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Pupils were learning all about paper – its properties, how it is made and used and how we can recycle it. Pupils then made their own paper using shredded recycled paper from the office.

A very big thank you to Oliver and his mum, Hannah, for bringing in their beautiful pet Guinea Pigs – Leonardo and Raffaello – for us to meet. We all thoroughly enjoyed having a wee cuddle with them and were … Continue reading →

Pupils investigated how to make plastics using alternative materials and what applications this might have. Using milk, vinegar and water a simple plastic was created which pupils are making into a kilt shape and painting for Burns’ Day.

As part of Science lessons, pupils made their own lava lamps which involved mixing different liquids and noting the reactions that take place. Oil and water were mixed and a vitamin C tablet provided the CO2. The reaction from the … Continue reading →

The school held an Assembly on Martin Luther King Day where pupils discovered about the life of Martin Luther King. They were then challenged to create their own speech bubble reflecting what their dream would be for the world if … Continue reading →

This term pupils will be studying ‘Micro-organisms’ and ‘Materials’. During the study of Micro-organisms pupils set up experiments to discover how decomposition takes places under difference conditions. They will be finding out how long it takes for mould to grow … Continue reading →

World Braille Day is held every January 4th – Birthday of Louis Braille. Pupils took part in an Assembly which recognised the experiences of people with visual impairment. After researching Louis Braille and his life, they created their own messages … Continue reading →

Rounding off our term with a Christmas Visit to Robert MacRae’s Deer Park at Borve. The pupils had a lovely time learning all about the deer and how they are managed. They also had the opportunity to feed and stroke … Continue reading →

Raasay Primary School T-shirts are in production for those who ordered them. Such is the demand that some orders won’t be ready before the holidays but we will be working on the list and get them out early next term.

Raasay pupils enjoyed a visit from a very special person this morning when Santa made an appearance at their Christmas party! As you can see – when Santa comes to Raasay he has a very special mode of transport!