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K’next Generation

Posted on May 3, 2017 by raasayprimaryschool

As in previous years, we were delighted to welcome Ann Larkham to the school to deliver the K’next Generation workshops. These workshops employ active learning to develop problem solving, communication, teamwork and critical thinking skills and offer an engaging and … Continue reading →

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Feisgoil

Posted on May 2, 2017 by raasayprimaryschool

Feis nan Gaedheal’s Feisgoil delivers language, music, arts and cultural services to schools, local authorities, public bodies and community groups across Scotland. The objective of the ‘Learn Gaelic at School’ programme is the retainment and attainment of the Gaelic language … Continue reading →

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Cross Country

Posted on May 2, 2017 by raasayprimaryschool

On Tuesday 2nd May P4-7 pupils took part in the annual Skye Schools’ Cross Country event in Portree. As you can see – the sun was shining for us and it was a perfect day to be outdoors. The pupils, … Continue reading →

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Go Noodle

Posted on April 28, 2017 by raasayprimaryschool

In our first week back we have been using a website called Go Noodle. We signed up and now we can pick a video and dance along to it. There are dance videos, fitness videos and cool down videos. So … Continue reading →

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Hebridean Whale & Dolphin Trust

Posted on April 27, 2017 by raasayprimaryschool

On Thursday 27th April Nursery – P7 pupils had the opportunity to attend workshops on the ‘floating classroom’ the Silurian which berthed alongside the pier. The 90 minute workshop was led by expert marine biologists and educators and began with a … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter

Posted on April 5, 2017 by raasayprimaryschool

Before we broke up for the Easter Holidays pupils enjoyed a fun Easter egg hunt which involved finding eggs and fluffy chicks from the rhyming clues! What a surprise when ‘Polly’ the Easter lamb also turned up for a visit … Continue reading →

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Poly Tunnel Open Day

Posted on April 4, 2017 by raasayprimaryschool

Pupils in Raasay Primary school recently participated in the Highland Council’s Carbon Clever Challenge which was organised to celebrate 10 years of the WWF’s Earth Hour. The pupils’ entry was a short film, highlighting the importance of taking responsibility for … Continue reading →

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The Big Pedal

Posted on March 29, 2017 by raasayprimaryschool

Raasay Primary School signed up to the cycling challenge ‘The Big Pedal’ run by the charity Sustrans. This is the biggest two-wheels challenge in the UK and over 100 schools in Scotland have signed up. The aim is to get … Continue reading →

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Red Nose Day

Posted on March 29, 2017 by raasayprimaryschool

On Friday 24th March, pupils dressed in red and sold Red Noses to raise money for Red Nose Day 2017. Thank you to everyone who supported us – we raised the fantastic total of £122.00.  

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STEM

Posted on March 21, 2017 by raasayprimaryschool

On Wednesday 8th March, Nursery to P7 pupils at Raasay Primary School had the opportunity to take part in some STEM outreach sessions organised by the UHI and Portree High School Science Department. Senior pupils from Raasay, who are currently … Continue reading →

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