Upcoming events
Don’t forget to check the school calendar for upcoming events:
https://www.tayvallich.argyll-bute.sch.uk/events/
This week, we have a very full update on a number of fantastic learning opportunities that the children have experienced over the past couple of weeks.
World Children’s Day Assembly
We were delighted that the pupils attended a special celebration of children’s human rights on 20th November – World Children’s Day – in the form of an online assembly to explore the topic of ‘climate change and children’s rights’ with Children and Young People’s Commissioner for Scotland Nicola Killean.
At the assembly, the children
- learned about the link between climate change and children’s rights
- heard from other children who have created climate campaigns in their local area
- felt inspired to share their views with children across Scotland.
We were very proud of how respectfully the children took part and of the way they interacted with the topic.
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 satellites and how climate change is impacting our planet. The staff were very impressed with how well the children engaged and participated and the children were very impressed with the snow that fell on the way home! Thanks to our amazing drivers Valerie and Anthonie for getting everyone home safely. Check out the photos here: https://www.tayvallich.argyll-bute.sch.uk/our-world-from-space-workshop/
Children in Need
We had another fantastic day of fundraising for Children in Need this year, with spots and pyjamas, Pudsey-related challenges, poster-making, a duck derby and some really important learning and reflection about what Children in Need Day is all about. Colin the Caterpillar also made an appearance and we were delighted that Flora was the happy recipient of a cake to take home to her family when she won the raffle. The final total raised at the end of the fundraiser was a fantastic £125. Well done everybody. You can see some photos from the day here: https://www.tayvallich.argyll-bute.sch.uk/children-in-need-2024/
Woodland Detectives
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 link to learning experiences and outcomes from across the curriculum. We are very grateful to Kilmartin Museum and NatureScot for providing us with this fantastic learning experience, which involved two half days of workshops in school, one day out at Taynish Nature Reserve and a further half day out planting trees in the woodland near to school. Particular thanks go to Mrs Jacquelyn Condie of Kilmartin Museum for arranging and leading on the whole project and Heather Goodwin of NatureScot who is always such a fabulous supporter of our children’s learning around environmental sustainability and biodiversity.
Woodland Detectives with Kilmartin Museum and NatureScot – Tayvallich Primary School and ELC
Coming up next week:
Glasgow Science Centre Visit – Wednesday 4th December.
The Glasgow Science Centre On Tour Team are coming to visit us on Wednesday and will be delivering a range of fantastic workshops about the amazing workings of the human body to all of our children,
You can see more about what they offer in this short video:
Joint Learning in Glassary Primary School – Thursday 5th December
Due to the planned power outage in Tayvallich on Thursday, we are going to do some joint learning with our friends in Glassary, picking up on the fabulous Hope Spot work that the older classes did last summer and exploring some of the letters that the children have received from people in other Hope Spots around the world.
Fabulous Family Friday/Learning Trip to Tayvallich Estate – Friday 6th December.
We are delighted to be kicking off our Fabulous Family Fridays with a visit to see two of our parents in action at work when we visit the Tayvallich Estate. The trip links with our school learning for sustainability project and the aims are:
- For pupils to find out what parents and others in their community do for a living
- For pupils to further their knowledge of local natural heritage, local economy and their community
Please look out for consent forms and information about lunches in bags today (Friday) for the trips on Thursday 5th and Friday 6th.
Report feedback forms
Many thanks to those of you who have returned your feedback on the recent progress report; please do so at your earliest convenience if you have not as your views are very important to us.
P1 and P7 National Dental check programme
Parents of P1 and P7 children will find information about upcoming checks in bags today (Friday).
Parent Council Wreath Making
Don’t forget to sign up for the fabulous Christmas Wreath Evening on 6th December which our brilliant Parent Council has organised as a fundraiser. Enjoy a festive evening creating your own Christmas wreath, catching up with friends and enjoying a festive refreshments. This event is for adults only and spaces are very limited so get your name on the list!
Check out the poster here: http://www.tayvallich.argyll-bute.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/wreath-poster-2.pdf
Space Podcast
And last but very much not least, here is the latest fact-filled podcast from the P5 to 7 class on Jupiter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VTa02PhdvomoGL32bVgMUOaxHSm3mJaW/view?usp=sharing
Quick quiz to check your learning – is Jupiter the oldest or youngest planet in the solar system and what is it made of?
Have a lovely weekend.
Lena
