Councillors have been given a glimpse of life at Fishermoss School in Portlethen. Lots of good news, which I have had to trim back a bit!.

Am online ‘Curriculum Show and Tell’ event was a great success! There was lots of positive feedback about rich conversations going on at home with children talking about their learning. It provided flexibility in terms of when these conversations took place and allowed parents who work away to be involved.

Primary 4 have been working with the University of Aberdeen Business School on a marketing project promoting the North-east of Scotland to tourists. The class were given an introduction to marketing and some common industry terminology.

The groups produced a range of exciting itineraries for different visitors. The class demonstrated their research by producing amazing posters and pitching their ideas, Dragons Den-style!

Primary 4/5 took part in a BBC bite size live lesson during COP26. The class also made Christmas cards which they delivered to Lethan Park Care home. The class sang songs outside to the residents which really made their day.

Primary 5 welcomed the museum into their classroom during their virtual trip to the National Museum of Scotland. They learnt about biodiversity, focussing on different ecosystems found in Scotland.

Primary 5 also enjoyed taking part in a ‘code along’ with over 2000 other pupils across Scotland with Code Club Scotland. During this session they explored the importance of pollinators in our planet.

Primary 6/7 Climate Conference … The children were responsible for researching, planning, presenting and evaluating the five-day conference. The class also enjoyed a virtual trip to the Old Vic Theatre to watch ‘The Lorax’ by Dr Seuss……a musical with life size puppets!

Primary 6/7 also joined a virtual story time to celebrate Scottish Book Week. The story was about a child with autism and how everyone’s brain works in a different way.

Primary 6 & Primary 7 enjoyed taking part in a Financial Capability workshop this term – pupils learned about budgeting and how to save money.

Reading for Enjoyment…… As part of Scottish Book Week, all pupils in Primary 1 to 7 were actively involved in choosing new titles to enhance their Class Library and to further encourage reading for enjoyment.
Each Christmas Rotary Shoe Boxes containing gifts are sent to children, teenagers and elderly persons in Eastern European countries. This year Primary 4 took full responsibility for organising and coordinating this event at school. They did an amazing job!  An amazing 73 boxes were sent from Fishermoss and £134 was received to help cover the transport costs. 

Pupils in Primary 3 to Primary 7 enjoyed some Rugby Taster Sessions.

Great Achievements!
Congratulations to Saul Brown in Primary 6. This term saw Saul compete in his first snowboarding competition – the Scottish Slopestyle Champs and he came first in his category U12s Snowboarders boys. He has also managed to recently win a bronze medal!