Today, p2a went on a mini beast hunt in our school garden. 🐛🔍 It's amazing how many of the mini beasts we are learning about, live just outside 🐜🐞 #outdoorlearning

P5b have been exploring texture and colour using thread to create art works inspired by the artist Do Ho Suh. Reflecting on the theme of belonging, connection and identity. #uncrc #article31

It was lovely to get outside in the sunshine for PE this week. P7a made the most of it - working on athletics and improving their stamina. #article29 #article31

P3 have been enjoying their music sessions with NYCOS the last couple of weeks and today we had super co-operation, creativity and fun through exploring a variety of open-ended activities. #article29

Well done P1 for earning your pebble jar treat of a popcorn and pyjama day! You really are a great team, showing respect, kindness, honesty, inclusion and kindness in all your play and learning both indoors and out.
#uncrc #article15 #outdoorlearning

P5b had a great trip at Dynamic Earth! Workshop on Climate Change, tour, and play park. #article24 #article31

We have been using different materials for painting ladybirds. We have been learning interesting facts about ladybirds we are good at counting spots!

Minibeasts learning continuing...We had a visitor from primary school who shared her knowledge and love for snails. The children enjoyed learning about snails, now we know that they like to eat leaves...

We had a great, very busy first week after Easter break. The children have been enjoying good weather playing with their friends and exploring flowers and minibeast in the nursery garden. We found out that snails don't eat watermelon...

Listen to pupils from the Rights Respecting Pupil Voice group St Mary's (Leith) and catch up with 30 minutes of songs for children all about Rights and Respect:

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Brilliant news from our friends St.Ninians RCPS! 👏🏼
We’ve enjoyed helping our learning community schools with their Rights Respecting Schools journeys and look forward to hearing what everyone’s been up to at our sharing event in May.

Having learned about the main parts of a plant, P6a were tasked with dissecting a flower and labelling it. A fun and creative lesson. #UNCRC #article29

P5a loved their Outdoor Learning Maths lesson in the sunshine today. They very cleverly sorted through 7 Venn Diagram challenges. #UNCRC #Article28 #LearnOutdoors

This P6 superstar is setting up a dance club for any P4 and P6 children who are interested. Come to the flexibase at playtime on a Monday and Thursday. 💃 🕺 🪩
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A huge thank you to members of our school community who gave their time on Saturday to help improve the outdoor learning area in our back playground - what a difference! We look forward to our pupils being able to enjoy this area more going forward. #Article24 EdinburghLfS

Lots of very engaged P1s on our trip to Dynamic Earth today, consolidating our learning about our Wonderful World. I wonder which part you liked best, children? 🌋🏔️🌍
Thank you to the staff who made us very welcome! #article28

Following parent/carer feedback we are delighted to be increasing our FREE Active Schools extra-curricular offer using our PEF money and will now include lunchtime clubs. Details shared in Friday's email. Bookings open 6pm Monday 22nd April. Active Schools Edinburgh #Article15 #Article29