Craigclowan Preparatory School

SUMMER TERM 2008

(Pre Half-Term)

Our Guide...

FORM IV TRAMPING, TREKKING & TREASURE HUNTING

22 MAY 2008

Form IV set off to conquer Kinnoull Hill and investigate the river life at the Annaty Burn at Quarrymill.
The River Tay project gave us the opportunity to leave the classroom and use Kinnoull Hill as a viewpoint to explore our surroundings and enjoy activity based learning, outdoors.

E.S.B. EXAMS F. 5 & F. 6

21 - 22 - 23 MAY 2008

On May 21st, 22nd and 23rd all members of Form 5 and Form 6 took part in an English Speaking Board Exam. This require pupils to choose and undertake research in a subject in which they have a personal interest and, using visual aids, talk to the audience of their classmates and the external examiner. They also have to answer questions on their chosen topic, recite a poem from memory and, finally, read aloud a passage selected by the examiner from a novel of their choice. These exams are demanding and the pupils are to be congratulated on their hard work over the first half of term in gathering visual aids and preparing and memorising their talks.
As ever, the subjects chosen for the talks this year covered an amazing variety of topics, ranging from polo, snooker and fencing to orang-utans, leopards and frogs. In addition the audience learned about Pasta, the D Day Landings and Sherlock Holmes. Amongst the more unusual topics covered this year were the history of the knife, fork and spoon and Medugorje and its growth as a place of pilgrimage. Craigclowan pupils certainly have a wide variety of hobbies, skills and interests.
We firmly believe that public speaking is a life skill from which all our pupils benefit and being able to address an audience at a young age can only help pupils in whatever career they choose in the future.
The E. S. B. exams provide structure and a framework for both written and oral work undertaken in the senior school English classes.
We will receive the exam results soon and hope everyone will be well rewarded for all their hard work!

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FORM 6

ROUNDERS MATCH REPORTS

21 MAY 2008

U11 Rounders v Aberlour and Belhaven
It was the first game of the season for the U 11s The match was a triangular against Aberlour and Belhaven. A super performance from all girls. The beat Aberlour 9½ – 6½ and then went on and beat Belhaven 8 - 6.
Well done girls, a great start to the season.

U13 Rounders v Lathallan
Again another fantastic performance for the girls.
Alexandra and Sacha were hitting the ball beautifully and Ynke’s bowling made it difficult for the Lathallan girls to make contact. The girls won 12 - 2. A great way to end this first half term.

LUNCHTIME CONCERT

20 MAY 2008

One of the regular Tuesday lunchtime concerts was held this week with many enthusiastic participants and lots of support from parents, children and staff. Well done to all those performers who gain very valuable experience from performing to an audience.

GRANNY & GRANDPA'S MORNING

19 MAY 2008

On Monday 19th May, 60 grandparents came to see their grand children in action at school. We were treated to music from some of the older children, solos from the younger ones and the award winning junior choir singing ‘Ride on a Rainbow’.
After a cup of tea and a talk by the Headmaster the children then collected their grandparents and took them on a tour of the classrooms and school. A lovely time was had by all involved.

We would like to say a big thank you to the grandparents for finding the time to come and see us.

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FORM VI CAMP

16 -18 MAY 2008

Form 6 spent last weekend together in glorious sunshine at the Loch Morlich Watersports Centre and Youth Hostel. They took part in all manner of activities: canoeing, windsurfing, kayaking, mountain biking and hillwalking.

Saturday night was BBQ Night. After devouring their sausages and burgers, they played beach cricket against the stunning backdrop of the Cairngorm Mountains.

AR, LS, GD, CSM

DRAMA CLUB ASSEMBLY

16 MAY 2008

At Senior Assembly on Friday the 16th of May, Form 4 members of Drama Club presented a mime play based on a Native American legend. They had fun dressing up in appropriate costumes and representing typical actions as well as impersonating rocks, trees and mountains. The performance began and finished with a chant in which they were joined by the rest of Form 4 and which was accompanied by Mr Olafsson and Thomas Henson on drums.

MORRISON'S TENNIS TOURNAMENT

15 MAY 2008

Isobel and Mollie won their first couple tournament, beating all in their section.
Ardvreck 3-2, Morrisons 5-0, Kilgraston 5-0, Mary Erskine 3-2, and Dollar 3-2.

Emily and Chica came third in their second couple tournament but on their way beat the eventual winners 3-2

All played well.

KILGRASTON U13 ROUNDERS TOURNAMENT

14 MAY 2008

A Team
What a lovely afternoon to play rounders! The girls won their first 2 games, beating Cargilfield 9 - 4 and Aberlour House 15½ - 1. In order to get to the final the girls had to beat Fettes. This was the crunch game and even though the girls batted really well, nerves got the better of them and they lost by one rounder. There final game was against Lathallan. Their heads were lifted and confidence was high, a great win 15 - 2.

Their overall performance and attitude throughout the tournament was great... They should be proud of themselves. Many thanks to the support of the parents.

B Team
In a pool consisting of 3 teams, we beat Ardvreck and St Marys. Even though Kilgraston beat us in the final game, the girls still managed to win the pool due to rounders scored. A great performance and well deserved trophy.

Mr Purandare

MR PURANDARE VISITS FORM 2B

12 MAY 2008

Mr Purandare came to tell 2B about life in India. He told us about how some poor children have to carry bricks instead of going to school. We decided we were lucky to live in Scotland where there is plenty of food and very few people.

TENNIS v KILGRASTON

10 MAY 2008

On a beautiful sunny day all the girls enjoyed their tennis and played well.

A very close match v Kilgraston losing 5 matches to 4.

Mollie, Chica, Isobel, Anabel, Ynke and Alexandra

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FORM V CAMP

09 - 11 MAY 2008

A fantastic time was had by all on the hottest weekend of the year so far! The weekend started with an exciting trip to Blair Drummond Safari Park followed by an evening of team building and orienteering. Saturday was an action packed day with Gorge walking tree climbing and archery. The gorge walk was a brilliant addition to what had always been a superb weekend. The children crawled into bed exhausted. The camp ended with a wonderful walk which included survival skills for those occasions when the children fancy a Ray Mears experience.
We finally arrived back at school