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Just a gentle reminder that school closes at 2.30pm today. We would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
December 19, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Just a gentle reminder that school closes at 2.30pm today. We would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Room 13 created these beautiful book reviews for The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe!
Designing their own wardrobe, their vision of Narnia and incorporating a detailed review of both the book and the movie ❄️
Designing their own wardrobe, their vision of Narnia and incorporating a detailed review of both the book and the movie ❄️
December 17, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Room 13 created these beautiful book reviews for The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe!
Designing their own wardrobe, their vision of Narnia and incorporating a detailed review of both the book and the movie ❄️
Designing their own wardrobe, their vision of Narnia and incorporating a detailed review of both the book and the movie ❄️
Today at Nature Rangers we were learning about compost while creating the floor in our bamboo dome.
December 17, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Today at Nature Rangers we were learning about compost while creating the floor in our bamboo dome.
Rms 1 ,2 and 3 were educating elves today. A full house of successfully graduated elves. What would be your elf name ?
December 17, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Rms 1 ,2 and 3 were educating elves today. A full house of successfully graduated elves. What would be your elf name ?
Maximum Grinch energy from Room 11 💚🎄
From mischievous smiles to full-on grumpiness — these drawings are packed with character and festive flair.
From mischievous smiles to full-on grumpiness — these drawings are packed with character and festive flair.
December 16, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Maximum Grinch energy from Room 11 💚🎄
From mischievous smiles to full-on grumpiness — these drawings are packed with character and festive flair.
From mischievous smiles to full-on grumpiness — these drawings are packed with character and festive flair.
Just like the Grinch… Room 11’s hearts grew three sizes today 💚
We reflected on the people, moments and memories that make us feel happy and loved. So much warmth in one room 🥰
We reflected on the people, moments and memories that make us feel happy and loved. So much warmth in one room 🥰
December 16, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Just like the Grinch… Room 11’s hearts grew three sizes today 💚
We reflected on the people, moments and memories that make us feel happy and loved. So much warmth in one room 🥰
We reflected on the people, moments and memories that make us feel happy and loved. So much warmth in one room 🥰
Room 13 have be using their budgeting skills, preparing to host their own Christmas Day dinner!
There were definitely some surprised faces to see how expensive things are nowadays! But our P7’s worked well to create delicious looking menus that even Santa would be proud of! 🎄
There were definitely some surprised faces to see how expensive things are nowadays! But our P7’s worked well to create delicious looking menus that even Santa would be proud of! 🎄
December 16, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Room 13 have be using their budgeting skills, preparing to host their own Christmas Day dinner!
There were definitely some surprised faces to see how expensive things are nowadays! But our P7’s worked well to create delicious looking menus that even Santa would be proud of! 🎄
There were definitely some surprised faces to see how expensive things are nowadays! But our P7’s worked well to create delicious looking menus that even Santa would be proud of! 🎄
Another outstanding performance from our SportsHall Athletics team! Our P6 and P7 pupils gave their all at the final competition of 2025! The results this team has come away with this term are a testament to the hard work and effort they have put in over the last few months! Well done #TeamBurnside
December 16, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Another outstanding performance from our SportsHall Athletics team! Our P6 and P7 pupils gave their all at the final competition of 2025! The results this team has come away with this term are a testament to the hard work and effort they have put in over the last few months! Well done #TeamBurnside
Congratulations to our P7 pupils who managed to raise a fantastic £427.40 with their stalls at the Christmas Fayre!
A huge thank you to everyone who came along, your support is always greatly appreciated.
Our Christmas Hamper Raffle was a huge success. Winners will be drawn tomorrow… GOOD LUCK!
A huge thank you to everyone who came along, your support is always greatly appreciated.
Our Christmas Hamper Raffle was a huge success. Winners will be drawn tomorrow… GOOD LUCK!
December 10, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Congratulations to our P7 pupils who managed to raise a fantastic £427.40 with their stalls at the Christmas Fayre!
A huge thank you to everyone who came along, your support is always greatly appreciated.
Our Christmas Hamper Raffle was a huge success. Winners will be drawn tomorrow… GOOD LUCK!
A huge thank you to everyone who came along, your support is always greatly appreciated.
Our Christmas Hamper Raffle was a huge success. Winners will be drawn tomorrow… GOOD LUCK!
Nature Rangers were inside most of our session today but braved the elements to hang our garlands for the birds foxes and squirrels.
December 10, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Nature Rangers were inside most of our session today but braved the elements to hang our garlands for the birds foxes and squirrels.
Room 12 have been investigating pneumatics this week, understanding how they work & how they are used in the real world. They made their own pneumatic system to control a puppet which they designed. Well done, we are so proud of your effort & accomplishments with this task.
December 10, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Room 12 have been investigating pneumatics this week, understanding how they work & how they are used in the real world. They made their own pneumatic system to control a puppet which they designed. Well done, we are so proud of your effort & accomplishments with this task.
Primary 1 have been learning all about People Who Help Us. We were visited by the Police and Fire Brigade. They told us all about their jobs.
December 4, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Primary 1 have been learning all about People Who Help Us. We were visited by the Police and Fire Brigade. They told us all about their jobs.
We wanted to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who has donated pre-loved toys, books & games over the past week.
As you see our store room is FULL so we have to close donations to get everything sorted through for the big day.
We hugely appreciate all we’ve been given, so thank you again.
As you see our store room is FULL so we have to close donations to get everything sorted through for the big day.
We hugely appreciate all we’ve been given, so thank you again.
November 25, 2025 at 9:19 AM
We wanted to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who has donated pre-loved toys, books & games over the past week.
As you see our store room is FULL so we have to close donations to get everything sorted through for the big day.
We hugely appreciate all we’ve been given, so thank you again.
As you see our store room is FULL so we have to close donations to get everything sorted through for the big day.
We hugely appreciate all we’ve been given, so thank you again.
** 2 of 2** Whether it’s a bottle of your favourite tipple (or least-favourite from the back of your cupboard!), a bottle of shower gel, ketchup or Champagne! We’ll take it! 🙋🏼♀️
Pupils are welcome to DRESS-DOWN in return for their bottle donations 👖👚👕🧢
Pupils are welcome to DRESS-DOWN in return for their bottle donations 👖👚👕🧢
November 24, 2025 at 9:37 AM
** 2 of 2** Whether it’s a bottle of your favourite tipple (or least-favourite from the back of your cupboard!), a bottle of shower gel, ketchup or Champagne! We’ll take it! 🙋🏼♀️
Pupils are welcome to DRESS-DOWN in return for their bottle donations 👖👚👕🧢
Pupils are welcome to DRESS-DOWN in return for their bottle donations 👖👚👕🧢
**1 of 2** This Friday, 28th November, the Parent Council are collecting bottle donations at the school gates at 9am and 3pm 🏫
All donations are hugely appreciated and will feature at our TOMBOLA STALL at the Christmas Fayre on 6th December 🎄
All donations are hugely appreciated and will feature at our TOMBOLA STALL at the Christmas Fayre on 6th December 🎄
November 24, 2025 at 9:37 AM
**1 of 2** This Friday, 28th November, the Parent Council are collecting bottle donations at the school gates at 9am and 3pm 🏫
All donations are hugely appreciated and will feature at our TOMBOLA STALL at the Christmas Fayre on 6th December 🎄
All donations are hugely appreciated and will feature at our TOMBOLA STALL at the Christmas Fayre on 6th December 🎄
SportsHall Competition 2 ✅
Another amazing day as the second half of our athletics team took to the floor! A very competitive field but our P6/7 pupils put on a great display of teamwork, support, determination and great attitude. We are so proud of you all ⭐️
Another amazing day as the second half of our athletics team took to the floor! A very competitive field but our P6/7 pupils put on a great display of teamwork, support, determination and great attitude. We are so proud of you all ⭐️
November 21, 2025 at 6:08 PM
SportsHall Competition 2 ✅
Another amazing day as the second half of our athletics team took to the floor! A very competitive field but our P6/7 pupils put on a great display of teamwork, support, determination and great attitude. We are so proud of you all ⭐️
Another amazing day as the second half of our athletics team took to the floor! A very competitive field but our P6/7 pupils put on a great display of teamwork, support, determination and great attitude. We are so proud of you all ⭐️
We are unable to access the school office email address at the moment. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. Any email enquiries can be directed to Ms McDonald at the Head Teacher email address: [email protected]
November 20, 2025 at 12:59 PM
We are unable to access the school office email address at the moment. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. Any email enquiries can be directed to Ms McDonald at the Head Teacher email address: [email protected]
This Friday will be a dress down day to collect chocolate donations for our Christmas Fayre. It is also 'Be Bright Day' to raise awareness of winter road safety. Children are encouraged to wear something bright/fluorescent to help them be noticeable on the way to and from school.
November 17, 2025 at 7:10 PM
This Friday will be a dress down day to collect chocolate donations for our Christmas Fayre. It is also 'Be Bright Day' to raise awareness of winter road safety. Children are encouraged to wear something bright/fluorescent to help them be noticeable on the way to and from school.
In class today, Room 11 analysed the lyrics of the Scottish national anthem 'Flower of Scotland' linked to their Scottish Wars of Independence topic. They demonstrated brilliant creativity — being curious about the lyrics and confidently sharing their interpretations.
November 17, 2025 at 6:55 PM
In class today, Room 11 analysed the lyrics of the Scottish national anthem 'Flower of Scotland' linked to their Scottish Wars of Independence topic. They demonstrated brilliant creativity — being curious about the lyrics and confidently sharing their interpretations.
We are also very happy to take SOFT TOYS off your hands for our Teddy Tombola. 🧸
Please drop items at the SCHOOL OFFICE from Monday 17th till Friday 21st November. These can be dropped between 9am and 3pm when the office is open. 🏫
Please drop items at the SCHOOL OFFICE from Monday 17th till Friday 21st November. These can be dropped between 9am and 3pm when the office is open. 🏫
November 17, 2025 at 10:06 AM
We are also very happy to take SOFT TOYS off your hands for our Teddy Tombola. 🧸
Please drop items at the SCHOOL OFFICE from Monday 17th till Friday 21st November. These can be dropped between 9am and 3pm when the office is open. 🏫
Please drop items at the SCHOOL OFFICE from Monday 17th till Friday 21st November. These can be dropped between 9am and 3pm when the office is open. 🏫
We’re busy working away behind the scenes of the upcoming Christmas Fayre and part of that means we’re looking for donations to our PRE-LOVED STALL 🧩
We’re looking for books, toys & games in good working order (with all their pieces included) please! 📚
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We’re looking for books, toys & games in good working order (with all their pieces included) please! 📚
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November 17, 2025 at 10:05 AM
We’re busy working away behind the scenes of the upcoming Christmas Fayre and part of that means we’re looking for donations to our PRE-LOVED STALL 🧩
We’re looking for books, toys & games in good working order (with all their pieces included) please! 📚
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We’re looking for books, toys & games in good working order (with all their pieces included) please! 📚
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Thank you to Rutherglen Rotary for the purple crocus bulbs we were able to plant as part of their End polio now project.
November 12, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Thank you to Rutherglen Rotary for the purple crocus bulbs we were able to plant as part of their End polio now project.
We have to share some very sad news as our polytunnel was vandalised over the weekend . The whole skin will need relaced to protect our plants over Winter.
November 12, 2025 at 6:47 PM
We have to share some very sad news as our polytunnel was vandalised over the weekend . The whole skin will need relaced to protect our plants over Winter.