Pupils at Raasay Primary School entered the WHFP Christmas Art Competition – the theme this year was ‘What Christmas Means to You’. The boys all produced beautiful Christmas art and were delighted that two of them were awarded prizes in their categories – well done to all!
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 air friction on the parachute.
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 own pupils had performed back in 2019 so the boys were interested to see another take on it.
As you can see – the boys had front row seats and enjoyed the whole experience – a big thank you to all who were involved.
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 the day parents were invited in to view the Christmas Show – Pirates of the Hebrides and all agreed what a fantastic performance the pupils had put in on the night.
From all of us at Raasay Primary School – we wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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 watch the pirates tale of robbing, plundering and pillaging as they sailed the Hebridean Seas in search of treasure and wealth, They were known as the richest pirates in the west coast and their final raid would see them battling the worst storms they had ever encountered to reach Toileachas Island – the furthest outpost on the western seaboard. The audience braced themselves as they battened down the hatches. On arrival, and to the dismay of Captain Cut-Throat MacIomhair) there is the discovery that the gold and silver they had risked life and limb for are the silver seas and golden sands of Toileachas Island. The islander who meets them enlightens them that they have nothing but friendships, love and community and what they have they share. There is an awakening of the crew who discover that riches can come in other forms. The Captain and his crew discover the joy in giving and not taking; providing and not plundering and being peaceful, not pillaging. From that day forward, every Christmas Eve they are to be found sailing the Hebridean seas delivering boxes of food and gifts to neighbouring islands.
Wilma Duncan, Head Teacher said “the four boys were the real treasure on the night. They rose to the challenge to deliver an outstanding performance. There are only four pupils, two of whom are only six years old, but they were not fazed at all. All four boys took to the stage with confidence, enthusiasm and held the audience from start to finish. We’ve had some tremendous feedback from those who attended our production and, as a school community, we are privileged to work with such an amazing group of boys. We all had such fun on the run up to the event and on the night. I’d like to extend thanks, firstly to the boys, for being such stars, school staff for all the hard work behind the scenes and on the night, the Raasay Parent Council for the lovely after show refreshments, Lillian MacLeod and Sally Walkinshaw for the mulled wine and fruit punch. Also, everyone else who helped in the run up to the event – you know who you are! It is wonderful to have such support and to draw on the skills and expertise of people on the island. Nollaig Chridheil agus Bliadhna Mhath Ur dhuibh uile.”
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 presents! Santa had even composed an original song which pupils joined in with and had with him a placard of jokes. You might even notice from the pictures that his helpers brought along some ‘Chimney Oil’ which Santa uses to help his way up and down the chimneys!
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 big thank you to our school cook, Ann for all the effort that went into producing such a wonderful meal.
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.
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