STRICHEN SCHOOL BLOG

Blairs Museum Trip - Class 4

On the 30^th of September on Tuesday class 4 primary 5 went to a museum on the south side of Aberdeen for our project Mary Queen of Scots. The museum was called Blairs Museum and used to be a college for boys. When we got there we were able to go into the chapel first to put our pack-lunches down on the pews (the wooden seats in the chapel) and then we could get our snack and run around in a huge playing field outside. Then we went in-side to have a talk about the chapel and the college. After that we got a worksheet to do for twenty minutes or so. A lady called Mandy told us what to do next. We had lunch in a small room and we filled all the seats so the adults had to sit on chairs with out a table. Lunch was brilliant and we got to play outside for ten minutes before going back inside to go to the museum. First we sat on the floor and Mandy told us about a portrait that was painted between Mary Queen of Scots death and her maid Elizabeth’s death. It was huge and dark. We looked at other portraits as well. On a few of the portraits the eyes followed you where ever you went. At the end we went to a gift shop to buy something if you had money. I bought a notebook and then we went to the bus because it was time to go back to school. I had a good time and thought I would go back another day.      

Gemma

Mini Olympics report from Class 4

On Friday we had Mini Olympics. All of the school took part and we had a team. I was in the U.S.A. one so I had to wear white. When we went into the hall we had to line up behind our captain which was Jason. We went outside with the torches and signs and the rest of the team. We did hurdle races and running races and relay races. After that we did activities. Some of these were long jump, ball throwing, football, javelin and jumping from side to side. When we were finished and came back to the start, we went back into the P.E hall and went back to our classroom. We all had a great time.

Craig Primary 5

Class 3: Olliphant Raps!

Class 3 have been very busy this term. They have been learning how to be enterprising by doing a topic called 'Ollie the Elephant'. As part of their work they made up some 'rap' songs about Ollie! You can read their 'songs' below.

Olliphant Rap

Down in the swamp where nobody goes,

There’s a big, big Olliphant washing his clothes.

With a rub, rub, rub and a scrub, scrub, scrub,

That’s how he washes his clothes.

 

It’s got white, white tusks that you can see in the night.

You might even get a big, big FRIGHT !

To make you feel better you can hug him tight,

Till morning comes with its bright, bright light!

 

By Gillian, Craig, Daniel R, Daniel A

 

Olliphant Rap

He’s yellow and blue and he’s cool for you.

He’s got four gills and he lives in the hills.

He’s got a big beak and he gives a shriek.

He’s got a big nail and he’s a male.

He’s got a fat tummy and he’s very funny.

He is a king and he likes to sing.

He’s very strong and his name is Ron.

He runs under water and he has a daughter.

He’s the best and he wants a rest!

We hope you like our Rap

Now give us a clap!

 

By Beth, Steven, Georgia, Glen

 

Olliphant Rap

You gotta little pink hat with a star and spots

Which sparkle and shine and twinkle a lot.

He’s really very smart and likes to sing,

His long, pink legs are just the thing.

He’s really good at swimming and likes to play.

He’s got a super long trunk I would say.

Big floppy ears that hear as he goes.

He’s the best there is and everybody knows!

 

By Nicola, Kelsie, Callum, Rhia

Olliphant Rap

My little Ollie has lots of friends,

8 long legs that are full of bends.

Its smart at everything cos it eats its fruit and veg,

Our Olliphant is soft and cuddly,

Stoke his head and you will see,

Nice bright colours so you don’t lose him,

Keep him safe and healthy for me!

 

By Lauren, Katie, Jack, Michael

 

Olliphant Rap

It’s got fat, tubby feet and it eats lots of meat

An............d

It’s bigger than the Ritchie Hall! An............d

It runs away from big, scary prey

And it grows a leg in just a day!

An...........d

It lives in caves with its mum and dad

And the baby sister is awful bad!

An...........d

It’s got underwater seaweed hair It loves to go to the Olliphant Fair!

An...........d

It swims around with it’s 6 chubby legs

When it hangs out the washing it runs out of pegs.

An..........d

It sleeps down in the seaweed bed

And it sleeps with its big red ted

YEH !!!!

By Alexa, Ryan, Angus, Lucy

Buchan Science Festival: Band Buggies Workshop

Look out for more details soon about Class 4's work shop on Friday 3rd October to make 'Band Buggies'.
In the mean time why not have a look at this short video that shows you some of their buggies in action!
www.strichen.aberdeenshire.sch.uk/page31.html

Class 6 Organise Mini Olympics

Class 6 helped to organise and run a very successful Mini Olympics very recently. The pupils, along with help from Mrs Mitchell, class teacher, and Miss Brown, Active Sports Co-ordinator, organised a whole day of sporting fun for the pupils at school. The whole event was a great success and we must thank them for all their hard work. This repoort was written by pupils in the class.

The Strichen Squeak
On Friday the 19^th of September Strichen Primary School held a Mini Olympics. It started at 9:30am and ended at 3:15 pm and about 150 people took part. They thought of this because the P.7s have been doing a project on the Olympics and they had made their own torches. The school was split into six teams which were Jamaica, Spain, Australia, USA, Chinaand Greece which are countries who all take part in the Olympics. Each team had to do an event at a time then move round. The events were Javelin, Foot ball Shootout, Netball, Speed Bounce, Standing Long Jump, Bean Bag Throw Relay Races and for fun and Obstacle Course. The day was split into three parts morning to playtime for Nursery and Class 1; playtime to lunchtime for Classes 2 and 3 and lunchtime to home time for Classes 4, 5 and 6.

The day was a huge success. Everyone really enjoyed their day and was very tired after their hard work.

On Wednesday the 24^th of September was the Medal and Certificate Presentation Ceremony. All the pupils were excited because they were going to find out the outcome of the Mini Olympics.

The winners were Greece, 2^nd came Australia,  3^rd was China Spain came in 4^th and USA and Jamaica came in 5^th and 6^th but everyone worked really well together.

Reporters: Molly, Leigha and Jillian