P5 Visits University Choir and Orchestra

On February 20, the P5, P6 and P7 classes walked to Bristo Square at the University of Edinburgh to see the University Choir and Orchestra. They learnt about the different sections and instruments of the orchestra, heard the choir and orchestra perform, and participated in singing a round. 

A Swirl of Tartan

Recently there were two PTA Ceilidhs in the school hall. The evenings (January 26 and February 2) included dance performances by students in the Highland Dance Classes.  Several of the students who performed are in the P5 classes. What wonderful dancing!

Congratulations Black Belt Tristan!

Very well done to Tristan in P5B who has achieved a black belt in Tae Kwon Do at teh age of 9! Outstanding achievement!

Titanic

Last year in the summer term pupils from Mrs McVicker's P4C class made this film about the Titanic.

P4C Titanic Summer Term 2012 from Sciennes Primary School on Vimeo.

P5 PARTY

The three P5 classes enjoyed their holiday party today, December 18. The party included energetic Scottish dancing by the children and a magician.

And also this very sedate Georgian Dance! Many thanks to Mrs Walker for teaching this dance to the pupils as part of their Old Edinburgh topic.

P5s Shine in Cinderella

These P5 pupils put on a terrific performance for families at the After School Club production of Cinderella.

Many thanks to Katie's mum for the lovely photo.

Blue - and Green- Peter Badges in P5C!

Jessica spoke at Assembly about how she got her Blue Peter Badge by sending in artwork about the Titanic. Mrs Noble shared that she, too, had a badge! Sahaj was inspired to try to get a Green Peter Badge and here he is wearing it proudly.

Old Edinburgh News

The P5 students researched an event or character from Old Edinburgh to write newspaper articles. Here are some of their works:

P5 at Georgian House

The P5 students visited Georgian House to learn about 18th Century Edinburgh. As part of the visit the students dressed up in 18th Century dress. The boys put on vests and cravats, and rolled up their pants to make breeches. The girls put on skirts, shawls called fichu, and hats called mob caps. The girls and boys dressed in separate rooms and then met up where they bowed and curtsied to each other.

Congratulations Darcey and Kate!

Well done to Darcey and Kate who received these trophies for best kept dorm at Brownie camp.

Congratulations Sahaj!

Well done Sahaj in P5C, proudly displaying the medal he won for Kumon Mathematics.

THISTLE ART PROJECT

During the week of October 8th, the P5B class worked with artists Martin and Stevi to make thistle centrepieces which were used in an art/business event. The centrepieces are scheduled to return to Sciennes for a Scots event early in 2013.

OLD EDINBURGH WALK WITH MR. HOWIE

On Wednesday 26th of September we went to a wonderful trip around the lovely
sceneries of Old Edinburgh.
By Mr Howie getting some special keys we managed to enter a fascinating
graveyard, The Covenanters Prison.

We went in a grave and we thought there
were 5-11 ghosts  in there.

We listened to famous hangings and execution stories.
With the famous murderers, Burke and Hare, Burke¹s skin got chopped off and
made it into business card holder.
The trip was amazing.

By Zoe, Mahmoud and Ben P5b

Congratulations, Olivia!

Well done, Olivia, on achieving your Grade 1 Ballet certificate with merit.

Well Done, Ava!

Congratulations, Ava, on achieving your Grade 1 Ballet certificate with distinction.

Action Dogs at the Book Festival

P5 pupils enjoyed a session with Steve Skidmore and Steve and Steve Barlow - "The Two Steves" and have been reading "Action Dogs - Ocean of Peril " in class.

Find out more on their website:

 The 2 Steves

P5B have produced this article about their trip:

On Tuesday 21 of August P5 walked to the Book Festival. We came to watch two fabulous authors called Steve Skidmore and Steve Barlow. They explained to us their new book called The Action Dogs which is a story about some superhero dogs trying to defeat their enemy,Katmanchew and his evil cat minions. There are two books coming out in November and two books out now: Ocean of Peril and The Howling Inferno. Steve Skidmore and Steve Barlow had a magnificent game show. It was fabulous. The two Steves were awesome. Some P5s bought the book, Action Dogs. It was a wonderful trip. We rate it five star.

By Zoe, Ben, Mahmoud and Samarth