Posts by Merrylee Primary
This week, P6 joined a live lesson as part of AI in Scottish Schools Week. #ScotAI26 The pupils were introduced to the exciting world of robotics & AI. It was a fascinating session that encouraged the children to think about how technology & AI may shape jobs & problem-solving in the future. π€
Our P6 and P7 pupils had a fantastic visit today from author Alasdair Chisholm! His interactive sessions on 'I Am Wolf' and 'I Am Raven' had everyone hooked from start to finish. A brilliant, engaging morning that our pupils absolutely loved. #WeeWrite2026
Next week we will celebrate World Book Day with lots of fun activities organised by the Library Club and Mrs Y and Mrs H. Come to school dressed as a word - what will you be? sleepy ,π΄ polychromatic π, sporty πΎ, fabulous ππ»,or another exciting word we've not encountered! We can't wait to see!πππ
Wishing our staff, families and community a blessed and peaceful Ramadan. π©΅π€π
Ramadan Mubarak
Today is #internetsafetyday. P6 took part in the BBC live lesson where the children explored how to use digital technology safely, respectfully and responsibly. #internetsafey saferinternet.org.uk/safer-intern...
Itβs our Christmas lunch tomorrow. π Please book on #ParentPay to ensure your child is included. π½οΈπ @fuelzone
We're supporting @savechildrenuk.bsky.social #ChristmasJumperDay2025. Wear your jumpers and spread some Christmas cheer. Our choir will be singing at the community entrance at the end of the day to help this worthy cause. π
Our P6 & P7 children have been lucky to try out skateboarding!πΉ The skateboarding sessions with The Loading Bay are part of a project organised by #MerryleePrimaryParentCouncil, supported by #GlasgowLife @Glasgow_Sport #WheelsinMotion fund! More info on skateboarding- www.theloadingbayglasgow.com
We're supporting Children in Need tomorrow. Wear something spotty or yellow and watch out for some beary interesting surprises courtesy of our very enthusiastic library club (and Mrs H and Mrs Y)!π»π§Έ Please make a donation via #ParentPay #childreninneed
Our pre-loved Halloweβen rail is available at the main office. Come and have a look! #preloved #halloweencostume
Happy Diwali to all families celebrating. πͺ
We spotted some special visitors to our Urban Jungle yesterday. The children were very excited to see 5 parakeets. π€© Our resident expert C in P5 was on hand to give us lots of facts about them. Can you spot them? #birdspotting #parakeets
The Pupil Council from Merrylee Primary had a great day at the City Chambers, engaging in a lively forum to discuss anti-bullying issues.
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Our very talented E in P6 has worked incredibly hard on her #Glasgow850 collage and it deserves a post all of its own. This has been a labour of love, starting in P5, worked on in her own time, only finishing now in P6.π€©π AMAZING! #keynote #digitallearning #glasgowlandmarks
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P5 have worked on their photography skills this term. We have explored framing, lighting, and angles, using our school grounds as inspiration for our photos. Here's a sneak peek; take a look at the rest on our website! @dl-for-all.bsky.social
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Today was our first violin club with Miss S. The children were getting used to their instruments and learning more about how to play. π»πΆ #violin #expressivearts #MerryleeMusic
P6 continued the #Glasgow850 project from P5 & completed the Album cover challenge. Landmarks in Glasgow were the inspiration, and using #sketchbook, they have thought carefully about the elements that make a good design. @glasgowcreate.online @glasgowrtc.bsky.social
Choices for school lunch for next week. ππ½ Please remember to book lunch in advance via ParentPay. Find out what's happening this week in Merrylee Messenger, which is available via Seesaw, Showbie, ParentsPortal and our school website. P5 Parents - Showbie codes coming asap.
Welcome back! We canβt wait to meet our new P1s and see all our children back ready to learn. Come and get your photo for your first day back! ππΈπ©΅π #backtoschool
Itβs the Merrylee Fun Run today!ππ»ππΎββοΈπββοΈWear your sports clothes for our last #fitandfruityfriday before summer. Itβs set to be a scorcher βοΈ so put on your sun cream, π§΄bring hats π§’ sunglasses πΆοΈ and your water bottles full, ready to go! π° π
P7 have been busy with all things leavers, but we found some time to code our @spheroeducation.bsky.social Bolt. Some children worked on the pong game, hot potato and coding mazes. #teamwork #coding #ProblemSolving
What a fantastic show from Merrylee Showclub last night. π€©Huge thanks to @HillparkSec for hosting. To Miss Murray, Miss Meston, Miss Queen & Miss Symington for organising. Ben, Amy & Mrs Bannerman from Hillpark for all your help. Our performers & crew - all superstars!! ππ½π
Tomorrow is #FitandFruityFriday. The sports committee have picked a tennis theme. πΎ Wear your sports clothes and bring a healthy snack. We'll have a smashing time! πΎ
P5 has been busy with the activities from @glasgowrtc.bsky.social for #Glasgow850. Here are some of our Glasgow Keynote collages. We think they're gallus! We're excited to get started on our May challenge. π€© @dl-for-all.bsky.social
Poptastic! is coming soon! Our talented primary pupils are hitting the stage for a spectacular school show you wonβt want to miss! Huge thanks to @HillparkSec for hosting us β we canβt wait to bring the magic to your stage! π«πΆ #PoptasticShow #SchoolTalent #HillparkSecondary
Itβs class picture day today! πΈ Children should wear school uniform and bring those lovely smiles. π
We are celebrating #outdoorclassroomday @OutdoorClassDay in our classes in many amazing ways. Our #outdoorlearningcommittee and our teachers are working hard to deliver lessons and improve our outdoor areas throughout the week.
Our #EcoCommittee has been working hard creating fact file installations in our Urban Jungle. Each child took a creature that our children may find on our school grounds, drew it and added facts. They then added to the fence in case any are spotted. πππ#Biodiversity