School Blog

Some of our secondary pupils have been having fun exploring technology to support our health and wellbeing and communication during term 1. We have been playing different Xbox games developing our motor skills and tracking abilities as well as the brilliant social element of sharing an activity together. We have tried pinball games, car (and ... Continue reading Beatlie technology in action - term 1 →

It has been a busy and rewarding term in Music, with wonderful engagement and enthusiastic responses from children across the school. Our Primary classes have continued to explore favourite songs while developing their understanding of instruments, communication and movement through music. Familiar songs such as Incy Wincy Spider have provided exciting opportunities to experiment with ... Continue reading Music Update: A Term Full of Song, Rhythm and Creativity →

We've had a fantastic start to our school year in Ochiltree and have all settled really well into our new routines. We have made a great start on our ASDAN challenges and are well on our way to completing some of them. Some of our favourite challenges so far have been English where we have ... Continue reading Ochiltree Update →

As we come to the end of term, we are excited to share some of the activities we have taken part in. It has been a busy time with lots of opportunities to build confidence, try new things, and enjoy learning in different ways. Sports ⚽‍♀️ We have had opportunities to take part in a ... Continue reading Ochiltree Summer Update →

A Musical Journey Across Our Classes It's been a busy and creative time in our music sessions, with learners across the school exploring sound, rhythm and technology in exciting ways. ️ Primary and Lammermuir Classes Our younger learners had great fun bringing songs to life. We sang Mr Macarella with enthusiasm and explored the sounds of weather through I Hear Thunder and Rain Rain Go Away. ... Continue reading A Musical Journey Across Our Classes →

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 →