Year 2 and 3 have been working really hard in maths lessons learning all about using the inverse, solving missing number problems and doing some excellent independent problem solving with addition and subtraction. To make use of all our problem solving skills, we had a sporty problem solving morning! All the children worked in groups...Read More

This term, year 2/3 are investigating sculpture in their art lessons. To kick things off, we had a look at the work of Marc Quinn, who uses some very unusual materials to create his sculptures including ice and bread! We had a go at shaping bread dough to look like our hands, adding in details...Read More

A very special visitor came into school this morning: Father Christmas! He visited all the classes and the children welcomed him very warmly and were very excited to see him. The children sang songs to him and asked him lots of questions and told him a few jokes, which made him chuckle – see you...Read More

The children have been busy creating some lovely Christmas crafts this week. The Y5 and 6 children have made a chocolate rudolph and a nativity stain-glass window and all the Year 4/5/6 children have made Christmas hats and an edible Christmas tree with Mrs Bell. I think we are now ready for Christmas!Read More

We had a super time at the annual Christmas party: plenty of fun and games and an abundance of food! The children made some lovely party hats in the morning and wore them during their party tea. Thank you for all the wonderful party food contributions; they were very much appreciated – a great afternoon!...Read More

The glitter has been out in class 1. We have been having great fun decorating the tree, wrapping presents, making party hats, playing party games and enjoying tasty food. A good time was had by all, as you can see. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas from the Class 1 team.Read More

To finish our science topic all about “Everyday Materials”, year 2/3 used their knowledge of materials and their properties to design and construct some sailing vessels! We collected materials and worked out which ones were waterproof and which would absorb liquids. Then the children worked in pairs to design a boat that would float on...Read More

This week, the school community were treated to a delightful performance of the Nativity “A Little Bird Told Me”. The play told a lovely story about a little bird who decides to visit and give a gift to a new baby king. The children performed all the songs with great enthusiasm and acted their parts wonderfully....Read More

At the beginning of this term the children in Year 2 and 3 were presented with a challenge. They had to design and make a permanent structure that would allow people on the Isle of Struay (where Katie Morag lives) to cross the village bay. The children have worked really hard, designing, making mock ups,...Read More

We had a super morning on Monday making Christmas baubles. The children used festive-coloured materials and ribbon to make a very professional-looking bauble!  They all made a super job and were extremely proud of their  finished products. A big thank you to Mrs Botham for coming into school and spending the day with us to...Read More