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Last term, pupils were learning about electricity and how circuits work. They were also investigating which materials are conductors and which are non-conductors. This term, they will be studying friction and were experimenting with parachutes and the effect of the … Continue reading →

Raasay Primary pupils thoroughly enjoyed a trip to the Panto on Friday 26th January. Fortunately the gales subsided enough for us to be able to travel on the day. The Panto this year was Cinderella – a story which our … Continue reading →

Pupils enjoyed their last day of term with some special Christmas numeracy and literacy as well as Christmas games and activities. Their snack also had a Christmas theme – with thanks to our cook, Ann. For the last hour of … Continue reading →

Pupils performed their original story ‘Pirates of the Hebrides’ as part of their inter-disciplinary learning focus this term. The curricular focus was talking and listening, drama, song, dance and Gaelic. The island community was welcomed aboard the ‘Cailleach Liath’ to … Continue reading →

Pupils enjoyed their end of term Christmas Party which featured lots of fun and Christmas themed games such as ‘Pin the nose on Rudolph’ and Christmas musical chairs.

Pupils were delighted to have a visit from Santa and his Elvines on the day of their Christmas Party. Santa took time out of his busy schedule to drop by with his helpers to deliver some Christmas joy – and some … Continue reading →

Our Christmas Lunch was delicious – turkey with all the trimmings and our very own home made cranberry sauce! This was followed by pavlova with oatmeal, berries and cream. As you can see, we all really enjoyed it. A very … Continue reading →

Our school cook prepared a fun and healthy snack which had a Christmas theme with banana santas and Christmas themed pancakes – what a treat!

Pupils came to school wearing their Christmas jumpers for the last week of term in return for a donation to the Save the Children charity and this raised £31.

Our P7 pupil attended the Skye Schools’ annual Dance Festival held in Portree High School. This was an opportunity to develop dance skills with pupils of the same age and they all took part in a wide range of Scottish … Continue reading →