To coincide with the Referendum, pupils who were interested in being elected to the Sciennes Pupil Council gave a speech to their classsmates. On Friday 19th September, pupils in P2-P7 voted to elect a Pupil Representative in each class. The results will be announced at Assemblies on Friday.We have decided to wait to announce our … Continue reading Pupil Council Elections
Category: Class of 2008
P7 Lagganlia 29th September-3rd October 2014
http://scienneslagganlia2014.blogspot.co.uk/The P7 Lagganlia 2014 blog with information for pupils and families can also be accessed from the P7 Class Page.Click here to access Lagganlia's website.
Today’s the Day, P7
All our iPads have been reconfigured, and set up ready for individual use in the new session. Today, each of our P7 pupils will be issued with their own personal iPad, for school use only at the moment, though we will invite families to an Information evening later in the term to issue the iPads … Continue reading Today’s the Day, P7
BBC Ten Pieces at the Filmhouse
http://www.bbc.co.uk/emp/embed/smpEmbed.html?playlist=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.co.uk%2Fiplayer%2Fplaylist%2Fp026kgzj&title=Ten%20Pieces%3A%20Ten%20Pieces%20trailer&product=iplayerP6 and P7 pupils at Sciennes have been given an exciting opportunity to attend a free screening of BBC's "Ten Pieces"on Tuesday 7th October at the Filmhouse. The film is designed to engage primary pupils with classical music and creativity through story telling which features high quality musical performance and visuals. Details available soon on WisePay.Grateful … Continue reading BBC Ten Pieces at the Filmhouse
Lothian Schools Cross Country Running
Sciennes Dream Team!: Emily, Phoebe, Zoe, Adele, Cerys, Annie, Anna, Susannah, Rose, Joanne, Calum, Lawson, Liam, Archie, Matthew, Ben, Boris, LoganThe first Lothian Schools Cross Country Running event of the season took place at Mary Erskine School on Wednesday 10th September on a beautiful sunny afternoon. Congratulations to Phoebe who came Second, Lawson who came … Continue reading Lothian Schools Cross Country Running
BBC Ten Pieces Classical Music
http://www.bbc.co.uk/emp/embed/smpEmbed.html?playlist=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.co.uk%2Fiplayer%2Fplaylist%2Fp020yfp1&title=Media%20Centre%20Clips%3A%20Ten%20Pieces&product=iplayer P6 and P7 pupils have been given an exciting free opportunity to attend a screening of BBC's Ten Pieces, a film designed to engage primary pupils with classical music through high quality visual performance and story telling. Further information will be published soon on Wisepay.
P7 Lagganlia 29th Sept-3rd October 2014
http://scienneslagganlia2014.blogspot.co.uk/The P7 Lagganlia 2014 blog can also be accessed from the P7 Class Page.
EPSSA Swim and Dive Gala 2014
Thank you to Mrs Beth Walker, our wonderful PE Specialist, for organising and compering the Swim and Dive Gala event for all city primary schools on Wednesday 2nd April 10am -12.30pm at the Royal Commonwealth Pool. It was a thoroughly enjoyable event for all 500 children competing. Thank you to all the families who lent … Continue reading EPSSA Swim and Dive Gala 2014
Dance Show at Churchill Theatre
Sainsbury’s Run a Mile in the Meadows for P6
Five Cross Country Medals!
Unprecedented success for all our Sciennes runners at the Edinburgh Primary Schools Sports Association (EPSSA) Cross Country event in Inverleith Park on Monday 17th March. Tom came Second in the P7 Boys' Race, Lucia came Third and Bea Tenth in the P7 Girls' Race, Lawson came Fifth in the P6 Boys' Race and Cerys came … Continue reading Five Cross Country Medals!
Euroquiz at City Chambers 2014
Very well done to our P6 Team who gained a highly respectable 43 out of a possible 60 points in the 2014 Euroquiz at City Chambers on Wednesday 5th March and had great fun. There was an exciting three way tie at the end between Stewart's Melville, St George's and Bruntsfield, with Bruntsfield taking first … Continue reading Euroquiz at City Chambers 2014
P6/7 Disco: Tickets only £2!
The PTA P6/7 Disco is 6.30-8pm Thursday 6th March.Tickets can be purchased via Wisepay – they are only £2 and include a drink and a snack. If the discos have not sold out there may be tickets available at the door on the night. Pupils should leave their jackets in one of three infant classrooms … Continue reading P6/7 Disco: Tickets only £2!
Runaway Success!
Outstanding success at the EPSSA Cross Country event today Moday 3rd March on the Meadows. Lawson and Tom both achieved Second Place in the P6 and P7 Boys' races and Cerys and Lucia achieved First Place in the P6 and P7 Girls' races. Cerys had a convincing win, despite having to run for part of … Continue reading Runaway Success!
P6 Netball Success
Thank you to all the parents who supported P6 netball girls in a Round Robin tournament at Firrhill High School on Friday 28th February. Thank you to Clem Friend and Susan McConville for updates and photographs."The P6 girls did really well at their netball tournament on Friday and they were undefeated in all of their … Continue reading P6 Netball Success
A Magical Week at Benmore for P6
It was a genuine pleasure to escort our P6 pupils to Benmore Outdoor Education Centre and we truly enjoyed their company. Every camp is special but this year's group particularly impressed us with their 'can do' positive attitudes in challenging weather and their very good listening skills. P6s have made lasting bonds - with each … Continue reading A Magical Week at Benmore for P6
Grace wins the Steven Lui Memorial Cup
Benmore 2014
http://www.benmorecentre.co.ukLooking forward to Benmore 10th-14th February, Primary Six.Families will be able to follow our adventures on our blog:http://sciennesbenmore2014.blogspot.co.uk/
Edinburgh Gangshow
Congratulations to P6 pupils who performed so successfully in the Edinburgh Gangshow at the King's Theatre.More photographs on the P6 Class Page, where they received this lovely comment:Congratulations to all! You were fantastic - I know how hard you all worked in rehearsals and it was worth every minute. The show was brilliant - and … Continue reading Edinburgh Gangshow
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
Brianna Succeeds in Unicycle Challenge
Without even stepping off once, Brianna successfully unicycled 2500m across the Forth Road Bridge on Sunday 16th June to raise funds for and awareness of the Plant for the Planet global initiative, begun six years ago by now 13 year old Felix.In March 2013 Sciennes hosted the third Academy of Climate Ambassadors to take place … Continue reading Brianna Succeeds in Unicycle Challenge
Crazy Hat, Crazy Hair Day Friday 14th June
Primary 5B and Ms Gregson are organising a 'Crazy Hat, Crazy Hair Day on Friday 14th June to raise funds for Plant for the Planet. Donations of between 20p and £1.00 on the day. P5B gave a fantastic presentation at the P4-7 Assembly on Friday explaining the event and the P4P worldwide initiative to combat … Continue reading Crazy Hat, Crazy Hair Day Friday 14th June
P5B Cycle Training
Cycling Success in P5
On Wednesday one P5 boy couldn't ride a bike. On Thursday, after 25 minutes, he could (to the cheers of his classmates). All it required was a school bike (pedals removed to practice 'scooting' and get used to balancing), an experienced helper - and determination.Organised by Ms Christie, the students worked with four biking experts, … Continue reading Cycling Success in P5
It’s P5’s Turn!
This term Sciennes has put on cycling activities for most of the younger children.One reason was to find any that couldn't cycle - or at least without stabilisers.The School's new 'balance' bikes have made the process much easier!We've lost count of the number who have now learned how to cycle - but it would need … Continue reading It’s P5’s Turn!
Brianna Unicycle Fundraiser for Plant for the Planet
On June 16th 2013 at 10:30 a.m., P5 Climate Justice Ambassador Brianna, will unicycle the Forth Road Bridge across the Firth of Forth. The suspension bridge has a length of 2,500 metres. You can support Brianna in her challenge at betterplace.orghttps://www.betterplace.org/en/projects/13521-forth-road-bridge-unicycle-challenge/widgetPrimary 5B and Ms Gregson are organising a 'Crazy Hat, Crazy Hair Day on Friday … Continue reading Brianna Unicycle Fundraiser for Plant for the Planet
P5 Scottish Opera
What a fabulous performance today from Primary Five! They were word perfect and in fine voice for an outstanding production of 'Slim McBride and the Lost Tribe' with Scottish Opera. The team from Scottish Opera yet again wove their magic, as only they can, with high energy, focus and lots of fun to choreograph the … Continue reading P5 Scottish Opera
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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