Winter Reminder
By Amy Dunnett
/ 5th November 2022
As we head into the winter months, please find below a general reminder of illnesses in school. Due to the...
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School Closure Information Line
By Amy Dunnett / 20th January 2022Please find details of the Aberdeen City schools telephone information service for parents/guardians. This is the Schools Information Line. The main...Read More
Exploring our reflections – Ashgrove Room 2
By Amy Dunnett / 28th March 2024In room 2, we have been enjoying looking at our reflections in various ways. The children have had lots of...Read More
Learning through stories and play in Room 9
By Amy Dunnett / 15th March 2024In Room 9 we’ve been exploring how to bring more play-based learning into our routines. As part of this we...Read More
First Aid In Room 17
By Amy Dunnett / 5th March 2024Room 17 pupils are working towards their First Aid SQA. We have been making and filling our own Room 17...Read More
A Little Spot Of Kindness
By Amy Dunnett / 29th February 2024Last week in assembly, we celebrated Random Acts of Kindness Day. We learned a new Makaton song from Singing Hands...Read More
Howes Hoose at the Gym
By Amy Dunnett / 29th February 2024The S6 pupils in Howes Hoose have been enjoying using the local gym facilities in Sheddocksley. The pupils are excellent...Read More
Sensory art project in room 5
By Amy Dunnett / 23rd February 2024Room 5 have been taking part in a sensory art project. This is a structured hour once a week which...Read More
Room 6, The puffer fish and “The Exploding Lunch Bag”
By Amy Dunnett / 23rd February 2024This week in our classroom, we embarked on an exciting journey into science, focusing on following instructions and sequences. Our...Read More
Exploring water in Room 8
By Amy Dunnett / 23rd February 2024We have been exploring water in room 8. We have had lots of water play where we have been melting...Read More
Under the Sea with Room 9
By Amy Dunnett / 23rd February 2024Room 9 dived into their new water topic with an exploration of the story of “The Little Mermaid”. We’ve danced...Read More
A Special Visitor In Room 17
By Amy Dunnett / 23rd February 2024We had a very special visitor to school today. Fern the therapet dog came to Orchard Brae. We got the...Read More
Makaton Word Of The Fortnight – MORE
We have a new Makaton Word Of The Fortnight – MORE!
Below you will find a short video clip demonstrating how to sign MORE as well as an activity sheet with ideas for ways to incorporate the sign into a range of everyday tasks and games.
We also have a new Facebook page for designated Makaton Support which can be found at https://www.facebook.com/orchardbraeschoolaberdeenmakatonsupport/
Happy signing 👐
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