This term has been a rollercoaster with lots of ups and downs but our pupils (and staff) have risen to the challenge! Staff have had to explore and familiarise themselves with whole new ways of teaching through Google classroom and online resources while pupils have had to learn to rely more upon themselves and use their initiative. The progress from when we started e-learning before Easter to now has been staggering. Quality of work has improved, confidence in using digital methods has increased and a mutual respect  for what everyone is going through these days has developed.

In Enterprise and Creativity we have set work to try and increase both fundamental practical skills and knowledge so pupils are primed to return to the Art rooms, workshops and kitchen! The work pupils have produced has been amazing. Below is a short video showcasing only a very small portion of the work produced. We wish to thank the pupils for their dedication and the parents for their continued support over the last term. Stay safe and have a great holiday!

Enterprise and Creativity Video

“Together, together, together everyone 🎵🎶”

How are you?  I hope you are doing okay.  I can hardly believe that today is the start of the last week of school session 2019-2020 and I’m sad that we can’t all be in school and taking part in our usual end of term events.  However, it’s how it has to be just now and we can still celebrate your achievements in a different way, watch this space for some premieres this week!

I want to reassure you today that we are working hard preparing for your return to learning in school in August and very much look forward to seeing you.  We will share more information as soon as we can, but at the moment are waiting for more guidance from the Scottish Government.

As always, we really value your views.  This week as you finish off school work please also look out for a survey we are sending you in the next day or two.  Take time to share your feedback and ideas.  Remember ‘we’re all in this together’ and need to work together to keep everyone safe and learning to be the very best they can.

Have a really good week everyone.

Mrs Milne

I hope you’ve enjoyed the weekend and you’re back now to your learning.  I’m taking time today to share what two of our pupils are busy doing.

Firstly Stuart who won the AberDreams Got Talent competition judged by Emeli Sande. The competition invited everyone to share a video of themselves showing off their talent (singing, dancing, playing an instrument, magic tricks etc).  A huge well done to Stuart for winning , up against some other great talent.

 

 

 

 

 

Listen to the announcement below.

 

The event also raised £2334 for AberNecessities, a local charity who are working to provide essentials to underprivileged local families who are currently finding life even tougher during the pandemic.

And well done to Hazel too.  Hazel has been volunteering her time and been busy sewing face masks.

 

 

A huge well done to both for their creativity, hard work and kindness.

Keep sharing what you are doing, there is some amazing work and effort going on.  Take care everyone, please stay safe.

Have a great week.

Mrs Milne

 

UK University Search are hosting free, live webinars with experts from across the country. They will be there to give you advice, to talk you through how to make decisions in the next few months, and to answer your questions.

3 June – Applying for University: UCAS Personal Statement

10 June – Studying around the UK

17 June – UK University Search Virtual Fair

24 June – Clearing and 2020 Admissions

1 July – Student Life: 2020 Freshers

8 July – Studying Art & Design: Portfolio Advice

For more information and to register please click here.

 

Listen in to Mrs Milne’s Monday Message  .

Please see below for information relating to children and young people staying safe when gaming.

Staying safe when gaming