The Stag Class
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Miss Stewart
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Term 4 2022/23
Term 4 2022/23
SPORTS DAY FUN 2023
SPORTS DAY FUN 2023
Lots of fun and laughter at our annual Sports Day at the village green! Well done to all the house groups: Craigellachie, Cairngorm, Ben MacDui and Suidhe! Great to see such excellent teamwork and supportive attitude - well done! Also, massive thank you to Mrs. Douglas for organising and the new S2s for helping!
SUIDHE
SUIDHE
CRAIGELLACHIE
CRAIGELLACHIE
CAIRNGORM
CAIRNGORM
BEN MACDUI
BEN MACDUI
Scottish Ambulance Service deliver CPR Training
Scottish Ambulance Service deliver CPR Training
Mike and Christina from the Scottish Ambulance service came in to school this week to deliver CPR to all the children at Alvie. We all had a great time and learned lots. Have a flick through the image carousel below!
School of the Week - MFR
School of the Week - MFR
Alvie Primary were showcasing their enthusiasm and charm on MFR's Jodie at Breakfast this week! Well done to Jack C, Donald, and Anabelle from the Stag Class and Leah and MacKenzie from Hedgehogs! You showed great confidence on the radio and were fantastic representatives for the school!
The Science Show - The Human Body
The Science Show - The Human Body
As part of our IDL project we were very fortunate to enjoy a workshop all about the Human body! The whole school attended the workshop which took place in Kincraig Village Hall!
Spring Gardening
Spring Gardening
As part of our Green and Global aspiration, we have been planting flowers and bedding plants across the school! The plants have been enjoying the sunshine and the showers that we have had, although the Garden Gang will be on hand to water where needed!
IDL Project - The Human Body
IDL Project - The Human Body
As part of our IDL project, P6/7 wished to find out all about the skeleton. We learned lots of new words and are now able to identify the main parts of the skeleton.
We learned about all the different parts of the spine: cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sarcal and coccyx as well as the limbs.
We had lots of fun using the skeleton and doing some matching of the words!
Term 3 2022/23
Term 3 2022/23
The 20th Century Museum
The 20th Century Museum
We rounded off this term with a showcase of our amazing hard work across the school with 'The 20th Century Museum' at Kincraig Village Hall!
We started off at 1900-1919 and ended up at the 1980s and 1990s! There were opportunities to see our whole school projects, our recounts of the 20th Century as well as our homework timelines that we all created!
Big well done to P1-P7 and thank you to everyone who came along to support!
The video of the museum can be accessed here!
Ski Trip to Cairngorm
Ski Trip to Cairngorm
P7 had an 3 incredible sessions of Skiing and Snowboarding on Cairngorm! We had great instructors, awesome pistes with fresh snow and the sun came out too!
Lots of great teamwork and supportive chats between everyone. For some of the P7s it was their first time skiing or snowboarding; by the end of the day they were whizzing down the slopes! MASSIVE WELL DONE P7!
Rotary 'Quizzers'
Rotary 'Quizzers'
We had a fantastic evening at Macdonald Highland Resort in Aviemore where the Badenoch and Strathspey Schools all came together to take part in a general knowledge quiz evening! We had lots of fun and our team did brilliantly - well done!
Music - Creativity and Community
Music - Creativity and Community
This week, Emma, from Feis Spe, visited Alvie to tell us all about Feis Spe. She gave us a taster of each of the instruments and explained a little bit about each. We learned about:
The clarsach (harp)
The accordian
Percussion
Guitar
Tin Whistle
We loved listening to Emma play some tunes for us - thank you Emma!
Primary 6 - Leadership
Primary 6 - Leadership
One of our Alvie Aspiration Areas is 'Leadership' and P6 have taken the opportunity to lead on looking after our wonderful School grounds at Alvie. We have been learning all about our Rights whilst engaging in our Rights Respecting Schools Award, but we also have responsibilities. We decided to look at Rights 31 - The Right to Play and also the responsibility to look after our grounds, equipment and all our loose parts. Thank you P6 for taking on this role and supporting the rest of the school to be responsible too!
UNCRC - The Rights of The Child
UNCRC - The Rights of The Child
As part of a whole school project we have been learning about The Rights of the Child. We have been learning about the UNCRC and some of the different articles that make up the convention. We looked at the 4 main principles in our cooperative groups and created information posters about each of them.
Term 2 2022/23
Term 2 2022/23
Numeracy and Maths - Sorting circle and triangle vocabulary
Numeracy and Maths - Sorting circle and triangle vocabulary
P6/7 have been learning lots about circles and triangles as part of our Maths topic on 2D and 3D Shapes. There were lots of new vocabulary: radius, diameter, circumference as well as all the different triangles and their features. We spent time learning each definition and sorting.
P6/7 have been learning lots about circles and triangles as part of our Maths topic on 2D and 3D Shapes. There were lots of new vocabulary: radius, diameter, circumference as well as all the different triangles and their features. We spent time learning each definition and sorting.
Shape Vocabulary Wall
Shape Vocabulary Wall
PE and IDL Project - The P6/7s perform some Creative Dance!
PE and IDL Project - The P6/7s perform some Creative Dance!
P6/7 have worked hard in PE learning different aspects of Dance! Today was the final session where the children created, choreographed and performed a 32 beat dance to an audience. Well done, you showed such amazing support to each other and encouragement - AMAZING!
P6/7 have worked hard in PE learning different aspects of Dance! Today was the final session where the children created, choreographed and performed a 32 beat dance to an audience. Well done, you showed such amazing support to each other and encouragement - AMAZING!
Children in Need Fundraiser - organised by our amazing Pupil Council.
Children in Need Fundraiser - organised by our amazing Pupil Council.
The Pupil Council orgnaised fundraising activities for 'Rights 31' on Friday, there was a colouring challenge in the main building and a disco in the Stag Hut and they collected donations from children who decided to wear pyjamas! Iona and Tilly organised the playlist after asking for some music suggestions from the classes! Well done everyone.
The Pupil Council orgnaised fundraising activities for 'Rights 31' on Friday, there was a colouring challenge in the main building and a disco in the Stag Hut and they collected donations from children who decided to wear pyjamas! Iona and Tilly organised the playlist after asking for some music suggestions from the classes! Well done everyone.
'Dance' with Heather from Cairngorm School of Dance!
'Dance' with Heather from Cairngorm School of Dance!
As part of our IDL project, we are are learning about the different performing arts. We learned different dances and then had a 'dance off'!
As part of our IDL project, we are are learning about the different performing arts. We learned different dances and then had a 'dance off'!
'Acrobalance' with Ellie from CrossFit Cairngorm!
'Acrobalance' with Ellie from CrossFit Cairngorm!
We were very fortunate to welcome Ellie Dubois, co-owner and fantastic coach at Crossfit Cairngorm. Ellie trained at a circus school and very kindly agreed to come in to teach us some of her wonderful skills as part of our IDL work on The Performers! P6/7 put in an amazing amount of effort to some tricky positions, lots of core strength being used - well done!
We were very fortunate to welcome Ellie Dubois, co-owner and fantastic coach at Crossfit Cairngorm. Ellie trained at a circus school and very kindly agreed to come in to teach us some of her wonderful skills as part of our IDL work on The Performers! P6/7 put in an amazing amount of effort to some tricky positions, lots of core strength being used - well done!
P6 - The Performers!
P6 - The Performers!
Whilst the Primary 7s were taking part in 'Active and Adventure' Learning at Alltnacriche, the Primary 6s were using their 'Creativity' to explore sounds and rhythm in Music. We also explored different types of drama and looked at the vocabulary associated with drama. Lots of fun!
Whilst the Primary 7s were taking part in 'Active and Adventure' Learning at Alltnacriche, the Primary 6s were using their 'Creativity' to explore sounds and rhythm in Music. We also explored different types of drama and looked at the vocabulary associated with drama. Lots of fun!
The P7 Residential - Alltnacriche
The P7 Residential - Alltnacriche
The Primary 7s had a brilliant time at their residential trip at Alltnacriche. They took part in lots of amazing activities including gorge walking, bouldering, zip lining and archery! They represented the school wonderfully showing enthusiasm and positivity all while adhering to our Alvie values. Thank you P7, we are so pleased you had such fun! We took lots of photos on the Alltnacriche cameras so hopefully lots more pics to follow!
The Primary 7s had a brilliant time at their residential trip at Alltnacriche. They took part in lots of amazing activities including gorge walking, bouldering, zip lining and archery! They represented the school wonderfully showing enthusiasm and positivity all while adhering to our Alvie values. Thank you P7, we are so pleased you had such fun! We took lots of photos on the Alltnacriche cameras so hopefully lots more pics to follow!
Bouldering
Mia giving the challenge a great go!
Jess traversing the wall
Mia delivering the Garden Gang activities from the Storytelling chair!
LEADERSHIP WEEK
LEADERSHIP WEEK
We have started back with a BANG in the Stag Class! Primary 7, supported by Primary 6, have designed and delivered a Leadership Week! Each Leadership group (The Garden Gang, The Pupil Council, The House Captains, The Creativity Crew, The Digital Gurus and The Playground Crew) led the whole school on different activities and challenges this week. We have been learning about the attributes of great leaders and applying this knowledge to our activities!
They have shown kindness, supportive and inclusive attitudes as well as excellent organisational skills. Well done P6 and 7.
House Captains explaining their STEM challenge!
STEM challenge being trialled! Well done to Donald who created an extremely aerodynamic plane!
Ollie and Gracie delivered excellent playground games as part of their leadership.
House Captains being very supportive to the school during their challenge.
Term 1 2022/23
Term 1 2022/23
The Forest Challenge!
The Forest Challenge!
Primary 7 have been working hard on creating our Sponsored Event this year - The Forest Challenge! There were lots of different activities to take part in as we explored our local woods! Well done P7, you showed amazing responsibility. We all had great fun!
P6 - Outdoor Learning at Loch Insh
P6 - Outdoor Learning at Loch Insh
The P6s have had a great first week at Loch Insh Outdoor Centre where they did Kayaking. They were learning paddle skills altogether in the group. They had lots of fun!
The Stag Class Tennis
The Stag Class Tennis
The Stag class have been working hard on their tennis skills in PE. They have been using lots of 'hand-eye' coordination and excellent communicating and participation. They have approached this block with enthusiasm and positivity!
P6 Intergenerational Project
P6 Intergenerational Project
P6 have been learning about different plants and taking care of our community areas with some wonderful volunteers from Kincraig village.
Thank you for all your hard work in the community.
P7 Leadership Health and Wellbeing
P7 Leadership Health and Wellbeing
Whilst P6 were working hard in the village, P7 were learning how to work together to deliver a short, fun PE activity. They worked in pairs and created some interesting stations for circuits, building strength and stamina!
The Alvie Values
The Alvie Values
P6/7 have worked hard on re-establishing our values this week. As a class, we decided to create a large display, during Art. We love the way the letters 'pop'! We have been learning how different fonts create different moods and tones!
Term 1 2022/23
Term 1 2022/23
Welcome back to the 2022/23 session! We had an amazing first day back with a big focus on Health and Wellbeing and Cooperative Learning. We all worked very well as part of our new teams and used excellent skills and understanding - well done P6/7!
Welcome back to the 2022/23 session! We had an amazing first day back with a big focus on Health and Wellbeing and Cooperative Learning. We all worked very well as part of our new teams and used excellent skills and understanding - well done P6/7!
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