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In P6/7S last week, we were writing our own evacuee letters after learning about the evacuations during WW2. #ww2 #WorldWar2 #Evacuation @LiteracyPKC1 @PKCTeach @PKCEducation https://t.co/OF59cYg1DC
In P6/7S last week, we were writing our own evacuee letters after learning about the evacu...
Published on: 14-03-2022
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P7 have been leading their “Giving Back Day” today. Leading little sessions with each class including races, chalk drawings, football and parachute games! Fab leadership and support from all P7s! htt
P7 have been leading their “Giving Back Day” today. Leading little sessions with each clas...
Published on: 14-06-2022
A huge well done to all the children who took part in the PKC Cluster Sports athletics event on Friday. They all tried their best and supported one another. PS Well done to Mr Sumpster for completing
A huge well done to all the children who took part in the PKC Cluster Sports athletics eve...
Published on: 30-05-2022
Welcome to P6/7 H's WW2 museum ... Fantastic effort everyone! We had dioramas, Airfix, Lego models, medals, letters, diaries posters, PowerPoints and even a mini garden. Thank you to everyone who came
Welcome to P6/7 H's WW2 museum ...
Fantastic effort everyone! We had dioramas, Airfix, Leg...
Published on: 27-05-2022
Welcome to the P6 Healthy Tuck Shop, (thanks Tayside Contracts for supporting us). We have enjoyed learning about running a business, working to budgets and teamwork. @TaysideContract @HwbPkc @edscot_
Welcome to the P6 Healthy Tuck Shop, (thanks Tayside Contracts for supporting us). We have...
Published on: 26-05-2022
P6/7S have been exploring Growth Mindset further this week - we have been looking into the Iceberg Illusion to understand the effort and hard work that is put into our individual Successes! #growthmin
P6/7S have been exploring Growth Mindset further this week - we have been looking into the...
Published on: 12-05-2022
P6/7 H are learning about pattern in Maths. We worked outdoors using natural materials creating sequences then developed our thinking to include numbers. Can you see the patterns .. https://t.co/aDai
P6/7 H are learning about pattern in Maths. We worked outdoors using natural materials cre...
Published on: 12-05-2022
p5 are having a ball celebrating World Earth Day today. We have been discussing how we can Invest in our planet #WorldEarthDay2022 #outdoorlearning #pkclearning https://t.co/aGUzQtYc0D
p5 are having a ball celebrating World Earth Day today. We have been discussing how we can...
Published on: 22-04-2022
p5 had a great time with our class debate on the subjects of 'Should Easter eggs be made from chocolate eggs?' and 'Homework should be compulsory' #pkclearning https://t.co/DZU03HZRLw
p5 had a great time with our class debate on the subjects of 'Should Easter eggs be made f...
Published on: 01-04-2022
P6/7 H have been designing and making their own water filters. We used a variety of materials: gravel, sand, cloth, grass and even Lego. Tomorrow we are going pond dipping to check the cleanliness of
P6/7 H have been designing and making their own water filters. We used a variety of materi...
Published on: 30-03-2022
What a fantastic selection of books our House Captains have chosen for the Children’s Cystic Fibrosis unit at Ninewells Hospital. All thanks to donations received from Abernethy Primary school communi
What a fantastic selection of books our House Captains have chosen for the Children’s Cyst...
Published on: 29-03-2022
P6/7S started a new PE block this morning - developing their rugby skills. Passing and aim is getting much better! Give us a few sessions and the learners will get the ball through the flying hoop!! #
P6/7S started a new PE block this morning - developing their rugby skills. Passing and aim...
Published on: 25-03-2022
Both P6/7 classes have created our own ‘Litter Monsters’ to keep Abernethy clean as part of our #JohnMuirAward and as part of the @EcoSchoolsScot @KSBScotland Litter and Waste Lessons. What do you thi
Both P6/7 classes have created our own ‘Litter Monsters’ to keep Abernethy clean as part o...
Published on: 24-03-2022
And we’re off! 🚀 #BigWalkAndWheel, the UK’s largest inter-school walking, wheeling, scooting and cycling challenge has officially begun. We can’t wait to see all of your #ActiveTravel journeys over th
And we’re off! 🚀 #BigWalkAndWheel, the UK’s largest inter-school walking, wheeling, scoot...
Published on: 24-03-2022
P6/7H have completed their John Muir Award, they worked together creating more space to play in the playground, repainted the benches and made sustainable bird feeders. A massive thank you to Abbie fr
P6/7H have completed their John Muir Award, they worked together creating more space to pl...
Published on: 24-03-2022
p5 had had a ball today with rugby. Thanks to the SRU for amazing resources! looking forward to more fun in the sun later in the week #scottishrugbyschoolsweek #activeschools #perthshirerugby #dundeer
p5 had had a ball today with rugby. Thanks to the SRU for amazing resources! looking forwa...
Published on: 23-03-2022
P6/7S have had a fantastic #outdoorlearning morning with Abbie from @RSPBLochLeven finishing our work for the #JohnMuirAward. We created some beautiful Dream Catchers using nature resources. @PKCEduca
P6/7S have had a fantastic #outdoorlearning morning with Abbie from @RSPBLochLeven finishi...
Published on: 23-03-2022
Fantastic effort from all of our Cross Country team. They all supported one another, were great sports and showed a positive attitude 👍 🏃♀️🏃♂️😀 Well done everyone! https://t.co/k6RF3ZbFTd
Fantastic effort from all of our Cross Country team. They all supported one another, were ...
Published on: 22-03-2022
p5 have been exploring famous French painters. Today we looked at the work of Henri Rousseau and tried to recreate his style #1plus2 #outdoorlearning @tay1plus2 https://t.co/R75NVqv9OA
p5 have been exploring famous French painters. Today we looked at the work of Henri Rousse...
Published on: 18-03-2022
P6/7 H have been working outdoors learning about compass points and 3 figure bearings. We worked cooperatively to measure, calculate and draw bearings. We then blindfolded and used compass bearings to
P6/7 H have been working outdoors learning about compass points and 3 figure bearings. We ...
Published on: 17-03-2022
In P6/7S last week, we were writing our own evacuee letters after learning about the evacuations during WW2. #ww2 #WorldWar2 #Evacuation @LiteracyPKC1 @PKCTeach @PKCEducation https://t.co/OF59cYg1DC
In P6/7S last week, we were writing our own evacuee letters after learning about the evacu...
Published on: 14-03-2022
P6/7 H have been learning about International Women's Day, we thought about people who inspire us, the importance of equality and breaking the bias. #BreakTheBias https://t.co/X9nGcjjg3f
P6/7 H have been learning about International Women's Day, we thought about people who ins...
Published on: 08-03-2022
Thank you to everyone who has dressed up and donated to our World Book Day fundraiser. So far, an amazing total of £217.50 has been raised to buy new books for the Children’s CF unit at Ninewells hosp
Thank you to everyone who has dressed up and donated to our World Book Day fundraiser. So ...
Published on: 03-03-2022
Today, P6/7S continued our learning towards the @JohnMuirTrust Award. The learners worked collaboratively to create dens and even created their own band and seesaw. Lots of fun had by all! Thank you
Today, P6/7S continued our learning towards the @JohnMuirTrust Award. The learners worked ...
Published on: 01-03-2022
Another fabulous day of outdoor learning at Quarrymill towards our John Muir Award. Today we surveyed the area, built tents with tarps and made bird feeders. @RSPBScotland @JohnMuirTrust @PKCTeach htt
Another fabulous day of outdoor learning at Quarrymill towards our John Muir Award. Today ...
Published on: 25-02-2022
Order in Court! Phew, we've finally finished Mock Court! 😊It was a really cool experience but a lot of work 😅 A big thank you to Mock Court, Ms McKenzie, Mrs Hodgkinson and mums and dads for driving u
Order in Court! Phew, we've finally finished Mock Court! 😊It was a really cool experience...
Published on: 24-02-2022
After learning, last week, about the effects of smoking, P6/7S have today started writing persuasive essays about why the learners believe smoking should be banned. Before starting their writing they
After learning, last week, about the effects of smoking, P6/7S have today started writing ...
Published on: 24-02-2022
In P2/3 we have been exploring homelessness within our topic Helping Hands. By using film (Paddington) and story stimulus discussed what homelessness is, why people become homeless and how we can help
In P2/3 we have been exploring homelessness within our topic Helping Hands. By using film ...
Published on: 23-02-2022
Well done to the I Bike Crew for organising a fantastic breakfast encouraging active travel to school. Great job everyone, can't wait for the next Bike Breakfast! 😃🚲@sustrans @HwbPkc https://t.co/CB56
Well done to the I Bike Crew for organising a fantastic breakfast encouraging active trave...
Published on: 15-02-2022
Primary 6/7S were using oil pastels this afternoon to create their own imaginative masterpieces for their ‘Art Gallery’. Using masking tape to create a neat border - what a game changer! #creative
Primary 6/7S were using oil pastels this afternoon to create their own imaginative masterp...
Published on: 11-02-2022
More fantastic writing in P6/7S today. The learners were set a 75-word challenge which had to include a blanket and they came up with a variety of creative ideas! Lots of figurative language and descr
More fantastic writing in P6/7S today. The learners were set a 75-word challenge which had...
Published on: 09-02-2022
Great excitement at #abernethyps today. The wonderful #Aerialaspect_uk came to the playground after school to do a playground survey to help us plan the next stages of developing our outdoor learning!
Great excitement at #abernethyps today. The wonderful #Aerialaspect_uk came to the playgro...
Published on: 09-02-2022
Today is Safer Internet Day, the theme is All Fun and Games, Exploring respect and relationships online. P6/7 H have been learning how to stay safe when playing online and the importance of treating e
Today is Safer Internet Day, the theme is All Fun and Games, Exploring respect and relatio...
Published on: 08-02-2022
We were exploring the Orange, Emotion Works, Cog today in P6/7S. Learners managed to give a detailed definition of the role of the orange cog and came up with a plethora of Emotion Words! @HwbPkc @
We were exploring the Orange, Emotion Works, Cog today in P6/7S.
Learners managed to giv...
Published on: 03-02-2022
P6/7S had a 75-word #writingchallenge today - writing about the coral reef. Wow! Superb writing from the learners - displaying fantastic description and figurative language! @LiteracyPKC1 @PKCTeach
P6/7S had a 75-word #writingchallenge today - writing about the coral reef.
Wow! Superb ...
Published on: 02-02-2022
P6/7S have been working collaboratively, this afternoon, to up-level paragraphs from within their reading books - adding extra description to further engage the reader. What do you think of one of ou
P6/7S have been working collaboratively, this afternoon, to up-level paragraphs from withi...
Published on: 01-02-2022
Thank you RSPB and Abbie for a fabulous day at Quarrymill learning about food chains, food webs and building dens. We learned how every element in a food chain is important, worked together and had lo
Thank you RSPB and Abbie for a fabulous day at Quarrymill learning about food chains, food...
Published on: 26-01-2022
P6/7S have been using the @scottishbktrust 50-word fiction writing competitions to work on their descriptive writing skills. The learners have been trying to use a range of figurative language within
P6/7S have been using the @scottishbktrust 50-word fiction writing competitions to work on...
Published on: 25-01-2022
P6/7 H have learning about the work of Scottish artist Gillian Kyle and how we can use Scottish language to help engage a reader; we drew pictures of caramel wafers and wrote poems about them .. (and
P6/7 H have learning about the work of Scottish artist Gillian Kyle and how we can use Sco...
Published on: 21-01-2022
Today in P6/7S learners have been writing newspaper reports. We used the @guardian 2012 "3 Little Pigs Advert" as a stimulus to write our articles - looking at the classic story from an unexpected poi
Today in P6/7S learners have been writing newspaper reports. We used the @guardian 2012 "3...
Published on: 20-01-2022
Primary 5 have been creating some fantastic Scots Poetry. We have explored lots of different Scots' language and have enjoyed finding out different meanings. #pkclearn #scotslanguage #welldone https:/
Primary 5 have been creating some fantastic Scots Poetry. We have explored lots of differe...
Published on: 18-01-2022
This week in class P6/7S have been exploring Scots Art. We’ve been looking at a range of tartans and at the Mackintosh Rose. Today we finished our own creative Mackintosh Rose’s with a unique tartan b
This week in class P6/7S have been exploring Scots Art. We’ve been looking at a range of t...
Published on: 14-01-2022
P6/7 H have been learning about the dangers of smoking and using Scots language to engage readers. We combined our knowledge and skills to create catchy and informative anti-smoking posters using Scot
P6/7 H have been learning about the dangers of smoking and using Scots language to engage ...
Published on: 14-01-2022
Last school Christmas dinner cooking for Julie. Delicious, as always. Thank you for everything you have done. Happy Retirement Julie from everyone at Abernethy Primary and Nursery.🎊 🎉! @TaysideContrac
Last school Christmas dinner cooking for Julie. Delicious, as always. Thank you for everyt...
Published on: 21-12-2021
Today in P6/7S the learners were accurately measuring out quantities of ingredients to bake our own Gingerbread People! Lots of fab collaborative #learning on show! Tomorrow we will decorate them
Today in P6/7S the learners were accurately measuring out quantities of ingredients to bak...
Published on: 15-12-2021
Lots of fun learning today with @CharangaScot in P5 and in P6/7H! Both classes learned about beat, pulse and rhythm. They managed to identify instruments within Mamma Mia, before learning and perform
Lots of fun learning today with @CharangaScot in P5 and in P6/7H!
Both classes learned ab...
Published on: 09-12-2021
primary 5 have been learning about Mexican Christmas traditions. We made some poinsettias after we learnt a traditional story about the beautiful red flower #PKCEducation #Problemsolving #Christmasaro
primary 5 have been learning about Mexican Christmas traditions. We made some poinsettias ...
Published on: 03-12-2021
Hello @Schools_Digital! 💻 We’re very excited to get see how we can further develop our teaching and learning! Looking forward to our #DigitalJourney 💻🏫 #DigitalLearning @PKCEducation https://t.co/vD
Hello @Schools_Digital! 💻 We’re very excited to get see how we can further develop our te...
Published on: 30-11-2021
P4 learners have taken part in the NSPCC ‘Speak Out, Stay Safe’ assembly. We found out that every child has the right to speak out and stay safe. We designed posters with buddy and the Childline numb
P4 learners have taken part in the NSPCC ‘Speak Out, Stay Safe’ assembly. We found out tha...
Published on: 23-11-2021
P6/7S learners took part in the @NSPCC 'Speak Out, Stay Safe' Assembly. We learned that every child has the right to feel safe and be heard. We learned about ChildLine and that we can speak to them at
P6/7S learners took part in the @NSPCC 'Speak Out, Stay Safe' Assembly. We learned that ev...
Published on: 23-11-2021
As part of our learning today - before taking part in the @NSPCC Speak Out, Stay Safe assembly - P6/7S explored the @UNCRC Right's of the Child. The learners worked together to discuss the importance
As part of our learning today - before taking part in the @NSPCC Speak Out, Stay Safe asse...
Published on: 22-11-2021
P6/7 H are taking part in the NSPCC's "Speak Out, Stay Safe" online assembly. We've learnt that every child has the right to speak out and be heard. To get help when they need it. And to be safe. We'v
P6/7 H are taking part in the NSPCC's "Speak Out, Stay Safe" online assembly. We've learnt...
Published on: 22-11-2021
This week Primary 2/3 listened to a story called Kindness Grows. They then created a kindness tree in their classroom, showing different ways that they show kindness to one another🌳🍁🍂. #AntiBullyingWe
This week Primary 2/3 listened to a story called Kindness Grows. They then created a kindn...
Published on: 19-11-2021
P6/7 H are taking part in Anti-Bullying week, we have been learning more about the roles involved and what we can do prevent bullying. #GIRFEC #Shanarri @HWBPKC https://t.co/2qQymkEglO
P6/7 H are taking part in Anti-Bullying week, we have been learning more about the roles i...
Published on: 19-11-2021
P6/7S continued learning with @RSPBScotland yesterday, continuing the #JohnMuirAward. Learners collaboratively created national parks using natural resources and presented creations to peers then took
P6/7S continued learning with @RSPBScotland yesterday, continuing the #JohnMuirAward. Lear...
Published on: 17-11-2021