School Blog

We have had great fun in Hopetoun this term as we have settled in to our new class. We have enjoyed lots of different activities like gardening, going on the wheelchair bike and art. We have been exploring new foods during our messy play food group and some of us got messier than others! We ... Continue reading Autumn term in Hopetoun →

What a busy first term we have had in Ochiltree, we've really enjoyed making the most of the last of the sunny weather! We particularly enjoyed our beach themed sensory sessions out in the garden which has now been swapped for a lovely cosy Autumn sensory session which we're enjoying just as much. We've been ... Continue reading Ochiltree Term 1 →

Our athletes in Hopetoun, Lomond, Pentland and Glendevon have been working hard, training towards our first ever MATP Challenge Event on Monday 1st December. They can't wait to showcase their unique achievements to family and friends (more details will be shared closer to the time, but I am excited to see everyone supporting their athlete ... Continue reading Term 1 Primary PE →

Well done to our first group of swimmers who just completed their block at Bathgate Xcite. They worked so hard, gaining confidence and developing skills in the early stages of buoyancy, co-ordination, spatial awareness, breathing, and entering and leaving the pool safely. 3 swimmers achieved their Beatlie Aqua Bronze Award and 1 swimmer was presented ... Continue reading Group 1 Swimming →

On Monday afternoons athletes in Ochiltree and Duntarvie have been coming together to develop their physical activity and motor skills. After a fun warm-up altogether, we split into 3 groups: Striking & kicking activities (based on the Special Olympics Motor Activity Training Programme) with Louise Music & movement (using activities from Physiobods and the MOVE ... Continue reading Term 1 Secondary PE →

Today 4 of our athletes represented Beatlie at the ASN Fun Run at Cedarbank School. The boys took part in the 0.5km walk/run ‍♂️‍➡️ and placed 4th, 9th and 12th out of 20 competitors. In the 1km wheelchair race our female athlete came 1st!! We are super proud of them as this was a ... Continue reading ASN Fun Run →

On Wednesday we all took part in a fun filled sports afternoon. Lots of our families joined us and they also had the opportunity to meet next year's teacher. Warm-up with the parachute Skittles Kurling Boccia & Throwing Dancing Movement Golf Beat the Goalie

Another busy week for all the children in Beatlie getting out and about this walking month. This week we went on a sound walk - we found all the pictures of the rainforest animals and used our talking buttons to play the sound that they make. This was lots of fun and some of the ... Continue reading Walking Month Week 2 →