Ulva Visit Blog

On Tuesday we went to Ulva School. First, we said hi and then we had snack. I had mango and cherries. We then saw some Pebble Projects and then had lunch. Mrs Nicholson took us to Shore School. We played Noughts and Crosses in pairs, I got paired with Mairi. I enjoyed playing noughts and crosses. (Anna, P5)

On Tuesday 30^th, we went to see Pebble Project presentations and go to the beach. There were ten presentations. My favourite was the one about dogs. Then we went to the beach to do outdoor activities like noughts and crosses. (Leo, P6)

On Tuesday we went to Ulva Primary School to see their Pebble Projects. In the afternoon we played noughts and crosses, but we had to find the supplies to play. I played with Blue and now we’re friends. Mrs Nicholson said she really enjoyed having us at Ulva. (Isla, P5)

On Tuesday 30^th of April P4-7 went to Ulva PS to see their PPP (Pebble Project Presentations). My favourite one was Tommy’s one about dogs. We went to the shore (there was too many dead frogs…yuck) to do Maths games. We played noughts and crosses and 15. Me and Eilidh were paired together. It was fun. I’m still a little grossed out about the frogs! (Amy, P7)

On Tuesday the 30^th of April we went to Ulva, the reason we went to Ulva was to see their Pebble Project. Eilidh did sewing, Corynn did sketching and Ross and Nolan did football. (Hannah, P5)

UNCRC Links

Article 15 (freedom of association)

Every child has the right to meet with other children and to join groups and organisations, as long as this does not stop other people from enjoying their rights.

Article 28 (right to education)

Every child has the right to an education. Primary education must be free and different forms of secondary education must be available to every child. Discipline in schools must respect children’s dignity and their rights. Richer countries must help poorer countries achieve this.

Article 29 (goals of education)

Education must develop every child’s personality, talents and abilities to the full. It must encourage the child’s respect for human rights, as well as respect for their parents, their own and other cultures, and the environment.

Generation Science

On the 7th of May Lochdonhead Primary School and Ulva Primary School had a joint morning with Generation Science.

“I liked seeing the crocodile” Jess P1

“I liked Chef Fartalot” Shylah P2

“I enjoyed seeing all of the things” Hope P1

“I liked the football person, One All” Harrison P1

“I liked seeing the crocodile” Gracie P1

“I enjoyed everything, it was funny” Autumn P2

“I enjoyed seeing the crocodile” Derwyn P1

“I though the people were really funny” Grace P1

“I liked the crocodile, making a hole in the roof” Molly P1

“I learnt that the small intestine is bigger than the large intestine” Tyler P4

UNCRC Links

Article 13 (freedom of expression)
Every child must be free to express their
thoughts and opinions and to access all
kinds of information, as long as it is within
the law

Article 28 (right to education)
Every child has the right to an education.
Primary education must be free and
different forms of secondary education
must be available to every child. Discipline
in schools must respect children’s dignity
and their rights. Richer countries must help
poorer countries achieve this

STEM Days

On the 24^th to the 25^th of April, someone called Paul Malcolm came for a STEM lesson. We had Ulva come too. I was in a pair with Lucy and Owen. We did data handling. I enjoyed teaching different people. (Anna, P5)

So when we did rockets I built a long rocket and figured out that if I had two more lungs I could have made it go way further! I named it the Swizzler. I took the deepest breath in the world and blew it away. It went so far I had to walk six steps to take it back. (Leo, P6)

We learnt what STEM stands for; Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. On Wednesday we were shown what we were going to show the P1-4 on Thursday. I was showing people how to make rockets with Aoife and Ross. Once we had finished making the rockets we tested them to see if they could fly. My favourite bit was seeing everyone having fun because that made me feel happy. (Isla, P5)

We were being taught by Mr Malcolm on the first day, on the second day though we were teaching P1-4. I was doing the Moss Safari with Eilidh. The Moss Safari was when we got to look at the moss underneath a microscope and it was really fun. Our third group found three moss mites! The bugs that you could find were moss mites, nematodes and a tardigrade. (Hannah, P5)

I learnt how to make a real rocket. (Autumn, P2)

I liked looking in the moss. (Harrison, P1)

I liked building the rockets. (Jessica and Hope, P1)

We made a bug hotel. (Derwyn, P1)

The rockets were the best because mine was flying the highest. (Gracie, P1)

It was really fun. (Grace, P1)

I liked building the nests. (Molly, P1)

UNCRC Links

Article 6 (life, survival and development)

Every child has the right to life. Governments must do all they can to ensure that children survive and develop to their full potential.

Article 13 (freedom of expression)

Every child must be free to express their thoughts and opinions and to access all kinds of information, as long as it is within the law.

Silurian Blog

On Friday 27^th, P2-7 went on the Silurian to learn about sealife. It was fun to be on a boat. We were split into groups. My group went up to the mast area, the instructor told us to shout siting. “Siting!” yelled my group. After that we went back to school. (Amy, P7)

The boat was very bobbly from the waves. (Leo, P6)

It was very, very fun to find the beds and things in the treasure hunt. (Hannah, P5)

I liked going inside and sitting at the table because there were little seagull seats. (Isla, P5)

I liked pretending to be on shift. (Anna, P5)

I liked that we listened to the sounds of the sea on the laptop. (Autumn, P2)

UNCRC Links

Article 13 (freedom of expression)

Every child must be free to express their thoughts and opinions and to access all kinds of information, as long as it is within the law.

Article 15 (freedom of association)

Every child has the right to meet with other children and to join groups and organisations, as long as this does not stop other people from enjoying their rights.

The GRAB Trust

On Thursday, Kerry from The GRAB Trust came to visit Lochdonhead Primary. In the morning Kerry delivered a workshop to the P1-3’s, then took P4-7 out for a beach clean. In the afternoon, the children spent some time exploring micro-plastics under a microscope.

“My favourite part of today was using the litter pickers because I got to pick up rubbish” Tyler P4

“I enjoyed the beach clean because it made me feel good” Anna P5

“We were looking through a microscope. I enjoyed looking at the micro plastics.” Hannah P5

“We played a game called Fishing for Litter, I enjoyed it because Mrs. Daly joined my team.” Isla P5

Article 31 (leisure, play and culture)
Every child has the right to relax, play and
take part in a wide range of cultural and
artistic activities.

One Planet Picnic

Report by P4-P7

On Tuesday the 12^th of March, we finished the One Planet Picnic poster and map of Mull. Then Mark and Fiona from Education Scotland came to film us!

We taught P1-3 about the One Planet Picnic, Fairtrade, Food Miles and Sustainability. Then we set up a Scavenger Hunt for P1-3. Amy ran in the school and said “There has been a Rubbish Monster outside, it exploded!” On the Scavenger Hunt the P1-3 class picked up what we had scattered around the playground.

“When I came to school I brought Devilled Eggs made from eggs from my chickens!”

“When we had the picnic we went from P1-7. When P7 had got theirs, the adults went to the table and got theirs. There was still quite a lot of food at the end of the picnic. Some people took the leftovers home and we left the waste food to feed the birds”.

“There was lots of bread, sausage rolls and pretzels. For pudding I made jam tarts”

“We ate and talked about the ingredients and added them to our map of Mull”.

Comments from P1-P3

– I learnt how to take care of the planet.

– I learnt how to tidy the rubbish.

– I learnt about the One Planet Picnic.

– I enjoyed having a One Planet Picnic.

Links to UNCRC

Article 13 (freedom of expression)

Every child must be free to express their thoughts and opinions and to access all kinds of information, as long as it is within the law.

Article 24 (health and health services)

Every child has the right to the best possible health. Governments must provide good quality health care, clean water, nutritious food, and a clean environment and education on health and well-being so that children can stay healthy. Richer countries must help poorer countries achieve this.

World Book Day 2024

On Thursday, we celebrated World Book Day 2024.

The children chose to dress up as their favourite character.

The children had a few visitors to the school to share the day with. The children invited their parents to come to the school to enjoy some stories together, and had a visit from Andy and the Story Bus.

“Everybody says I am a Harry Potter character because of my slippers but I am not. I am Danny from ‘Making friends back to the drawing board’ by Kristin Gudsnuk. She wears slippers” Amy P7

“The favourite part of my character is my tail.” Lucille P5.

“I enjoyed drawing a big bad monster on the story bus.” Jessica P1

“My Dad and younger brother came to school. My brother was reading a story too and talking over my Dad” Gracie P1

Article 29 (goals of education)
Education must develop every child’s
personality, talents and abilities to the
full. It must encourage the child’s respect
for human rights, as well as respect
for their parents, their own and other
cultures, and the environment.

Article 31 (leisure, play and culture)
Every child has the right to relax, play and
take part in a wide range of cultural and
artistic activities.

Lochdon Swan

We were very excited today to see over 20 swans on the loch next to our Lochdon Swan Nature Trail. After some research, we think they are Whooper Swans.

All of the children were thrilled to see them when they arrived at school this morning and could not wait to share with all staff. Isla and Amy said they were very happy to see them!

Article 13 – Every child must be free to say what they think and to seek and receive all kinds of information, as long as it is within the law

Article 31 (leisure, play and culture) every child has the right to relax, play and take part in a wide range of cultural and artistic activities.

Big Schools’ Birdwatch 2024

Big Schools’ Birdwatch 2024

Together, we made it count.

This term the children took part in the Big Schools’ Birdwatch where they learned to identify different types of birds and gather information.

Here is what some of them had to say;

“It was fun because we got to see lots of different types of birds.” Layla P2

“It was peaceful because we were there before the P1’s.” Hannah P5

“I loved the Birdwatch. It was fun watching them because they were really beautiful and graceful.” Lucille P5

“I enjoyed seeing all of the birds.” Harrison P1

Ms. Helen filled all the bird feeders and the birds came. The day after, we made pancakes and I saw birds that I knew the names of.” Autumn P2

The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Article 1 (definition of the child) Everyone under the age of 18 has all the rights in the Convention.

Article 28 (right to education) Every child has the right to an education. Primary education must be free and different forms of secondary education must be available to every child. Discipline in schools must respect children’s dignity and their rights. Richer countries must help poorer countries achieve this.

Christmas Lunch and Visit from Liz – 15.12.2023

Written by Primary 5-7

On Friday we all went through for our Christmas Lunch. When we all sat down, we pulled Christmas Crackers, inside were paper crowns, a little snowman to seal your envelope and a joke.

After that, we were brought our lunch. The lunch consisted of brussel sprouts, turkey, stuffing, potatoes and pigs in blankets. For pudding we had Christmas tree ice creams.

After lunch, Liz came in and told us a story about shepherds not really liking their life but an angel told them that baby Jesus in Bethlehem. They brought a lamb and felt better when they arrived home. After that we made some Christmas themed fortune tellers and sang a song called Mary’s baby. The fortune tellers had Christmas words around the outside and in the middle we put free gifts that we could give.

Article 14 (freedom of thought, belief and religion) Every child has the right to think and believe what they choose and also to practise their religion, as long as they are not stopping other people from enjoying their rights. Governments must respect the rights and responsibilities of parents to guide their child as they grow up

Article 31 (leisure, play and culture) Every child has the right to relax, play and take part in a wide range of cultural and artistic activities.