The P7 pupils have had the opportunity this year to work with a published author and participate in workshops involving creating characters, setting the scene, developing storyline, illustrating, editing, publishing and marketing. Through workshops led by Mary Turner Thomson they have produced and illustrated three stories which have been compiled into a charming book called … Continue reading P7 Published Authors
Category: Class of 2007
P7 Launch Date: Thursday 28th November
Boroughmuir Rugby Festival
Congratulations to our Sciennes Rugby team on their performance at yesterday's Borouhmuir Rugby Club festival.Victory was recorded against Oxgangs before an excellent full contact match was played out with Boroughmuir Rugby Club's P6 Team. Some excellent tackles were put in from us, while two excellent scores complemented our fearless attitude.To top it off the team … Continue reading Boroughmuir Rugby Festival
Girls’ Football Success
Congratulations to our P6/7 Girls' Football Teams who came First and Second in a recent tournament.Ninjas team took the First Place Trophy with the Golden Eagles team securing Second Place. Fantastic results!Here is a report from Megan Wynn, P7:On Saturday 5th October 2013 both Sciennes' Girls' Football Teams played a tournament for the Autumn Cup. … Continue reading Girls’ Football Success
Underway from Lagganlia!
Fantastic P7! Slick and super organised pupils and staff this morning meant we were underway by our target 9.30am. We are now beginning to be able to get a signal more easily so we will continue to post travel updates on our P7 Lagganlia blog. Please check there rather than calling the school office. It's … Continue reading Underway from Lagganlia!
Gorge Walk in the River Feshie
Tuesday in the Sunshine
P7 Lagganlia Mon 30th September – Fri 4th October
Primary Seven pupils are off to Lagganlia next week. Keep up with our adventures on our blog:http://scienneslagganlia2013.blogspot.co.uk/Two more sleeps, P7!
Councillor Paul Godzik Visits P7 Citizenship Conference
We were delighted to welcome Councillor Paul Godzik, Education Convener, to Sciennes P7 Citizenship Conference on Thursday 12th September. Aryan and Amy met Cllr Godzik in the playground and he visited our 96 P7 pupils who were taking part in four different workshops throughout the building. He also addressed everyone in the Hall and helped … Continue reading Councillor Paul Godzik Visits P7 Citizenship Conference
P7C Digital Learners
Six pupils from P7C were invited to present at an Apple Leadership Event at the George Hotel on Friday 6th September and were outstanding ambassadors for Sciennes, demonstrating incredible confidence in front of an audience of educators. Kim, Katie, Tea, William, Robert and Derry worked with Ms French throughout the day creating a presentation on … Continue reading P7C Digital Learners
P7 @ Lagganlia 2013
Monday 30th September to Friday 4th October A deposit using WisePay will secure a place in the forthcoming residential for Primary Seven Pupils next session to Lagganlia Outdoor Education Centre. Further details on the Lagganlia 2013 blog http://scienneslagganlia2013.blogspot.co.uk/
Girls’ Football Shield
Congratulations to all the girls - Anna Le Derf, Kirsty Noble (P6) Ailsa McAleavey(P6) Esther Parmiter, Elena Santoyo-Brown, Sarah Beck Jenkins, Hannah Urquhart, Olivia Kay, Isla Barrault, Ivy Schiefler Fancey, Anna Swan (P6) Katie Hayley - who played throughout the EPSSA Girls' Football competition to be awarded the Summer Plate Consolation Shield. Thank you to … Continue reading Girls’ Football Shield
Fun on Two Wheels at Transgression Park
P6A, Ms Pearmain, P6C and Mrs Barker had a magnificent time at Transgression Park at Peffermill Industrial Estate on Tuesday 18th June. Thank you to Natasha and all the staff for providing the amazing hour long free taster session in the indoor skatebpark which gave all the children a chance to try out BMX biking, … Continue reading Fun on Two Wheels at Transgression Park
P5 Out and About Cycling
Celebrating Learning at the Apple Store
P6C and Mrs Barker had a fantastic day at the Apple Store in Buchanan Street, Glasgow on Tuesday 11th June. Events Co-ordinator Andy Unger met us in St Vincent Street when we arrived by coach. The children were then warmly welcomed in proper feel good style by rapturous applause from staff on both levels of … Continue reading Celebrating Learning at the Apple Store
Active Schools Cricket Team
On Wednesday 5th June Ali Hamzah, William, Callum, Vishal, Robbie, Angus, Eloisa, Kirsty, James, Iona and Jenny took part in an Active Schools Cricket tournament at Forrester High School. Thanks very much to Jonathan Wallace for offering this opportunity and to Mrs Nowell for escorting. Akilan had to pull out because of an injury and … Continue reading Active Schools Cricket Team
Another Medal for Lucia, P6A!
Congratulations to Lucia in P6A for her bronze medal in the Edinburgh Primary Schools' Cross Country Championships, which was awarded at a recent Assembly. Lucia had competed in this event before and we are grateful that her mum, Rosemary Free, made us aware of it and was instrumental in other Sciennes' pupils participating. This year … Continue reading Another Medal for Lucia, P6A!
Volleyball Success for William P6C
P6/7 Interscholastics
On Tuesday 4th June P6 and P7 pupils took part in the annual Edinburgh Primary Schools (EPSSA) Interscholastics event at Meadowbank. Thank you to Mrs Walker for organising the entire event, Mr Wallace for assisting, Mrs Nowell and Mrs Tariq for escorting and to families who came to cheer on. More photographs on the P6 … Continue reading P6/7 Interscholastics
Congratulations Robert P6C!
P6 Art Exhibition
Friday 10th May saw the culmination of many weeks of creating artwork using a variety of media - watercolour, cross stitch, collage, digital art, environmental art - when our accomplished P6 artists had the opportunity to stage their very own Art Exhibition in the Hall. The theme was 'Thistles' and P6 creativity was a delight … Continue reading P6 Art Exhibition
Junior Award Scheme Scotland (JASS) at Sciennes
Junior Award Scheme Scotland (JASS) is an accredited learning programme for P6-S2 pupils.Further information can be found here on the Sciennes' Junior Award Scheme Scotland (JASS) website, and there are also links on the P6 and P7 Class Pages of our school website. Sciennes was one of the pilot schools for this city wide scheme … Continue reading Junior Award Scheme Scotland (JASS) at Sciennes
Scottish Cross Country – Runaway Success!
Congratulations to our P6 and P7 pupils who took part in the Scottish Schools Athletics Association Primary Cross Country Championships at Kirkcaldy High School on Saturday 20th April.http://www.ssaa.co.uk/1300 pupils from 167 schools across the country took part and we are delighted that our pupils competed so successfully.P6 Girls 6th placeP6 Boys 4th placeP7 Girls 4th … Continue reading Scottish Cross Country – Runaway Success!
Sciennes’ Swim Team 2013
Photographs from the Edinburgh Primary Schools Sports Association (EPSSA) Swim and Dive Gala at the Royal Commonwealth Pool, held in March, have been published:http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/swimanddiveHere are photographs of our wonderful team:Esther in P7C shows how to accept a medal in style!Third place in the Diving competition - well done, Esther!Clyde, the Commonwealth Games mascot, was on … Continue reading Sciennes’ Swim Team 2013
Scottish Schools’ Athletic Association Cross Country
We wish our P6 and P7 pupils who are competing in the Scottish Schools Athletics Association Primary Cross Country Championships at Kirkcaldy High School on Saturday 20th April good luck! http://www.ssaa.co.uk/TIMESRaces 1 and 2 Primary Six Girls 1:30pm and 1:45pmRaces 3 and 4 Primary Six Boys 2:00pm and 2:15pmRaces 5 and 6 Primary Seven Girls 2:30pm … Continue reading Scottish Schools’ Athletic Association Cross Country
P6/7 EPSSA Cross Country at Duddingston
Well done the Sciennes' Team of P6 and P7 pupils who braved the elements to take part in the Edinburgh Primary Schools Sports Association (EPSSA) Cross Country at Cavalry Park, Duddingston on a cold and frosty morning, Monday 18th March. Thank you to Mrs Walker for organising the event, to Mr Wallace for his assistance … Continue reading P6/7 EPSSA Cross Country at Duddingston
P6/7 Cross Country At Cavalry Park, Duddingston Playing Fields
Low temperature forecast!Wrap up warmly with lots of layers for the EPSSA Cross Country event at Cavalry Park, Duddingston Playing Fields tomorrow Monday 11th March. Leaving by private coach shared with Tollcross Primary around 9.30am. Event starts at 10.45am and finishes approximately 12.15pm. Spectators welcome.
Second Place in Euroquiz 2013 at City Chambers!
Congratulations to our intrepid P6 contestants - Bruno Armitage, Lorna Brockbank, James Beeston and Iona Mackinlay-Vich - who were runners up at the Edinburgh schools Euroquiz competition on Wednesday 6th March, at the City Chambers. Twenty schools took part in four initial rounds, with questions on the European Union, countries and capitals, languages, landmarks, culture, … Continue reading Second Place in Euroquiz 2013 at City Chambers!
Run Away Success at Cross Country for P6 and P7!
Spectacular running! 800 pupils competed from schools across the city at the Meadows EPSSA (Edinburgh Primary Schools Sports Association) Cross Country event on Monday 25th February, organised by our PE Specialist Beth Walker, with assistance from our Active Sports Co-ordinator Jonathan Wallace. Many thanks to Mrs Sally Nowell for escorting and officiating.Sciennes pupils gave an … Continue reading Run Away Success at Cross Country for P6 and P7!
Edinburgh University Music Project – P5, P6, P7
On Wednesday 20th February, nine classes were invited to take part in Edinburgh University Music Society's 'Schools Music Project' and set off through the Meadows in a convoy.Grateful thanks to Community Relations Manager, Helen Scott, and all the members of the Edinburgh University Music Society who gave our P5, P6 and P7 children such a … Continue reading Edinburgh University Music Project – P5, P6, P7
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