Author Archives: Dalry Primary Edinburgh

Junk n’ Sailors in P2

Leave a reply

P2 have been exploring different materials and their properties. Such as plastic being waterproof.
As part of their learning they had to design and create a toy boat that would float.
They were given a wide range of junk materials to recycle into the toy boat. They had to problem solve to choose the most appropriate materials and design.

A couple of boats didn’t stay afloat so pupils revisited their designs to make modifications. In the end all boats stayed afloat and were able to move when the children blew on the sails.

If you need support to read this webpage or online letter via translation into an additional language please contact the translation service using this link https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/languages

Scottish Opera 2023

Leave a reply

This week we were happy to be able to welcome families in to see our P5, P6 and P7 classes perform with Scottish Opera.

The children practiced hard in advance with their class teachers, Mrs Ewan and PSAs as well as with you at home.

The hard work paid off with a stunning performance of The Curse of MacCabbra Opera House.

Congratulations and bravo to all!

If you need support to read this webpage or online letter via translation into an additional language please contact the translation service using this link https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/languages

P2 Roots of Empathy News

Leave a reply

This term, P2 have been finding out how to keep a baby safe, especially as babies develop and reaching new milestones and facing new safety issues. They really enjoyed Oliver’s visit with his mum, where Sally shared with the children how she keeps Oliver safe. Everyone really enjoyed their visit and big sister Chloe joined us near the end to demonstrate Oliver’s crawling. The children realised how vulnerable babies are, how dependent they are on their family and how they must never be left alone.

In addition the children enjoyed sharing their knowledge and experience of home safety tips: always place a baby on their back when they are going to sleep, not leaving hot beverages on the edge of a table, keeping toxic chemicals out of reach and removing potential electrical hazards. Also discovering how mums-to-be help to keep themselves and their babies healthy during pregnancy.

Through learning how to keep a baby safe, the children appreciated that they can play a part in keeping themselves and others safe. Whether it is in the park, crossing the road, at school or at home. the children discussed the hazards and strategies how to avoid them.

For more information please ask Mrs Harris-Toner, Miss Younger, Mrs Gunstone and Mrs Chadwick. Also check out http://www.rootsofempathy.org

If you need support to read this webpage or online letter via translation into an additional language please contact the translation service using this link https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/languages

Financial Capability Course

Leave a reply

Please see below details of a Financial Capability course aimed at minority families and individuals.

**Please note that these workshops are for ethnic minority families/individuals and community groups and not for staff of organisations**The aim of the Financial Capability Project is to empower ethnic minority (EM) communities across Scotland to become more confident and better informed about the financial choices and decisions they make to help improve their resilience for the future.This is one of the 12 interactive workshops we will be delivering this year. These workshops will be targeting EM men/women/young adults and the wider EM communities who might be struggling to manage their money on a daily basis.Introduction to Financial Capability Workshop gives you a brief insight into you and your money.Jasbinder Kaur , Training Officer at Surviving Economic Abuse will be delivering this exciting interactive workshop.How are you and your money getting on?This workshop will give you a starting point to think about what you need to do to get the most out of your money and finances.By the end of the session, you will haveDiscussed your money habits – the good ones and the bad onesIncreased ability to work out your priority and non-priority spendingCreate some money goals and an action planMore information about the workshops in this series and how they will help you achieve your goalsThe Financial Capability Programme also offers one to one support to help you on your journey to achieve your financial goalsTo sign up for the workshop, click here to visit the event. 
To find out more about the Financial Inclusion Programme workshops or One to One support please click here or contact Helen McCabe, Financial Capability Officer on helen.mccabe@cemvoscotland.org.uk 

If you need support to read this webpage or online letter via translation into an additional language please contact the translation service using this link https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/languages

20 Minute Neighborhoods

Leave a reply

If you were interest in the full results of the recent 20 minute neighbourhoods survey for Gorgie and Dalry they are available on the following link.

https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/20minutegorgiedalry 

if you would prefer an easier to digest summary of the online survey results, you can request this by emailing 20MinuteNeighbourhood@edinburgh.gov.uk

If you need support to read this webpage or online letter via translation into an additional language please contact the translation service using this link https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/languages

Minecraft Masterclass Makers

Leave a reply

Our latest batch of minecraft masterclass makers have been adding their own twists to Mr Bennett’s space museum.

The pictures below are from Mindy, Ismail and Lucy’s rockets.

If you need support to read this webpage or online letter via translation into an additional language please contact the translation service using this link https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/languages