School Blog

What a quick year it has been! As we look back over all the things we have done this term, we think about all the fun we have had and all the learning we have done. Our topic this term was people who help us in school and we have enjoyed making up and singing ... Continue reading Summer term in Hopetoun →

Another fantastic term at Bathgate Xcite! On Friday mornings, our Group 5 and 6 swimmers — Brooke, Callan, Cole, Riley, Cian, Pete, Reeve and Lewis — smashed it with 6 Aqua Bronze Awards and 2 Progress Awards achieved between them! Incredible effort all round! On Thursday afternoons, Fletcher continued developing his skills and ... Continue reading Term 4 Swimming →

We've been busy again in Secondary, keeping active and trying out new sports! ‍♀️ It's been great to see everyone getting involved, building fitness and enjoying a range of different activities along the way. Plenty of energy, smiles and team spirit all round! Football at Broxburn United Sports Club ⚽ Archery Golf at American ... Continue reading Secondary Sport and Fitness Activities Part 2 →

On Monday, three of our athletes took part in the first-ever Edinburgh Disability Cricket Festival at Inverleith Park! Joining pupils from across the East of Scotland, they had a fantastic time — especially teaming up with pupils from Tynecastle High School. The day was packed with action as they developed their striking, bowling, catching, ... Continue reading Cricket Festival →

On Monday afternoon we hosted our second Special Olympics Motor Activity Training Programme (MATP) Challenge Event. Once again, our athletes from Hopetoun, Lomond, Pentland and Glendevon were absolutely phenomenal! They shone with confidence and energy, proudly showcasing the incredible skills they've been working so hard to develop in training. Their effort and determination were ... Continue reading MATP Challenge Event →

On Monday afternoon we hosted our Secondary PE event. A BIG thank you to the parents and carers who came along . We enjoyed sharing all the different activities and skills we have been working on this year. Warming-up in the sunshine ☀️ Activities Lovely feedback from our parents

Wow! Wow! Wow! Our swimmers have been working incredibly hard at Bathgate Xcite this term, and their progress has been amazing to see! On Friday mornings, our Group 3 and 4 swimmers — Sean, Muhammad, Freddie, Frankie, Jaxson, Denny, and Ruaridh — smashed it with 2 Aqua Bronze Awards and 5 Progress Awards achieved between ... Continue reading Term 3 Swimming →

On Wednesday afternoons our Secondary pupils have been trying out some different sport and fitness activities... Golf at American Golf Driving Range Bootcamp with Mel from FoxFit Bowls at West Lothian Indoor Bowling Club Gentle seated exercise class with Heidi from Heidi Macdonald Fitness

Athletes in Ochiltree and Duntarvie have continued to come together on Monday afternoons to develop their physical activity and motor skills. This term we have focused on: Mobility activities (based on the Special Olympics Motor Activity Training Programme) with Louise Stretching and body awareness with Jill Golf and Croquet with Rachael