by The Editor | Mar 20, 2018
Primary 5 and Primary 6 at Bonnyrigg Primary School have just finished performing “Alice – The Musical” to the school, their parents and carers. The children worked so hard learning many songs, and principal roles learned lots of lines. Staff worked tirelessly alongside the children to create scenery, props and costumes for the show, and for this we are all extremely grateful. A special mention goes to one of our parents, Mrs Purdie, who gave up lots of her spare time to come in and help with scenery and props too – thank you! The children had a fantastic time enhancing their learning in, through and about Expressive Arts, whilst experiencing the inspiration and power that the arts can offer!
by The Editor | Jun 15, 2016
The two Primary 3 classes at Burnbrae Primary School had a fun morning using the iPads and ‘I can Animate’ to create animations. There was a mixture of animated Lego bricks and drawings created on a whiteboard. The video can be viewed by clicking here. .
by The Editor | Jun 14, 2016
Mauricewood Nursery morning group’s film of the Three Little Pigs has been shortlisted at the Edinburgh Schools Film Competition at the Edinburgh International Film Festival on Thursday 16th June 2016. We are looking forward to attending this event.
by The Editor | May 9, 2016
An original song about equality, penned by a Midlothian primary teacher and sung by his school choir, is set to raise much-needed funds for Syrian refugees.
Ian Armstrong, of Strathesk Primary in Penicuik, has edited, mixed and mastered the soundtrack.
He said: “The song is called Equality and it has lyrics that reflect aspects of the ongoing refugee crisis. We want to make a difference to the lives of the thousands of innocent people that have been forced to leave their homes because of the dangers they face, as well as inspiring tolerance and compassion towards others in our own pupils.”
The proceeds from sales of the song will go to the charity, the Scottish Refugee Council, which works with refugees and asylum seekers across Scotland.
The choir performed the song at a special concert in the school recently. Choir members Erin Smith, Maddy Fraser, Benji Masson and Sarah Hope, who are all 11-years-old, said they had great fun recording the track.
However, having seen the plight of the refugees on the news, the children were determined to do all they could to help.
Benji said: “It’s heartbreaking (to see the camps on television).”
“We just want them (the refugees) to be equal and safe,” added Sarah.
Generous Midlothian residents have already donated tons of clothing, school supplies and toiletries for Syrian refugees.
The MidAid partnership of Midlothian Council, local churches, the Loanhead Miners’ Club, schools and community groups, has taken numerous van and lorry loads of goods to the charity, Edinburgh Direct Aid since the project began two months ago.
Midlothian donations have already been sent to refugee camps in Munich, Germany.
The council’s director of education, communities and economy, Dr Mary Smith said: “We’re absolutely delighted Mr Armstrong and his super-talented pupils have joined us in helping refugees.
“It’s a fantastic song with a great message and I’d urge as many local people as possible to buy it. By doing so, you will be helping change lives for the better.”
Download the single at www.stratheskschoolchoir.wix.com/equality
by The Editor | Mar 21, 2016
Pupils from Primaries 4 and 5 have been creating radio programmes for Midlothian Schools Radio. There is a wide variety of entertaining content to listen to. The pupils all contributed to the items as well as working on the technical production. Click here to go to the radio page to listen to the broadcasts.
by The Editor | Mar 18, 2015
Congratulations to S2 pupil Erin Scratcherd from Penicuik High School who has been awarded second prize in the Junior category (S1 & S2) of the RSA Schools Art Award, Scotland’s most prestigious art award for school pupils.
This annual competition has no particular theme but there is an emphasis on skills of observation and interpretation with the judges, including the president of the RSA, awarding prizes for work which displays energy, creativity and originality. It also provides an opportunity for pupils to prove themselves as the very best of Scotland’s creative talent.
Erin’s award winning piece was a portrait of her granddad created with pens in response to a homework task where she was asked to draw a portrait of a member of her family. Erin and her mum attended a prize giving ceremony and lunch held at the RSA Gallery in Edinburgh on Tuesday 10th March where she collected a framed certificate along with her award. Part of her prize included the opportunity to visit the gallery with a group of 23 of her peers for a guided tour of the New Contemporaries exhibition and to celebrate her achievement.
All of the prize-winning entries from this year’s Schools Art Award will be exhibited in the RSA Friends’ Room during the New Contemporaries Exhibition from 11 March – 10 April 2015. It’s free to enter and you can access it via the rear door of the RSA – just ring the bell and ask for the friend’s room.
Well done Erin!
