P4 Minibeasts Topic

Primary 4 got their hands dirty when learning about minibeasts!  They worked in pairs in class to classify minibeasts then used their skills in action during their visit to Muirshiel Country Park.  They also used soil from the wormery to plant seeds.

ECO Event in Houston

P2 ECO workshop

Primary 2 were having a blast today learning about recycling at their ECO workshop - REDUCE, REDUCE, RECYCLE!!!

ECO News

September

The Eco Committee have started work and received a delivery of two tonnes of sand for Houston beach. The Rag Bag appeal was very successful and we thank all those who donated their old clothes. Another big thank you goes to Mr McAllister who managed to get more tyres to help the Primary 1 and 2 pupils with their outdoor number work.

October

Craigends Yew

Sally Campbell from Houston Primary School and a pupil from St. Fillan's Primary went out together to see the famous Craigends Yew. They were amazed by its enormous girth. The tree has been selected for Scotland's Tree of the Year competition due to its age, size and uniqueness. The girls  gave the trunk a cuddle for good luck.

The winning tree will get £1000 for pruning, mulching, weeding, fencing and signage.

November

Twit-Twoo

Primary 1 pupils have been learning about owls and requested for real owls to come to school. Some children handled the birds and Mrs. Mitchell even managed to obtain owl pellets for closer examination under our digital microscopes. The pupils discovered hip bones, teeth and feathers belonging to small creatures that the owls had eaten for dinner.

December

The Eco Committee invited the whole school to take part in 'Turn Off Tuesday', which meant no electronic devices for the day and limited use of the electric light. Certain areas of the school became darkened corridors, and the younger pupils were very excited by this experience. It proved that we can find alternative ways to have fun and learn. The Eco Committee recommend that adults should try it too!

The Gardening Club, planted crocus, tulips and daffodils in large planters in preparation for spring time for our main entrance. Mrs. Morrison and her team, decided that each class in the school should do this too. So eighteen large planters were purchased and filled, with the Gardening Club team taking the leading role in supporting all the classes with planting. The outsides of the planters were also decorated, making them extra special. I am sure you will agree they look amazing. Mrs Morrison will be back to judge the winning planter.

Our recycling campaign continues, and we would very much appreciate donations of clothing for our Rag Bag initiative. Last term we gained £72.00 for our efforts. The money gained paid for gardening equipment and seeds.

The Community Council and all of our pupils continue to make improvements to our local environment, by regularly litter picking trimming and weeding. The driveway down to the school is much improved. Please help to keep Houston tidy.