School Blog

Another busy week in Primary 3. We undertook stage 2 of our Egyptian mummy making and wrapped our mummies in bandages before covering in glue to make them hard on the outside. We are now waiting until they dry. Our Building Thinking Classrooms task involved trying to solve a tricky problem using coloured cubes but ... Continue reading Primary 3 - Friday 9th October 2026 →

We enjoyed revising some key French phrases today including, saying hello, introducing ourselves and saying how we feel. We enjoyed playing a dice game where we had to roll a number to determine our mood, then tell our partner in French with as much expression and drama as we could. Have a great weekend.

We have had another busy week in Primary 2! As part of our topic work, we enjoyed visits from a nurse and dentist, who taught us all about keeping our bodies healthy and looking after our teeth. In Numeracy, we started our new topic on position and movement. We had lots of fun racing toy cars ... Continue reading A little primary 2 update! →

A great week in P5/4! We are working on description writing and are currently describing Halllowern. We are also researching Romans using our laptops and have been learning about ecosystems. we now have pet snails in class and will be learning about their safe ecosystem and what non living things they need to survive. P5 ... Continue reading P5/4s week of learning →

Happy Thursday everyone! It's a bit chilly out but we are fully charged Taycells (other battery products are available) enjoying every crisp moment...we like crisps...and crisp mornings. Busy, busy... P.E. - Even more popular than crisps. We love running, jumping, balancing. Architects in the making...Through intensive interactions we have practiced our knowledge of symmetry and ... Continue reading thelifeoftay! →

We are loving our Wednesday mornings in P7. Some of us have a block of swimming lessons at St Margaret's Academy. We are loving using the floats,, jumping in and swimming under the water to collect the rings. We have been focusing on using our legs and kicking with more strength. We really enjoy playing ... Continue reading Wednesday mornings P7 →

In primary 6 this week we have spent a lot of time sharing our learning. Both with each other and with our adults who came to visit us on Friday. We have been sharing our work on our chosen planet with each other which has allowed us to practice our presenting skills as well as ... Continue reading Sharing our learning in P6 →

We've had another week full of fun, learning and lots of smiles! In Numeracy, we enjoyed playing number bingo, which was a great way to practise our listening skills and quickly find and recognise numbers. For Outdoor Learning, we headed to the woods with P1. We learned about our boundaries, how to keep ourselves safe ... Continue reading P2 WEEKLY ROUND UP →

This week in Health and Well Being we have been continuing our topic on Friendship which has worked well as we welcome a new pupil to our class. The children have been demonstrating our School Values by including, helping and supporting him as he settles in to his new class. In RE we have been ... Continue reading Primary 3 - Friday 2nd October 2026 →

Making the most of the autumnal weather in Ness. Outdoor learning is a major focus for us and our our pupils were keen to plant some seeds. We learned about the way seeds germinate and what care and nutrients they need to grow. Like us, they need proper food, water, warmth and sunlight. Cool Fact: ... Continue reading October Arrives for Ness Class →

This week in P5/4 we have been learning how to listen, share and take turns with our mystery boxes. Twice weekly we open a different box and learn how to play a new game or complete a puzzle. We have stated our new science topic - ecosystems - and our new IDL topic - Romans. ... Continue reading P5/4's mystery boxes! →

Well...October 1st! The daylight hours are becoming a little fewer, and the temperature a little cooler but we...in Tay!...are powering on! Wellies...check. Waterproofs...check. Snacks...check. Toothbrushing...check. Reading...check. Number bonding...check. Crafty art of very cool octopi with googly eyes, and pink legs...check. Playing with our friends from the other ERB classes...check. Busy, busy...Check. Autumn here we come!