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We are delighted to have Ebba joining Alexander in the Nursery this term and it looks like they are having a lot of fun getting to know each other and enjoying the fabulous spring weather!

Pupils took part in a K’Nex Workshop at the Hall on Wednesday 24th April. Working in pairs, the challenge was to design and build their own ‘Wind Buggy’. Once they had designed their buggies the challenge was to see whose … Continue reading →

On the last afternoon of term, pupils invited members of the community for Easter Afternoon Tea as part of their Citizenship project work. Earlier in the term, pupils in P2 ,3 & 4 wrote letters of invite to some of … Continue reading →

What better for Mothers’ Day than some hand-made scented bath bombs! Pupils used a recipe to create their individually crafted bath bombs using bicarbonate of soda, citric acid, scented oils and dried flowers. They created some beautiful scent combinations which … Continue reading →

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 →