School Blog

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 →

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

A Busy and Joyful Term in Music This term has been a wonderfully busy one for Music, filled with creativity, participation, and plenty of joyful noise. We've been fortunate to continue our partnership with Live Music Now, whose visits always bring excitement, inspiration, and high-quality live performance experiences for our pupils. Alongside them, our ... Continue reading A Busy and Joyful Term in Music →

We've had another super busy term in Ochiltree and have been working hard to complete lots of our ASDAN challenges. One of our favourite challenges was learning about jobs that people do in school and we think we did a fantastic job of helping out with them all. We also enjoyed our latest challenges which ... Continue reading Ochiltree Term 3 →

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