Monthly Archives: March 2019

Pupils’ STEM challenge was to create a structure that was strong and stable with a particular focus on building from a good foundation. They used a variety of materials to test out their theories.

On Friday 22nd March we were really pleased to have the opportunity to visit the chicks again to check on their progress. Quite a lot had changed since we last saw them – in that there were two new additions … Continue reading →

Raasay Primary School has signed up for Sustrans’The Big Pedal’ which is running from 25th March to 5th April. This is the UK’s largest interschool’s cycling, walking and scooting challenge. This is a nationwide initiative whereby children, parents and staff … Continue reading →

On Tuesday 19th March we were pleased to welcome Otto, Ebba and family for an afternoon to meet us all and get familiar with the school and its surroundings. Otto and Ebba will be joining us for term 4 and … Continue reading →

On Friday 22nd March, pupils were invited to plant some of the fruit trees in the new Orchard section of the Raasay Walled Garden. As you can see – the Garden was a hive of activity. Pupils were also able … Continue reading →

The focus for letter writing this week in P2-4 was to write a letter of invite, applying the skills of letter layout, structure and handwriting. Pupils decided to invite some community members to the school for afternoon tea on the … Continue reading →

Every morning pupils in P2-4 start the day with a ‘Finger Warm Up’ activity which helps to warm up their motor skills and prepares them for the day of learning ahead. The activities include lacing, peg boards, threading, cork board … Continue reading →

Pupils at Raasay Primary School supported Red Nose Day by buying Red Noses and donating to the charity. Lots of fun activities were held throughout the day.

Pupils were delighted to be invited by our neighbours Ann and Donnie to see some new spring chicks hatching! With Easter round the corner this was a nice way to end the week – we hope to visit again to … Continue reading →

Pupils in P5-7 attended the annual Basketball Festival in Portree where they got the chance to compete with children from the same age group from other Skye Schools. They all enjoyed the experience and were able to apply the skills … Continue reading →