Author: Amy Dunnett

Happy Holidays!

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We would like to thank all of our pupils, families and staff for their hard work, enthusiasm and endless support over the last four months!  You have amazed us with your strength and resilience during a very challenging and difficult time.

Last night’s virtual prom was a wonderful way to say goodbye to our school leavers and we wish them all well for the amazing journeys that lie ahead of them.

We also have to say farewell to some staff members too as they leave us for pastures new.

We say a fond farewell to Niki Anderson, our Head of Early Learning and Childcare, who is retiring. Niki has been part of our community for many years both at Hazlewood and Orchard Brae. We will miss her very much but wish her every happiness in her retirement.

We also say goodbye to Sam Stephen, our dance and drama instructor, who is heading off for new adventures in London.  Thank you Sam for your endless enthusiasm and boundless energy and for organising an amazing virtual prom!  We wish you well for the future.

Cara Blackstock, PSA in Room 8 will be leaving us to train as a teacher and we wish her every success in her future career.

Tracey Catto, from the Admin team, left us at Easter but farewells then were overshadowed by events so we would like to wish her well in her future endeavours.

Goodbye also to Jacqui Clutten, who has been a children’s escort for 17 years and farewell to her fellow escort Connor Cadger.

But as we say farewell to what has been an unusual year to say the least, the staff at Orchard Brae would like to share a little something to brighten up your summer!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!!

 

Virtual Prom 2020

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We hope everyone enjoyed last night’s virtual prom.  It was an amazing evening full of fun and music.  Huge thanks to Sam Stephen for organising the event and arranging such a fantastic line up of guests!  It certainly made it a night to remember.

The event was live-streamed on our Facebook page and had over 600 views during the event!!  If you couldn’t manage to join in with our virtual prom last night, you can watch it below or on our Facebook page.

Google Classroom

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The summer holidays are from the end of the school day on the 3rd of July until Tuesday the 11th of August.  The Google Classroom will remain open so you can access the activities which have already been posted but there will be nothing new until the new term starts.  Thank you for your engagement with Google Classroom so far and have a great holiday.

Music With Emmeline – Friday 3rd July

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Here are today’s musical activities from Emmeline.

Musical Story: The Scarecrow’s Wedding

This week’s Musical Story is The Scarecrow’s Wedding by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Emmeline is going to read the very eventful story of Betty and Harry and at the end of the story is going to play the ‘Wedding March’ by Mendelssohn. This is a very popular piece of music for weddings and we are sure you will recognise it. If you would like to listen to the music again after the story here is a link for it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7_m1om82o4

Someone You Loved: Part 5 – Whole Song

Today we are going to be singing and signing all of Someone You Loved by Lewis Capaldi. We hope you enjoy singing and signing along! This is the 15th Makaton Song we have learnt during lockdown – well done everyone!

Music With Emmeline – Thursday 2nd July

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Here are today’s musical activities from Emmeline.

Nursery Rhyme: Wind The Bobbin Up

Wind the Bobbin up is such a popular nursery rhyme with so many of our pupils. Can you join in. with the actions at home and point to the; ceiling, floor, window and door?

Someone You Loved: Part 3 – Verse 3

It is time today to sing and sign the last part of Someone you loved before putting the whole song together tomorrow. Here are the words.

And I tend to close my eyes when it hurts sometimes
I fall into your arms
I’ll be safe in your sound ’til I come back around.

Bedtime Story – Wednesday 1st July

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Welcome to tonight’s bedtime story.  Every week night we will bring you a bedtime story for you to watch and listen to.  The stories are read by staff and pupils and we hope you enjoy seeing some familiar faces and hearing some familiar voices.

If you would like to join in and record a new bedtime story to share, please contact Amy Dunnett (Principal Teacher Primary) adunnett@aberdeencity.gov.uk for more information.

So get comfy and cuddle up because it’s time for a new Bedtime Story. Tonight’s story is…

The Baby Who Wouldn’t Go To Sleep (written and illustrated by Helen Cooper)

“Bedtime!” said the Mother. “NO!” said the Baby. The Baby wants to stay up all night, so he revs up his car and sets off on an adventure. Before long, he finds himself all alone in a sleepy land. But there is someone else who’s not asleep.

Virtual Prom 2020 – Final Special Guest Announcement

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FINAL SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMER

SINGING HANDS!!

That’s right! Our favourite carpool karaoke singers will be performing for us live at this year’s Virtual Prom!

We know you have all enjoyed singing and signing along with them this year!!

They have asked us to come prepared with some props.  So if you have them, please set them aside ready for their performance.  It’s also ok if you don’t as you’ll still be able to join in.

    • Flashing stars/torches
    • Flashing sensory toys
    • Yellow or green pompoms/scarves/fabric

We are so excited to welcome Singing Hands to our Virtual Prom tomorrow night at 6.00pm.

Remember if you haven’t signed up, please use the link below to register for the Zoom code!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFlDTU2cpUAfqhhiRmbSV9VO5buW4rwRsx6Z8_ZQHM0o_K9g/viewform?usp=pp_url

Virtual Prom 2020 – Third Special Guest Announcement

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THIRD SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMER

CRAIG WEBB!!

Craig has performed all over the world on stage and screen and we are delighted to welcome singer-songwriter Craig to the prom.

Craig will be performing his new single ‘Paint The Weather’. You’re in for a treat, we love this song already

We are so excited to welcome Craig to our Virtual Prom tomorrow night at 6.00pm.

Remember if you haven’t signed up, please use the link below to register for the Zoom code!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFlDTU2cpUAfqhhiRmbSV9VO5buW4rwRsx6Z8_ZQHM0o_K9g/viewform?usp=pp_url

Virtual Prom 2020 – Second Special Guest Announcement

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SECOND SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMER

ROBSON BROAD!!

Robson is currently in the cast of HAMILTON in London’s West End!

He’ll be singing one of his favourite songs to get you up dancing!

We are so excited to welcome Robson to our Virtual Prom tomorrow night at 6.00pm.

Remember if you haven’t signed up, please use the link below to register for the Zoom code!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFlDTU2cpUAfqhhiRmbSV9VO5buW4rwRsx6Z8_ZQHM0o_K9g/viewform?usp=pp_url

Virtual Prom 2020 – First Special Guest Announcement

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FIRST SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMER

ANNA HARESNAPE!!

Anna played Sophie in the cast of MAMMA MIA and is going to perform one of the hits sings from the stage show!

Do we have any MAMMA MIA fans??

We are so excited to welcome Anna to our Virtual Prom tomorrow night at 6.00pm.

Remember if you haven’t signed up, please use the link below to register for the Zoom code!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFlDTU2cpUAfqhhiRmbSV9VO5buW4rwRsx6Z8_ZQHM0o_K9g/viewform?usp=pp_url