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Pr 1/2/3 have been on an adventure this week. They walked over to the Convent woods on Monday and found, Fairy's Wings! The children were so excited and have them now up in the classroom. I am wondering if the Fairies have been looking for them! Maybe one day when we come to school they will be gone! We were delighted to have Kate Findlay's Dad with us on the trip and he showed the children many things about the woods and the children have come back to school full of interesting facts about trees and woodlands. Thanks also to Mrs Mansbridge and Mrs Kennard for giving of their time to accompany the children.

As I am writing this I can hear lovely singing from the Pr 3/4/5 the, "Music Man" - John Thomson came to school yesterday. He encourages the children to sing through games and activities. The children love when he comes in and I have to say the children sound tremendous. They must still be practising today, simply super!

Pr 5/6/7 had two visitors into their class this week, Father Stuart and Mr Varwell came to speak to the children about Christianity, how they became a Priest and a Minister and the children asked both men lots of very difficult questions about their faith. The children have learnt many things. We shall be visiting the chapel after the October Holidays.

Next week is the BIG PARENT COUNCIL MEETING!! 2.30 in the STAFF ROOM. Mrs Bowcott will run a creche in the nursery but we are time limiting the meeting and it will only run until 3.30! PLEASE please come and join us. We really need you!!

It's Friday again the time is flying.

Last week it was rain and this week the wind! What a start to the autumn! Thankfully no one blew away on Tuesday! Please can I remind parents that children should all bring a jacket and suitable footwear for play times. We really try to get the children out to play, this break is a real brain break and helps so much with concentration, whilst we will not put children out in pouring rain they could be out when the weather is not so nice and should have suitable clothing.

Safety Jackets will be issued later this term so please return any you have about from last year.

A sweatshirt orders are now being taken please return them by Friday 18th September.

We also need to update your contact details - please inform the school of any changes.

Pr 5/6/7 have had an active week, a big thanks to Matthew McIver for arranging a really fun afternoon Golf Tournament. We were also so lucky to have super weather. The winners were Jonothan, Connor and Niamh. Lisa, Morgan, James B, Kenny , Paige and Rosie also received medals. It was great to see the children really having a go!

Pr 3/4/5 have continued to create Hogwarts School and Hagrid is now larger than life on the classroom wall. They have also been rounding numbers in maths.

Pr 1/2/3 have been learning about invertebrates! I am impressed! The children have been looking at countryside and seaside animals.

Pr 1/2/3 were very delighted to see the little fairy I caught in the woods last night at this morning's assembly. The fairy went a quick visit to the class before I let it free. (no cruelty to fairies here!)

The Nursery have been busy today making very tasty Gingerbread men and have been reading the story. No Gingerbread men escaped as far as I know, but if you see any lurking around the village you will know where they came from.

What a few days of rain we have had. The children were delighted to be able to get out and play this lunch time after being couped up on Thursday.

The children have had a busy week again.

Pr 1/2/3 should all be getting used to the Oxford reading tree and learning about the goings on of the characters Biff, Chip and Floppy the dog. They have also spent much time this week learning about the woodland creatures and animals which live in the enchanted wood. They were learning how to sort animals that had a back bone to those who did not.

Pr 3/4/5 have been enjoying the story of Harry Potter and have worked hard to create Harry Potter letters, had to cut out and make some Harry Potter glasses and they have begun work on a super display of Hogwarts School for the classroom wall. I have been told that the choosing hat is coming on a flying visit and will sort the class into new house teams in a similar fashion to what happens at Hogwarts. That should be fun!

Pr 5/6/7 have been following the story of the Kelpie's Pearls learning about the characters and setting in more detail. They have plum jam for sale at £1 for a small jar and £2 for a large jar. The swimming has been going really well and the children are beginning to find their confidence in the water. The children have been singing some Gaelic songs with Mrs Macdonald and learning about the colours in French.

The nursery are trying all kinds of different vegetables, they have been picking beans and peas from the garden but some children have also been bringing in some vegetables from their gardens to eat too. They have also painted some beautiful flower pictures.

Mr Varwell came in to assembly today and explained how a kind word to each other can make all the difference.

Next week on Wednesday the Pr 4/5/6/7 pupils have been invited to take part in a Golf Tournament at the Fort Augustus Golf Club with Matthew McIver the school's active sports co-ordinator. I am sure that will be lots of fun.

So, I hope that the rain stops for next week so the children can enjoy the play ground.