http://kilmartin.edublogs.org Find out more about your school Sun, 20 May 2007 12:08:43 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Friday 11th May was the school's very first Eco Day. This was the first of what we are calling 'Days for Action' that will become a regular part of school life in the future. The idea behind Eco Day isthat for one day normal lessons will be suspended so that ... http://kilmartin.edublogs.org/2007/05/20/eco-day/ On Thursday 8th March the children enjoyed a highly entertaining and informative visit by Jon Hodkin, aka 'Inner Tuba.' Jon shared the trials and tribulations of his journey through Scotland on his recumbent tricycle and trailer with the children before introducing them to his favourite instrument, the tuba. Jon explained ... http://kilmartin.edublogs.org/2007/03/11/inner-tuba/ Have a look at some of the Boxariums the children created. They now make a fabulous display in Mrs. McAdam's and Mrs. Kidd's classes.   http://kilmartin.edublogs.org/2007/03/11/the-childrens-boxariums/ A reading workshop was held in the school on Monday 5th March. At this workshop, parents had the opportunity to find out how they could help their child/children with reading at home, how to become 'a reading family' and get a flavour of the type of reading activities and resources ... http://kilmartin.edublogs.org/2007/03/06/reading-workshop/ Now that it's March, things are really getting busy. The children are putting in a lot of effort at school learning their songs and poems and we are now approaching the final run-in to the festival. With so many children entered in so many competitions it gets quite hectic trying to make ... http://kilmartin.edublogs.org/2007/03/03/music-festival-2007/ The ‘Rivers in the Classroom’ project, run by the Argyll Fisheries Trust, sets out to establish a programme in local primary schools in Argyll & Bute that will foster a caring attitude towards freshwater ecosystems containing important local and UK Biodiversity Action Species such as Atlantic salmon, freshwater pearl mussels ... http://kilmartin.edublogs.org/2007/03/02/rivers-in-the-classroom/ Kilmartin P.S. Support for Learning Policy Our aim in Kilmartin Primary and Pre 5 Unit is to provide quality-learning experiences within a safe, caring environment where everyone has the opportunity to achieve their potential and develop as happy, informed and confident individuals. In order to achieve our aim for all pupils it is ... http://kilmartin.edublogs.org/2007/03/02/additional-support-for-learning-policy/ Here is a boxarium that Hannah Tofts has already made. The children will be finishing their creations off this week so look out for photos of their work. http://kilmartin.edublogs.org/2007/02/28/what-is-a-boxarium/ The role of Information & Communications Technology (ICT) has an ever-increasing contribution to make to learning, employment and everyday life. Pupils will need Information and Communications Technology skills, knowledge and awareness if they are to be successful in their futures. They will also need to be able to use ICT ... http://kilmartin.edublogs.org/2007/02/26/kilmartin-ps-ict-policy/ Have a look at the finished results at the gallery. http://kilmartin.edublogs.org/2007/02/24/the-childrens-paintings-at-the-gallery/