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
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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
Secondary Update: Week Ending 29th May
Thanks to everyone that has shared photographs of their remote learning this week. It gives us all joy to see your photographs or hear how you’re getting on. We hope that you all have a lovely weekend and enjoy the sunshine. It looks like it’s going to be very warm so remember your suncream or protective clothing if you’re advantage of another spell of fine weather.
This week you’ve all been very busy! Here are some of the photos that have been shared …
Life Skills
Pupils from Howes Hoose have continued working on their life skills both indoors and out. It makes us very happy to see how you’re transferring your skills and becoming very independent at home.
Minibeasts
One of our Room 14 pupils made a ladybird using playdough and a rock he found when out on a walk.
He also recreated his favourite scene from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. This took a lot of time, making paper mache rocks and a spider’s body, and then painting the box to hold the scene. I’m sure you’ll agree it looks amazing!
Family Time
I know from staff as well as pupils that it can be tough just now trying to find creative ways to keep the family entertained. Please always remember that we’re all doing the best that we can! One family in particular have been going to great lengths to entertain themselves and even features on a TV series of Lockdown Diaries.
Fitness
Our PE colleagues have shared some links for fitness videos you can try at home. Why not give them a go as a family? The feedback from one of our young people was that the whole family enjoyed lots of fun and laughter as a result.
https://imoves.com/home-learning/1257
https://imoves.com/home-learning/1330
Thank You!
Finally, thank you to Mortey and Sam from Aberdeen Bon Accord Rotary Club. They visited school this week, having been in contact to arrange a way of accessing the grounds to avoid being in contact with anyone, and very kindly cut our grass. It had been growing very long during the period of lockdown. This is very much appreciated by us all.
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