This week, our P1 and P7 buddies enjoyed developing their digital skills together using the Chromebooks. 

Our P7 pupils took on the role of digital helpers, supporting their P1 buddies to practise using the touchpad, with a particular focus on clicking, dragging and controlling the cursor. The children used Paint to create their own pictures and also explored a variety of fun clicking and dragging games.

Our P1s developed their confidence and independence when using technology, while our P7s practised their communication, patience and leadership skills by explaining each step and helping their buddies when needed.

It was lovely to see both classes working together, problem-solving and learning new skills through teamwork!

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There was lots of excitement in Primary 3 this week when they welcomed a very special visitor — The Critter Keeper!

They had the amazing opportunity to meet a whole host of fascinating creatures, including pythons, tarantulas, bearded dragons, a Senegal parrot, a giant cockroach, a cane toad, an African land snail and a tortoise!

The children were incredibly excited (and very brave!) as they got the chance to see some of the animals up close. They asked lots of fantastic questions and discovered some fascinating facts about where the animals live, what they eat and, most importantly, how they can care for them properly.

The visit linked perfectly with our Our Caring World topic. The children have shown a real interest in learning about animals, their needs and the different ways we can care for animals and our planet.  It was wonderful to bring their classroom learning to life by meeting these incredible creatures.

A huge thank you to The Critter Keeper for coming to visit Primary 3 and sharing your amazing animals and knowledge with us.

They absolutely loved it!

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Primary 1 enjoyed a visit from a policed officer today as part of their 'People Who Help Us' topic. They listened carefully to the officer who explained his job , got to try on the uniform and even got to sit in the Police van. A memorable learning experience to round off a fun topic for the first term of P1. 

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We were delighted to see so many Ferryhill pupils taking part in the Junior Parkrun at Duthie Park on Sunday morning! 💙 Mr RJ, Mrs Murray and Miss Cunningham were there to cheer on our fantastic runners and celebrate their achievements.

Despite the dreich and miserable weather, our pupils showed incredible grit, determination and perseverance as they completed the course. It was wonderful to see so many children challenging themselves, encouraging one another and enjoying the experience. 👏

A special mention goes to Thea, who proudly received her 100th run band! 🏅 What an incredible achievement and a fantastic milestone to reach.

We were also amazed to hear that some of our Ferryhill runners have already earned their marathon bands! 🤩 What a testament to their dedication, commitment and enthusiasm.

Well done to everyone who took part. You should all be incredibly proud of yourselves for representing Ferryhill so brilliantly and showing such a positive attitude throughout the morning. 🌟

Great effort, Ferryhill! 💙👏

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Primary 1 enjoying exploring pattern this week. They used a variety of maths resources to demonstrate how they could repeat a pattern. Lots of team work, collaboration, commumication and creativity to be successful learners. 

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Primary 2 enjoyed getting outdoors and moving their bodies this week. First the children had to follow paths that the teachers had drawn for them, then they got a chance to create their own. The children loved using chalk to create a path for their friend to follow - some were very tricky! 

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This week we welcomed Magic Alan to school to entertain us with some maths magic. 

His tricks were incredible and were a real fun way of getting our maths brains fired up. 

"He's a trickster!" exclaimed Ellie

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P2PM had a very special visitor this week. Ms Schmitz took time out of her busy day to talk to us about the SSPCA rescue centre in Drumoak. Ms Schmitz volunteers for the centre and she came and shared all that the centre does to help animals in need. Primary 2 shared all that they’ve learned so far about the needs and wants of animals and impressed Ms Schmitz with their kindness and compassion. 

One of our young learners was so inspired that she wanted to volunteer immediately - no more need for school - she knew her career path thanks to Ms Schmitz! 

They used this visit to inspire their report writing and shared their reports with her later in the day. 

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Lydia got a silver medal in the Girls Mini Group at the diving competition at the weekend! The competition consisted of three skills on poolside and three skills on the 1m board. 

Callan, Grayson and Jia-Yune also competed and performed brilliantly! We are so proud of all of them for their hard work and fantastic performances!

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A very busy week of learning in P1S! They have been learning about numbers 1-10 and have been practicing representing, forming and ordering numbers. 

They have been using different resources including Numicon, number fans, ten frames and their fingers to show these numbers. We had lots of fun using giant Numicon to practice applying all that they have learned!

They have also been learning about sounds: s,a,t,p,I,n,m,d and are beginning to blend sounds together and form words. 

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P7A have enjoyed engaging with Interland this week, a web-based online game created by Google to teach children the fundamentals of internet safety and digital citizenship. It uses an immersive 3D virtual world where children help characters navigate online challenges, defeat phishers, stop cyberbullies, and avoid hackers. Interland is divided into four floating islands, each focusing on a core safety lesson.

Reality River teaches children how to spot phishing scams, identify fake news, and distinguish real information from online tricks. Mindful Mountain focuses on privacy and responsible information sharing. Kind Kingdom promotes positive digital interactions and Tower of Treasure emphasises online security, teaching the importance of strong passwords and protecting confidential personal data.

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What’s in the box? A strange and weird thing? Something terrible, or a thing of beauty?

All Ferryhill School pupils enjoyed an entertaining and exciting puppet show where storyteller, Peter Grimm opens the box to find the ‘Thing’ that takes him on an unusual journey that weaves its way through a medley of well known Brother’s Grimm tales, to finally unlock his imagination and free his stories.

The children were treated to an original story told with puppets, acting and live music all thanks to a generous donation from the Ferryhill Fundraising Committee. 

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P4C hosted an All About Me Live Museum this week, and it was fantastic to see the wonderful range of items that pupils and staff brought in to share.

They enjoyed learning more about one another by asking and answering questions, listening carefully to each other’s responses, and discovering new and interesting things about their classmates and teachers.

It was a lovely opportunity to celebrate what makes each of them unique, while building their confidence in listening, talking, and working together. 

Well done, P4C! 

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Primary 3D pupils have been busy becoming authors AND fantastic feedback friends!

Each week, they enjoy their Authors’ Chair, where children have the opportunity to proudly share their narrative writing with the class. They are learning to be careful listeners, think about their Learning Intention and Success Criteria, and give kind, helpful feedback about what their friends have done well.

The young writers are becoming more confident at asking and answering great questions, listening to the ideas of others and thinking about how feedback can help us improve our writing. They are even beginning to challenge ourselves by thinking about what they might do differently next time.

These weekly sessions are a fantastic first step towards developing their peer and self-assessment skills throughout P3, while celebrating each other’s ideas, effort and achievements along the way!

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Primary 1 pupils had their first session in our gym hall this week. They discussed how to keep themselves and everyone else safe, whilst in there. As you can see, they had a fantastic time playing games together, with duck, duck, goose being a particular favourite. 

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At the beginning of each school year, every class works together to create a Class Charter. This sets out how we will treat one another and helps to create a safe, happy and respectful learning environment where everyone can thrive.

Our Class Charters are based on the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). Through class discussions, pupils learn about the rights they are entitled to and explore what these rights look like in everyday school life. Together, they agree on a set of promises and expectations that will help ensure everyone's rights are respected.

Children are recognised as rights holders, meaning they have rights that must be respected and protected. As rights holders, pupils also learn how their actions can help support the rights of others.

Teachers, school staff, parents and carers are known as duty bearers. Duty bearers have a responsibility to help ensure that children's rights are met. By working in partnership, rights holders and duty bearers create a positive community where everyone feels valued, listened to and included.

The process of creating a Class Charter gives pupils a genuine voice in shaping their classroom environment. It encourages teamwork, respect, responsibility and mutual understanding. As a result, children develop a stronger awareness of their rights and the role they play in promoting the rights of others.

Our Class Charters are displayed proudly in classrooms and are regularly referred to throughout the year, helping to ensure that our shared values and commitments remain at the heart of everything we do.

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We would like to welcome back all of our families to the new school year at Ferryhill. A special welcome goes to our Primary 1 families who have joined our school community this week. Primary 1 children will be attending school full-time from Monday 31st August.

We are so proud of how well they have all settled into Primary 1. They have approached this exciting new chapter with enthusiasm, confidence and big smiles, and have already begun making new friends and becoming familiar with school routines. We are looking forward to watching them grow and develop throughout the year, building new skills, confidence and independence as they continue their learning journey at Ferryhill.

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