In our literacy work this year the Primary 5, 6 and 7 pupils have been looing at narrative within moving image. This has included invetsigating short films and feature length films, abstract works and works with a clear narrative. As part of this work the pupils have been investigating narrative within music videos. These have included tracks by the Glasgow based band, Twin Atlantic. Last month one of our teachers had a chance to meet with the band, letting them know how they had incfluenced our young people in the school. The lead singer from th band, Sam McTrusty was able to send the pupils a quick message of support. Click here to watch the short clip.

We are pleased to anounce the success of our Robotics Team. Our eight pupil strong team has qualified for the VEX Robotics UK National Robotics Finals. The finals are donw in Telford, so it has been all hands to the deck to secure funding for the trip. The pupils organised a raffle, Craft Fair and Ckae sale to help fund their trip. We are also lucky enough to have secured funding from a number of local businesses to support the trip. These include:

4J Studios

TAG Games

STAR Dundee

6th/8th Boys Brigade, Dundee

Burgess Charity Trust

Dundee United FC Charity Trust

Storm's Dog Food Shop

The Skin Detective

Thorntons Law, Dundee

Stephen Hederson Jewellery

Henry's Coffee House

Exscientia

The whole team are very appreciative of the response from local businesses, expecially considering the three week timescale from qualifying to reaching the finals on 1st of March.  We are looking forward to taking part in such a large, national event and we go knowing the Blackness community is fully behind us. 

Well done guys!

Primary 1 parents were invited along to their child's first lunch to find out how it all works and to sample some of the food on offer.

The pupils also get an opportunity to see how dinner time works to support them towards greater independence in the school. As always it was a great success and everyone responded positively to the experience.

A big welcome to our new Primary 1 pupils at the start of the new academic year. This year we have three Primary 1 classes, 1a, 1b and 1c. All pupils have settled in nicely and enjoying all the activities on offer.

We also have some new starts in some of our other classes as well and it's good to see new faces. We hope the new academic year is a prosperous one for all our pupils and look forward to seeing them all take full advantage of the opportunies available to them this year.

Scottish Government is carrying out, through Local Authorities, a Parental Involvement and Engagement (PIE) Census. They would like to invite all parents and carers of pupils in Dundee's schools to take part in the survey. This can be done by following the link below.

https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/dccprimary/

The survey will be available until Friday, 5th July. More information can be found on Dundee City Council's website at:

https://www.dundeecity.gov.uk/news/article?article_ref=3434

Thanks in advance for your support.

In Blackness Primary today we ran our first outdoor learning day. Every class had a number of timetabled opportunities to explore their learning outside with activities including maths, language and art amongst others.

Pupils were asked to come in appropriate clothing to allow them to go out whatever the weather conditions. Fortunately the weather was kind and we had glorious sunshine all day long.

We used different parts of the playground including the garden beside the carpark. Everyone really enjoyed the experience.

Outdoor play is fun! You learn new games like Jungle’s on Fire and Steal the Treasure. You get free play time. You can skip and play football and choose. You can play with ribbons, pink, green and orange. You can play ‘try and get the hoop on the water bottle’, you can go to the bars and go to the climbing frame. Bethany shared, “I enjoyed playing hide and seek with the whole class, including Mrs Nivison!” Darach said, “I enjoyed taking part in lots of sports and games.”

By Ellie, P3

Primary 1 performed their nativity called “A Miracle in Town.” They entertained  parents and friends at performances, on Friday morning and Monday after school. The children have been rehearsing their parts and their moves and have enjoyed learning the very catchy, upbeat songs and actions. Two narrators from Primary 2 joined them to tell the story. We hope everyone enjoyed the show.

Jane Webb has hung up her chalk for the final time. Jane has retired from her role as a primary teacher at Blackness where she has spent 24 happy years. Before the School’s performance of the Christmas show, Jane thanked the children and staff for the many happy memories that would stay with her as she embarks on a new chapter in her life. Jane has taught at all stages in the school and has supported hundreds of children with their learning. Jane is looking forward to spending time with her family and helping others in her local community.

Everyone at Blackness wishes Jane a long and happy retirement.