Room 19 were delighted to find themselves, along with some of our primary pupils, featured on the official Makaton countdown to Christmas. Check it out here:
Great signing from you all!
Category: Literacy and Communication
Developing literacy and communication is a central focus of our school’s work. We aim to enable all of our pupils to be effective communicators at their own individual level, starting with a positive and consistent affirmation. With the support of Speech and Language therapists, we baseline our pupils skills using APEC bands and use targets to guide our focus on communication development. We use an inclusive communication approach; our youngsters are supported through accessible low/high tech communication strategies and resources such as Eye Gaze, PODD and PIXON boards. It is vital that our school community can communicate with one another, therefore Makaton is our chosen additional language. We have a clear focus on developing literacy for all pupils. Each BGE class plans a book study each term. We have a focus on functional and environmental print. Senior phase pupils are encouraged to generalise their literacy skills into work placements and through leadership roles. Literacy and communication skills are required across all areas of the curriculum, therefore we practice and apply skills throughout the school day in many contexts and encourage the same within the home.
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- SQA Units
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- Literacy outdoors
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- Creativity
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- Using my voice
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- Developing my skills
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- Making choices
The Very Hungry Caterpillar And Celebrating Bonfire Night In Room 11
We have been having lots of fun in Rm 11 recently. Children have been enjoying participating in a range of the activities around the story “The very hungry caterpillar”. We have been tasting different foods, using different resources to paint caterpillars and enjoying messy play!
We have also remembered to celebrate Bonfire and had a great fun splashing balloons filled with paint onto a big sheet of paper and creating lovely fireworks!
Bedtime Story – Saturday 21st November
Tonight, we are delighted to bring you a new bedtime story.
This story is one of Room 8’s favourites and is read by the class teacher and a very special helper.
Remember, you can always look back at our previous stories on our new Orchard Brae YouTube Channel.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTu54C_q3kCJsdSO8mlIonw
So get comfy and cuddle up because it’s time for a new Bedtime Story. Tonight’s story is…
The Paper Dolls (written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Rebecca Cobb)
A string of paper dolls go on a fantastical adventure through the house and out into the garden. They soon escape the clutches of the toy dinosaur and the snapping jaws of the oven-glove crocodile, but then a very real pair of scissors threatens.
Learning In Room 10
Class 10 have been very busy working on their maths, making story props for this week’s class story and working on our music project.
Everyone loved having the opportunity to play on a piano in the classroom.
Sitting together, we listened to our story from the whiteboard which everyone enjoys.
Bedtime Story – Saturday 8th August
Welcome to tonight’s bedtime story. Remember, you can always look back at our previous stories on our new Orchard Brae YouTube Channel.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTu54C_q3kCJsdSO8mlIonw
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…
Henry’s Holiday (written by Gillian Shields and illustrated by Rosie Reeve)
All the baby penguins are having fun playing in the snow, but Henry doesn’t like the cold and dreams of warm seas and sandy shores…
Bedtime Story – Friday 7th August
Welcome to tonight’s bedtime story. Remember, you can always look back at our previous stories on our new Orchard Brae YouTube Channel.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTu54C_q3kCJsdSO8mlIonw
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…
There’s A Bear On My Chair (written and illustrated by Ross Collins)
A Bear has settled in Mouse’s favorite chair–and that chair just isn’t big enough for two. He tries all kinds of tactics to move the pesky Bear but nothing works!
Bedtime Story – Saturday 1st August
Welcome to tonight’s bedtime story. Remember, you can always look back at our previous stories on our new Orchard Brae YouTube Channel.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTu54C_q3kCJsdSO8mlIonw
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 Very Hungry Caterpillar (written and illustrated by Eric Carle)
Follow the story of a very hungry caterpillar as he journeys through the life cycle from an egg to a beautiful butterfly!
Bedtime Story – Friday 31st July
Welcome to tonight’s bedtime story. Remember, you can always look back at our previous stories on our new Orchard Brae YouTube Channel.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTu54C_q3kCJsdSO8mlIonw
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…
Kitchen Disco (written by Clare Foges and illustrated by Al Murphy)
When the sun goes down, the Kitchen Disco starts up – and all the fruit in the fruit bowl come out to play.
Bedtime Story – Saturday 25th June
Welcome to tonight’s bedtime story. Remember, you can always look back at our previous stories on our new Orchard Brae YouTube Channel.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTu54C_q3kCJsdSO8mlIonw
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…
Hamish The Highland Cow (written and illustrated by Natalie Russell)
Hamish is a Highland cow and VERY hairy. He hates having baths and NEVER cuts his hair. Why should he, when his shaggy coat is the perfect place to keep his favourite sweet – toffees! But one day his friends get fed up with the increasingly smelly Hamish, and they hatch a plan that involves a hairdresser and, yes, toffees!
Bedtime Story – Friday 24th June
Welcome to tonight’s bedtime story. Remember, you can always look back at our previous stories on our new Orchard Brae YouTube Channel.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTu54C_q3kCJsdSO8mlIonw
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…
It All Began When I Said Yes (written by Simon Philip and illustrated by Annabel Tempest)
Sometimes saying yes is a brilliant thing. You can meet new people, discover amazing things, and go on exciting adventures . . . but not always. When a gorilla named Gideon shows up at your house with lots of questions and some pretty bonkers requests, perhaps “yes” will lead to trouble, trouble, and maybe just a touch more trouble. One thing’s for sure – it definitely won’t be boring!