sacrament with care and confidence, showing how much they have learned during their preparation. We are extremely proud of each child. Well ... Continue reading Sacrament of Reconciliation →

We started our week by celebrating Shrove Tuesday. P3 learned all about why we have Pancake Day and that it is the day before Lent begins. We talked about what Lent means and shared our own Lenten promises. As a class, we also made a very special promise to try our best to be kind ... Continue reading Learning in P3! →

It was lovely to have everyone back in class after the February holiday. We've continued our learning in Literacy and Numeracy, enjoyed the winter sunshine in the field and had fun in the new 'play shed'. Several of us played with the playmobil swimming pool throughout the week. Some of us explored different resources such ... Continue reading Lomond Class Update →

In Primary one this week we kicked off the week learning why we have Pancake Tuesday and what it signifies. We then enjoyed making pancakes, we had to follow the recipe and work as a team, using lots of Meta skills and as always having fun! Following learning about Pancake Tuesday we moved on to ... Continue reading Primary 1 →

This week in Nurture class, the children really enjoyed sharing the story 'When Whale Won't Wait' The colourful illustrations and clear visuals captured their attention and encouraged lots of smiles, engagement, and shared moments. Through adult modelling, symbols, and turn-taking activities linked to the story, the children practised waiting, making choices, and enjoying learning alongside their ... Continue reading Learning to wait together in Nurture Class →

We have enjoyed being with our friends again after the break. Some of us are making great strides in our literacy and have moved onto beginning to work with CVC words and images. We are also continuing to work on our letter formation and practicing writing our name! In Numeracy, we have worked on putting ... Continue reading TheLifeOfTay! →

Today was an exciting day for our Primary 5s as we headed off on our very first camp trip! The buzz on the bus said it all — everyone was full of excitement and ready for adventure. When we arrived, our first challenge was making our beds. There were a few tricky duvet covers ... Continue reading PRIMARY 5 ARE OFF TO CAMP →

What a surprise! Arrived at camp today to snow on the ground. Lots of excited campers! After making our beds (the boys were amazing) and then eating a brilliant lunch, we were straight into activity. Crate Climbing and Low Ropes gave everyone the opportunity to challenge themselves and support others. Below are a selection of ... Continue reading Camping in the Snow →