
Joint Learning for Sustainability Day
This was the most fantastic learning experience, for pupils and staff alike. Arthur Ker gave an utterly captivating reading of stories from his book “Close Encounters in the Forest” and explained about the making of the book. He also answered questions from the P5 to 7 pupils about his varied

Visit from Mia from SAMS
This week we are particularly grateful to Miss Logan, who organised a visit from Mia Leng (an ex-Tayvallich pupil) from SAMS on Monday 24th February. P1-4 were so lucky to have Mia talk to us about all things life below water, which links closely to our Life Below Water (Global

Venture West Fabulous Family Friday
On Thursday 30th January, we had an excellent afternoon out learning all about the work that our parents Sandy and Eilidh Campbell do with Venture West and the hydro schemes they run. The children experienced and learned so much and we are hugely grateful to Sandy, Eilidh, their staff and

Art and Technology Club
Our new lunchtime clubs are really taking off. Today the children and Miss Fraser had lots of fun and learned new skills in Technology and Art club.

Our ELC Open Afternoon
Our Open Afternoon in the ELC today was well-attended and we were so proud of the older pupils, who helped with preparations for the afternoon and to the younger class, who went across and played beautifully with our visitors. Many thanks also to Eileen and Isla for coming back for

Lunchtime clubs
This week the pupils have been involved in planning lunchtime clubs and today Miss Fraser and a number of pupils have had a great time taking part in science club, craft club, still life art club and farming club. The children have played a key role in the planning of

Christmas Showcase
We were delighted that so many family members and friends could join us for our end of year Christmas Showcase on Tuesday, to celebrate our children and their achievements. It was fantastic to see the huge range of skills and musical talents that our pupils have and for so many

Christmas lunch 2024
One of the highlights of December was our fabulous Christmas Dinner, prepared by Margaret and her brilliant team in the School Meals team and served beautifully by Peter. Thank you so much to them all for feeding us so well!

Glasgow Science Centre Visit – Wednesday 4th December.
The Glasgow Science Centre On Tour Team came and visited us on Wednesday and Andy and Murray delivered a range of fantastic workshops about the amazing workings of the human body.

Fabulous Family Friday/Visit to the Tayvallich Estate – 6th December 2024
We had a fantastic start to our Fabulous Family Fridays with a visit to see Rowan and Ewan in action at work on the Tayvallich Estate. We also got to meet Calum, the Chief Scientist for the estate, who helped us learn about some of the plant and animal life.

Our World From Space Workshop.
The Children in the P4 to 7 class had an excellent experience when they also travelled to the Oban Rockfield Centre on 20th November to take part in workshops with staff from SAMS (The Scottish Association for Marine Science). They explored how we can learn more about the ocean through

Woodland Detectives with Kilmartin Museum and NatureScot
As you will be aware, over the last month the pupils in P1 to 5 have been working with staff from Kilmartin Museum and NatureScot on the Woodland Detective Project which has enabled them to build on their prior learning about the Celtic Rainforest at Taynish through practical activities that