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Sgoil an Rubha “Together we can do more!”

“Soirbheachaidh sinn còmhla!”

CUAIRT LITIR / NEWSLETTER

April-June / An Giblean-An t-Ògmhios 2019

Summer Holidays / Làithean Saora an t-Samhraidh

We close on Friday 28 June at 3.10pm and re-open for pupils on Thursday 15

August and we hope you all have a lovely summer.

School Website / Larach-lìn na Sgoile

Our new website is now online and can be found at sgoilanrubha.com. Please note

that we are now .com and not co.uk. We owe a big thank you to Miss Clinton for

creating the site and we think it looks fab! Please have a look and feel free to

leave some feedback.

Financial Education Credit Union Poster Competition / Co-fharpais Postair

Aonadh Creideis

During our Financial Education week at the end of February David Mackay from

the Credit Union set a Poster Competition for our P4-7 pupils. The poster had to

include the Credit Union Logo and pictured are our top three with David.

Emma Richardson P5 was 1st and won £25

Iona Mackenzie P4G was 2nd and won £15

Jessica Macdonald P7 was 3rd and won £10

Well done girls!


Assembly Certificates / A’ Buannachadh Theisteanasan

Pupils with their Assembly Certificates and Rev Davidson who led our Easter

Assembly.

P7 Orienteering Transition Event / Tachartas Tìr-Stiùireach Clas 7

On Wednesday the 20th of March, P7 attended the annual Orienteering Transition

Event organised and run by Active Schools and the Outdoor Learning team. This

year, it took place on the rugby pitch next to the Golf Club. Pupils were put into

teams along with pupils from other schools. They completed a number of team-

building skills activities before being sent off into the trees with a map to look

for clues together. All pupils thoroughly enjoyed making new friends and working

with their peers from across the island.


“Silly Sock Day” for Autism Eilean Siar / Latha nan Stocainnean Èibhinn

We had a “Silly Sock Day” for Autism Eilean Siar and raised £157. Below is a

photograph of representatives from Autism Eilean Siar receiving the cheque from

our Pupil Council.

Each House were challenged to have the most original display of their socks and

the winners were the Oystercatchers (bottom left in collage below). Grace

Nicolson was picked as the winner of the “silliest socks”!


P7 Fairburn Trip / Turas Clas 7 gu Farabraoin

On the 8th May, Primary Seven pupils went on their residential trip to Fairburn

activity centre in Muir of Ord. There the pupils enjoyed activities such as

archery. paintball, raft building, and WOW (Walk on water) balls.

The fun didn't stop there as the pupils spent their evenings at the cinema and

bowling. On the last day, pupils had the opportunity to hit the shops and lunch

was in The Mustard Seed, where we were welcomed with such warmth and

friendship.

The pupils were fantastic and it was such a pleasure to be able to spend a few

days out of the class and embrace outdoor learning.

Childsmile Week / Seachdain Childsmile

There is a week for children at the dentist from 1st July with games, competitions

and various activities. The link with information and information on how to book

a dental appointment is below. Leaflets have previously been issued.

https://bit.ly/31oKUJt

https://bit.ly/31oKUJt


P7 Fundraising Triathlon / Togail-Airgid Triathlon

Thursday the 21st of March saw P7 making their way to the Ionad Spors Leodhais

to complete their Sponsored Triathlon in order to raise funds for their school

trip to Fairburn. The pupils started with the swimming event where they had a

target of 10 lengths. They did an amazing job and all pupils managed to surpass

that target.

After the swim, the group split up and half went to the static bikes to complete

a 5K cycle whilst the other half went to the running track and ran 3 laps (2.5K).

Groups then swapped over and completed their final event.

All pupils put 100% effort into every part of the event and raised an outstanding

total of £1,265.00 for their trip to the mainland.

Nicolson Pupils return to Sgoil an Rubha / Thill Sgoilearan Àrd Sgoil

MhicNeacail gu Sgoil an Rubha

Three Nicolson Institute pupils recently took part in a transition workshop with

Primary 7 pupils at their former school, Sgoil an Rubha.

Craig (S3), Isla (S2) and Gabi (S2) took a step

back in time to their old primary school and were

greeted enthusiastically by Primary 7 and school

staff.

The workshop was an informal Q&A session

where the younger pupils were able to ask about

their move into secondary school after the

summer. Having the Nicolson pupils along gave a

realistic insight into day-to-day life at the

school and they

answered lots of

questions which

the P7s had - from

what to do if they

got lost to how to

buy lunch (and

plenty of other

queries in between!)

The three Nicolson pupils handled the questions in a mature and sensible ma nner

and their positive experiences at the NI came across.


At the end of the afternoon, Primary 7 agreed that it had been really worthwhile

to have the older pupils visit as they felt they could ask them about their

experiences of secondary school.

One pupil said, “I found the question and answer session really good, it answered

lots of my questions and made me feel a lot more confident.” Another Primary 7

added: “It was very helpful and it was good to see Craig, Isla and Gabi again.”

The Q&A session was part of a programme of P7 transition work developed

between Community Learning and Development staff and Sgoil an Rubha as part

of the school’s transition activities. The CLD programme also included a fun day

for P7 pupils from various Lewis schools at the Nicolson Institute over the Easter

holidays, giving pupils an opportunity to explore the building when it was empty of

older pupils!

Summer Motiv8

Below is the link for Summer Motiv8.

https://www.cne-siar.gov.uk/leisure-sport-and-culture/sport-and-

health/motiv8/motiv8-activities-summer-2019/

Lauren brings pride to SaR, winning top NYCOS prize

Lauren MacRitchie, P6, was the winner of the NYCOS Primary

singer of the year competition earlier this year. She fought off

lots of quality competition during the annual competition and

took part in the prize winners concert in the Lews Castle

Ballroom.

https://www.cne-siar.gov.uk/leisure-sport-and-culture/sport-and-health/motiv8/motiv8-activities-summer-2019/

https://www.cne-siar.gov.uk/leisure-sport-and-culture/sport-and-health/motiv8/motiv8-activities-summer-2019/


EuroQuiz Finals – SaR team at Scottish Parliament / Cuairt Dheireannach SaR

aig Parlamaid na h-Alba

The successful team of P6 pupils: Adam, Ava, Isabella, Odhran and Lydia

travelled to Edinburgh in

May with Mrs E Macleod

and Mr Graham Cay to take

part in the Scottish Final

of EuroQuiz. They were

an impressive team who

had prepared hard in

school, giving up

lunchtimes and breaks for

many weeks. As always,

competition is tough in Edinburgh as all

32 local authority winners compete

against each other but Sgoil an Rubha

rose to the occasion once again, finishing

in the top half of teams. A fantastic

achievement!

They thoroughly deserved their Edinburgh cinema visit, dinner and visit to Camera

Obscura to celebrate their success.

Gaelic Medium Activities / Gnìomhan tro Mheadhan na Gàidhlig

In addition to the usual Motiv8 classes, a programme of Gaelic medium activities

will be on offer this summer. Most of the activities will be aimed at primary pupils.

Gaelic speaking instructors will lead the sessions, which aim at three different

levels of Gaelic ability: children who are fluent in Gaelic, learners, and sessions

that are suitable for anyone with an interest in Gaelic.

A number of the activities will take place in August and will therefore give pupils

who don’t get a chance to speak Gaelic at home, the opportunity to use the

language before returning to school.

A programme can be found on the Comhairle’s homepage: https://www.cne-

siar.gov.uk/leisure-sport-and-culture/childrens-outdoor-activities-in-gaelic/

https://www.cne-siar.gov.uk/leisure-sport-and-culture/childrens-outdoor-activities-in-gaelic/

https://www.cne-siar.gov.uk/leisure-sport-and-culture/childrens-outdoor-activities-in-gaelic/


Mòd Ionadail Leòdhais 2019

The whole of P1-3 took part in the choir competition. They were so relaxed and

happy on stage and represented the school perfectly. A huge achievement for all.

Well done to all of our pupils who competed in the Mod. You all did us proud!

Hannah Macdonald

Below are before and after photographs of Hannah

Macdonald P2 who had 16.5” cut off her hair and

donated it to Little Princess Trust to provide a wig

for a child. Well done Hannah and your new haircut

is lovely!

Feel Good Friday

This session we have raised £552.67 for school funds

from our Feel Good Friday dress down days and we thank you for your continued

support with this.


Flower Power / Cumhachd nam Flùraichean

P5/6 created an enterprise company called

Flower Power earlier this term. The class

decided to use the school polytunnel to grow and

sell plants and alongside this idea to make

recycled wooden planters. Pupils opted into

departments and initially decided on a company

name and logo. Pupils then completed application

forms to apply for Management positions in each

of the company Departments.

All applicants were invited to an interview with

Mrs Macleod where they were asked a number of

questions about their interests, skills and

reasons for applying.

Mrs Macleod then had a very hard job to decide who should be appointed to the

posts! This is a picture of all the successful company Directors and their Deputes.

It has meant a lot of hard work to create the planters and grow healthy, strong

plants. Pupils have been gaining lots of skills at the same time and recently

identified some very important learning for life and work through: teamworking,

decision making, leadership skills, listening and talking, learning and creating

spreadsheets, painting, sanding and horticulture, design, working to deadlines and

quality control.

The planters are now ready to sell and the Sales & Marketing group have received

many orders from parents and friends of the school. They will also be sold at the

Garden Party in the school this week.

Production Department, busy at work Horticulture Department admiring

their beautiful blooms …


Sports Day / Latha nan Cleasan

Thank you to the parents who sent us in the photos below. This year’s sports

champions are:

Junior Sports Champions Katie Maclean

Ruairidh Mackenzie

Intermediate Sports Champions Mia Mackenzie

Calum Macleod

Senior Sports Champions Isabella Macleod

Max Mackenzie


Our sports champions with Ms Mackay our Acting Head Teacher.

Mrs Donna Macaskill

Mrs Donna Macaskill has been a Classroom

Assistant/Auxiliary in Bayble School and then in Sgoil an

Rubha for the past 16 years and we were very sorry to say

goodbye to her in May. We wish her all the best for the

future and hope she calls in soon to say hello.

Canteen Menu for 1st Week Back

The canteen menu for Thursday 15 & Friday 16 August is as follows:

Thursday –

Lentil Soup

Macaroni Cheese & Garlic Bread

Sausage in a Roll & Lentil Soup

Cookie

Friday –

Vegetable Soup

Fish or Fish Fingers, bean & chips

Chicken Mayo Wrap & chips

Ice Cream


Prizegiving / Là nan Duaisean

Below is a photograph of our 2018/19 Prizewinners with Ms Mackay, our Acting

Head Teacher. Well done to you all!

John was unable to attend prizegiving but he proudly accepted his prize during

the P7 Assembly!

Primary 1/2 Alyson Murray - Successful Learner

Jessica Macleod - Effective Contributor

Niamh Macleod - Responsible Citizen

Callum Moffat - Confident Individual

P1-4G Neil Campbell - Successful Learner

Zach Ross-Jordan - Effective Contributor

Iona Mackenzie - Responsible Citizen

Dexter Conibear - Confident Individual

Primary 2/3 Cameron Macdonald - Successful Learner

Evan Macleod - Effective Contributor

John Gillies – Responsible Citizen

Grace Mulholland- Confident Individual

Primary 4 Juno Mackay - Successful Learner

Lucas Macleod - Effective Contributor

Leah Sinclair - Responsible Citizen

Sarah Macleod - Confident Individual


P5-7G Ethan McAdam - Successful Learner

Esther Ross-Jordan - Effective Contributor

Max Mackenzie - Responsible Citizen

Mary Maclean - Confident Individual

Primary 5/6 Ava Maclean - Successful Learner

Emma Macphee - Effective Contributor

Erin Clyde - Responsible Citizen

Daniel Davidson - Confident Individual

Primary 7 Erin Morrison - Successful Learner

Harris Mackay - Effective Contributor

Finlay Reynolds - Responsible Citizen

Georgia Albiston - Confident Individual

GM5-7 & P5/6 Garden Party


Partaidh Gàrraidh

Air Dimàirt, an 25mh den t-Òg-mhìos, bha Partaidh Gàrraidh aig GM5-7 agus P5/6

agus abair partaidh!

‘S ann mar phàirt den iomairt againn a chur

sinn air doigh am partaidh. Fhuair sinn taic

airgid bho ‘Point & Sandwick Trust’ agus bha

sin glè thaingeil. Cheannaich sinn mòran

Shloer agus fhuair sinn tòrr bèicearachd

bho dhaoine.

Thàinig mòran chun fheasgar agus bha sinn

uile glè phròiseil. Cha robh a’ ghrian ann ach

cha robh an t-uisge ann nas motha! Bha

mòran spòrs aig a h-uile duine. Thug Marisa

seachad ar duaisean airson Great British

Bake Off agus Make Off agus gu Comapanaidh Iomairt, P5/6, Flower

Power. Dèagh latha!

Le Mary agus Lesley, GM5-7

Nursery Graduation / Ceumnachadh Sgoil Àraich

Below is a photograph of our proud Nursery Graduates! A big thank you to all

the nursery pupils & parents for all your lovely gifts. We will miss you all.


Whole School Trip to Ness / Turas gu Nis

We had great day out to the Ness playpark and as you can see, the lack of sun

didn’t spoil our day!

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