School Blog

We can't believe that's term 1 over and what a busy term it has been. We have enjoyed exploring technology this term including using the life skills area and through our topic of taking care of ourselves. We made the most of our good weather by getting back on our bikes and using the drive ... Continue reading Glendevon Term 1 →

It has been an absolute pleasure getting to know the children and the staff team for our new Lomond class. We are all getting to know our likes and dislikes and making our timetable work for all. This term we have been enjoying the topic of the 3 pigs - we have enjoyed experiencing this ... Continue reading Lomond Class Term 1 →

Well what a quick term this has been in the Pentland Class. We have all settled into our new class so well and made lots of new friends so far this year. We are all loving each others company and have lots of good fun and laughs together. We have been working hard on all ... Continue reading Pentland Class →

The children have enjoyed a term of settling into their new classes and routines. In Primary, there has been a focus on choosing from a range of songs and instruments to play and explore, plus a movement and relaxation end to the lesson. When the weather was kind, we were also able to take our ... Continue reading Music with Gordon Term 1 →

We've had such a busy start to our new school year, here's a sneak peak of just some of what we have been up to! We hope everyone has a healthy October break and we look forward to seeing you all soon. Team Ochiltree

Last week we celebrated harvest time by hosting a cafe for all our friends and families. There were lots of visitors. The pupils made some delicious autumn treats to share with everyone. There was also a collection for the foodbank and a raffle. In total we made £134 and also had lots of donations of ... Continue reading Harvest Cafe and Foodbank →

Global Goals Week is an annual week of action, awareness, and accountability for the Sustainable Development Goals. What are the Sustainable Development Goals? The Sustainable Development Goals are a set of global priorities for ensuring that economic, environmental, social and cultural wellbeing is achieved for everyone around the world. They are ambitious goals for governments ... Continue reading Globl Goals Week 2024 →

Our topic is Elmer the Elephant this term. We have been doing lots of fun activities linked to the book. We read an interactive version of the story and all the children enjoyed feeling the animals and using the switch. We have done some messy play activities with colourful rice, ice cubes and pom poms! ... Continue reading Elmer →

Beatlie have had a fantastic Fairtrade Fortnight. I know we did not have our traditional cafe but hope you all managed to enjoy some of our fab baking at your meet the team events or at home. All classes participated in several different activities over the week including making a 30th Birthday card ... Continue reading Beatlie Fairtrade Fortnight 2024 →

It's been lovely to welcome everyone back after the holidays, all our Ochiltree pupils have settled in brilliantly and have been enjoying getting to know their new peers and staff. We'll be sharing lots of our learning with you soon but for now we wanted to say welcome back and introduce you to the team!

Welcome back to Glendevon 24-25 It was fantastic to see all the boys back in their new class - Glendevon this week getting to know one another and all the new staff that they will be working with. Below you can get to know the staff too and I look forward to speaking to you ... Continue reading Glendevon staff 24-25 →

What a fantastic end to the first year in our new school. We have had so much fun exploring everywhere. The weather has been a little bit nicer so we have made the most of being able to get out and about. We have had some very exciting walks and we even met a tractor ... Continue reading Summer term in Lomond →