SPORTS DAY  2023

Well done to everyone for a great time at our sports. We are amazing at Tug of War! Congratulations to our new Sports Chmapions - Iain and Grace. Iain  set a new record for Lochardil by gaining maximum points: he came first at all the Championship events (Shott put, Long jump, High jump, 60 m, 200m) Fantastic., Callan was runner up for the boys.

Our Girls Champion goes to Grace, who started P 7 in crutches with a broken ankle. What an achievement for her. Sarah was runner up. 

Everyone put in a huge effort. Thankyou. 

Term 4 Week 5   

We had some tasty treats to finish our week. Thank you to the Young Carers Charity who shared some snacks with the pupils. This was for our fundraising efforts earlier this term. 

Well done to our netball team who took part in a 4 hour sponsored netball match in aid of Mrs Prentice's trip to Uganda in the summer.

We enjoyed a great day at the Interschool sports at Bught Park on Saturday. Lots of fantastic teamwork and pupils really trying their best. Amazing as ever! So proud of you all. 

Coronation Picnic in the sun! 05.05.23

Coronation  Celebrations

We made some bunting  for the King's coronation. We are looking forward to our Dress Up day tomorrow and our picnic lunch. 

Our Hoodies have arrived!

This term, one of our groups have enjoyed reading “Goodnight Mr Tom.” This is set in World War 2 and is the story of an evacuee from London, who is evacuated to a small village, where he lives with a widower.  The film follows the development of their relationship.

“Why is Goodnight Mr Tom a PG?

There is mild bad language ('bloody, 'damn', 'hell'). A main character is a victim of child abuse; it is implied that he is beaten with a belt and is seen being beaten by his mother, leaving him with injuries.”

If you do not give permission for your child to watch this film today, please notify us by 10.45 am.

Thank you

M Murray

Spring is here!

We drew and painted daffodils today. We used our observation skills  as we looked at some daffodils picked from around the willows. We used watercolour paints in complementary colours.Our paintings have cheered up our walls for the next few weeks.

13.03.23                                      Open Afternoon

You are invited to our Parent/Carer Open Afternoon on Tuesday 21st March from 2.00 pm - 2.45 pm. Pr 7 will be hosting an exhibition of some of their World War 2 work. This will take place in the Dining Hall. We look forward to welcoming you along. 

23.02.23           Rationing in World War 2

We have just had Pancake day and decided to keep  the baking theme going with a WW2 rationing recipe. We have been finding out about why rationing was necessary and which items were rationed. We know how rations were given out and  we looked at some of the propaganda used to persuade people to  grow their own and not waste anything. We made carrot cookies and thought they were quite tasty.

14.02.23

We celebrated Valentine's Day by thinking of refugees and those caught up in the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria. We wanted to show love and solidarity for those who are in desperate circumstances and in need of a home, safety, health care and food.

We used the School of Sanctuary colour (orange) to show our love and thoughts for those in need.  We made orange hearts and wrote messages of love and hope.

SU Scotland is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

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10.02.23    What have we been doing now?

We have been thinking about Children's Mental Health Week. The theme was "Let's Connect". Inverness Caley Thistle came along and shared a workshop with us about the importance of connecting with nature; connecting with being active;connecting with each other and being aware of what is around us. We had a NSPCC Speak out, Stay Safe Assembly today too.

We collected a massive amount of House Points  and worked so well on our Sumdog Times Table Challenge.  Well done to Rudi and Lewis for being our Star Pupils, showing effort and determination to achieve success.

We enjoyed some maths games today and have researched Rationing for our World War 2 topic. Our "Book Creator" books are starting to look very professional already.

Aimee and Lily helped to make a contribution towards a card for Mrs Kellacher.  

Finally, a big thank   you to Mrs Kish, from the IRA Geography department,  who came along and did some map work with us on Thursday. We enjoyed using 4 figure grid references. Ms Bruce, from the IRA Gaelic department visited last week too. 

Our Leavers Hoodies order is all set to go now and out yearbook has some very cute baby photos in it.

Great start to February everyone. 

Scots Language and Rabbie Burns 25.01.23

We enjoyed reading, listening to and writing our Scots poems this week. Some of us were also helping at the P 1's Burns' Supper. We read Address Tae a Haggis and The Selkirk Grace. Roddy and Sarah played their chanters.   

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1VmiuG0OmLZhFM_zLRTHQ8fvyxzMaoKvLMojrKnig5jk/edit#slide=id.p

Term 3 Week 2 Winter Artwork

We have enjoyed the seasonal snow this week and developed some art work to show a snowy scene with some silver birch trees. Some very effective use of mixing colours and putting used plastic  gift voucher cards to good use!

Term 3 2023 Learning Overview

OPEN MORNING 08.12 22

P 7A OPEN MORNING 

In order to allow parents and carers to attend other classes first, we will run our Open Morning at 10.00 - 10.30 am

We have a short play called "Horrid Herod" to share. Everyone has a small part. We have kept it simple and  would love you to come along and enjoy this version of the Christmas Story. 

We can’t wait to host you all on the 6th December. Dancing will start at 9.40am finishing at 11.20am

Schools can come dressed as they like, Christmas jumpers or not. Just make sure they are wearing something comfortable for dancing.

Pupils can bring water bottles that can be filled up outside the hall. There will not be food available so they can bring a snack with them if required.

We have a whole load of seniors helping out so they will be dancing with pupils from other schools and some of our seniors.

Looking forward to a great day at the IRA.

Many Thanks

Alex Gunn

Depute Rector

Inverness Royal Academy

                                        Lochardil Primary School

Lochardil Road, Inverness, IV2 4LB

Tel. 01463 230250 Fax 01463 710682

 Head Teacher: Audrey Kellacher

www.lochardilprimary.org.uk

TO PARENTS/CARERS OF PUPILS IN –P7

UNCRC ARTICLE 29: I have the I have the right to an education which develops my  personality, respect for others’  rights and the environment

Date: 29.11.22

Dear Parent/Carer,

IRA Transition Ceilidh

       We are delighted to have been asked to take part in a Transition event organised by the IRA.  If you have any further questions then please contact the school

 Yours sincerely,

Mrs Murray and Mrs Scotson

Pr 7 Class Teachers

Date of Visit: 06.12.22

Details and Destination: Inverness Royal Academy

Time of Departure: 9.20 am

Time of Return:  11.45 approx

Charge: None

Adults in charge: Mrs Murray and Mrs Scotson

Further information:  A water bottle and snack may be taken.

 Children will be walking to and from the IRA so please ensure they have suitable clothing and footwear. A change of indoor shoes may be required for dancing in the IRA gym hall. We appreciate your continued support in allowing us to provide an enhanced curriculum for your child/children.

     MILLBURN ACADEMY Transition Events

"We’d like to offer you two dates for December P7 transition: a Xmas Concert and Winter Ceilidh here at Millburn.

The dates proposed are:

Tuesday 13th December – Xmas concert 12:00 to 13:00 (pupils arriving from 11:45)

Monday 19th December – Winter Ceilidh 11:25 to 13:15."

           Lochardil Primary School

Lochardil Road, Inverness, IV2 4LB

Tel. 01463 230250 Fax 01463 710682

Head Teacher: Audrey Kellacher

www.lochardilprimary.org.uk

TO PARENTS/CARERS OF P7

Date 01.11.22

Dear Parent/Carer

INTO FILM  - The Railway Children Return

An educational experience has been organised for your child.  The “Into Film” Festival is a free, annual, nationwide celebration of film and education for 5-19 year olds. We recognise the value of digital literacy to engage, enrich and broaden your child’s experience of “texts”. We can teach comprehension, character study, plot analysis, moral values, cultural diversity, grammar and story through film.  This film also supports our Social Studies World War 2 topic in Term 3.

SYNOPSIS (Certificate PG: This film has contains instances of violence, racism theme, threat, language, rude humour and dangerous behaviour)

Set in 1944 at the height of World War II, life in British towns and cities is becoming increasingly dangerous. Three evacuee children – Lily, Pattie, and Ted – are therefore sent from their Salford home by their mother to a rural Yorkshire village named Oakworth. There to meet them at the train station are Bobbie – who had undertaken a similar journey exactly 40 years before in the original film – as well as her daughter Annie and grandson Thomas. With their help, the evacuees soon begin to settle into life in the countryside. But when they discover an injured American soldier hiding out at the railway station, the children set out on a perilous quest to help their new friend who, like them, is a long way from home. ‘The Railway Children Return’ is a sequel which arrives more than half a century after its much-loved predecessor, exploring similar themes around friendship, community, and displacement.

If you have any further questions, then please contact the office. Return the attached slip if you are able to help.

Thank you for supporting us to deliver an enhanced curriculum for your child.

Yours sincerely,

Audrey Kellacher

 Head Teacher

Date of Visit: Thursday 24 November 2022

Venue: Eden Court, Bishops Road, Inverness   IV3 5SA

Time leaving school: 9.00 am (Film starts at 10.00 and we need to be seated by 9.45 am)

Time returning to school: 12.20 pm (Film last 95 mins)

Teachers in charge: Mrs J Scotson Mrs M Murray   Mrs L Anfield

Further information: Pupils should come prepared for the weather conditions as we will be walking. Snack and water may be taken.

INTO FILM Eden Court 24.11.22: Please return slip by 08.11.22 if you can help.

Pupil Name .................................................................................Class (delete as appropriate): P7A/P7B

Name of person able to help .............................................................................................. (please print)  

Tel No:………………………………………………………………………………..

I am aware of the need to respect confidentiality and not take photographs or film when on this trip.

I will complete a parent/carer emergency contact form at the office prior to the trip.

Signed ……………………………………………………………............ (Parent/Carer)  Date ........................................

05.10.22                                      Inverness Royal Academy Transition Dates

29.09.22          

 Alltnacriche

Could all Alltnacriche forms be returned as soon as possible please. This will help us to finalise our booking.

Deposit payment to be made by October 28th 2022. (£50) Cheques made payable to Lochardil Primary School.

Thank you