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Houston Primary News
The pupils of Primary 7 are heading off to the
James Hamilton Heritage Centre for two days
of fun on the water. They will take part in raft
building, kayaking, canoeing, dinghy sailing
and paddle boarding. The following day we
will be holding our very first Houston Beach
Party, to say a final farewell to our wonderful
Primary 7 pupils. Here’s hoping that the sun
shines for us.
Eco School Pocket Garden Design Winner
Many of us in 2020 discovered the joy of growing something and noticing the natural
world on our doorsteps. This 2021 Pocket Garden Design Competition builds on those
positive experiences, linking garden design with health and hope for the future.
Pupils designed colourful and exciting pocket-sized gardens within a rectangular
footprint of 120cm x 100cm. They researched and created their own imaginative shapes
and designs, using colour and plants that thrive in Scotland. The winning design was
created by Dillon and is now starting to grow. We look forward to seeing it in full bloom.
Well done Dillon!
Primary 6 Science Project
The pupils in Primary 6 are taking part in a science experiment in partnership with the
Glasgow Science Centre. An amazing growing aeropod was delivered and our pupils
got planting. They are making comparisons on how different colours of light impact on
growth.
RAMHD Sunflowers
Every pupil in Houston Primary has planted a sunflower to seed to raise awareness of the
importance of our mental health and well-being. We hope that they make you smile when
you walk by the school grounds during the summer months.
Health Week
All pupils took part in Health Week following COVID guidelines. In normal times, we would
have a variety of experts in teaching our pupils and sharing their expertise. Since this was
not permitted, we met very many of our experts via Zoom. The pupils had a great time
trying out very many new sports.
Bikeability
Pupils from P5-P7 have all now received Bikeability training. Riding a bike safely is a
wonderful skill and this training helps our pupils to become more confident and safe when
out and about in the village. We thank our local residents for their patience.
Music Lessons Return
We are so delighted that our pupils can now engage in playing their brass instruments
outdoors. It was lovely to have Mrs Tennant back.