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P5LM had a great time last Monday learning all about life in the countryside.
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We have been learning about capacity in P1/2EM. We had to estimate then check how much water would fit into different containers.
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P2SM had great fun starting to build the inner structure of our volcanoes.
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Jun 12
Excitement building for Girvan Primary prize giving ceremony! π©βπ π
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Jun 12
P3AL spent an afternoon learning how to plant seeds as part of their IDL topic. They will take their pots home and hopefully their sunflowers will bloom and help to feed the pollinators.
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Jun 12
P3AL had great fun exploring capacity and volume using water and rice. We may have to apologise to our lovely cleaners!
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Jun 11
P4&5 visited the #countrysideclassroom2026 event near Barr. We learned, smiled and had tons of fun. We listened to the noises of the countryside and enjoyed the sunshine. We ate our lunch on bales and ate an ice cream from Girvan Gelateria! We loved our trip to the country!
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Jun 11
P4&5 learned about soils, dairy and meat. We explored what food different farmers produce. We tasted cheeses. We used soil sampling equipment and microscopes. We learned about the traceability of animals entering the food chain and the ear tags they wear.#countrysideclassroom2026
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Jun 11
P4&5 met gamekeepers and gun dogs. We learned about the jobs they do and the importance of conservation work on a farm. We explored and identified skulls. We looked at their equipment and traps. We helped to train the gun dogs and watched them working. #countrysideclassroom2026
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Jun 11
P4&5 visited the wildlife tent to track animals with the Biosphere, learn about bogs, explore declining wading birds, use bat sonar detection equipment, explore dendrology with Scottish Woodlands, meet Land energy and dissect owl pellets! #countrysideclassroom2026
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Jun 11
P4&5 learned about renewable energy. They worked in teams to design new blades for a turbine. They tested their designs to see which produced the most electricity. Teamwork, communication and practical STEM skills were strengthened and lots of fun had!#countrysideclassroom2026
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Jun 11
P4&5 visited the country craft tent to learn about beekeeping, quilting, crochet, felting, lacemaking, basket weaving, stick turning and spinning wool. Lots of numeracy skills were showcased while we learned traditional crafting skills. π 𧢠𧺠𧡠#countrysideclassroom2026
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Jun 11
P4&5 explored different machinery on a farm. We compared tractors through the ages and thought about why the changes were needed. We looked at old tools and guessed what they were used for. We met Carrick resilience and learned what they do to help us. #countrysideclassroom2026
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Jun 11
P4&5 learned about a variety of heritage careers including stone masonry. They were taught how people carve shapes into stone by using soap blocks and special carving tools. #developingourfutureworkforce #countrysideclassroom2026
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Jun 11
P4&5 learned how to clip sheepβs fleeces, weighed and felt the fleece, met some chicks and sheep, learned how to dress a sheep for a show and asked questions to our real life farmers about how to care for their stock! π #countrysideclassroom2026
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Jun 11
π£ P4/5 enjoyed a session at the Stinchar learning to fly fish, tying the famous Stinchar Stoat fishing fly, and using kick sampling to identify river quality indicator species. They also got up close to brown trout and salmon! ππΏ #countrysideclassroom2026
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Making wood cookies at Forest School! SWB1 had a great Friday at Culzean πΈβοΈππ·π²
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Thriving Communities visited P5LM to give a taster of all the fun things to do if you join their youth club! We really enjoyed all the activities!
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