Moffat Academy Primary News 2024/25, Term 4
Health Week
Last week, our school celebrated Primary Health Week with a variety of fun and engaging activities focused on promoting healthy habits among our students. From energetic exercise sessions and nutritious snack workshops to mindfulness and wellbeing activities, the children embraced opportunities to learn about staying active, eating well, and looking after their mental health. It was a fantastic week of awareness and positivity, helping to inspire lifelong healthy choices!
HumanUtopia
P5, P6 and P7 had an amazing experience with Humanutopia. Thank you also to our S2 heroes who have helped facilitate.
The “Who Am I” programme has been a one-day workshop divided into three sessions:
- Comfort Zone: Students reflect on their past to understand how their experiences have shaped them.
- Stretch Zone: Encourages students to step out of their comfort zones, interact with peers outside their usual circles, and consider how different behaviours can lead to positive outcomes.
- Panic Zone: Students envision their future aspirations and commit to making three positive changes to achieve their goals.
It’s enabled so many thought-provoking conversations. Lots of follow-up in classes to come.
Scottish Opera Workshop
We were pleased to welcome Scottish Opera into school today to work with our P6 and P5-7 visitors from Beattock.
Following an intensive day of workshops, the performed the tale of Tam O’Shanter to an audience of parents and caregivers.
Thank you to the Youth Music Initiative for funding this amazing opportunity!
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Article 31 (leisure, play and culture) Every child has the right to relax, play and take part in a wide range of cultural and artistic activities.
Sports Day
Sports Day Report – 30th May Our annual Sports Day, held on Friday 30th May, was a brilliant celebration of teamwork, energy, and good-hearted competition. The primary took part in superhero-themed cross-class teams, bringing colour, camaraderie and a little extra excitement to the day! The morning saw all children rotate around a variety of potted sports activities, including the hockey dribble, beanbag throw, welly boot toss and several other challenges designed to test skill, speed and teamwork. In the afternoon, the sunshine held out for a fantastic programme of class competitions on the grass pitches. There was an incredible sense of support and enthusiasm throughout, with learners cheering each other on at every turn. After all the points were tallied, the results were as follows:
3rd place – Fearsome Flashes
2nd place – Marvellous Marvels
1st place – Awesome Avengers, expertly led by Mrs Leigh!
The House Shield for 2024-25 was also awarded, with Dowding lifting the trophy following a year of consistent performance and participation across events.
Finally, our Primary 7 Sports Championships reached their exciting conclusion: P7 Girls – 3rd: Livia, 1st: Nova Fisher P7 Boys – 3rd: Joseph, 2nd: Dashiel, 1st: Noah McLeod A huge well done to everyone involved – it was a fantastic day showcasing teamwork, perseverance, and fun.
P7/S1 Transition
Loch Ken
Our P7 pupils had an exciting overnight adventure at Loch Ken Activity Centre as part of their transition to S1! The trip was packed with thrilling outdoor activities like kayaking, climbing, and team challenges, giving the students a chance to build confidence, make new friends, and experience the great outdoors. It was a fantastic way to prepare for secondary school while creating lasting memories and boosting teamwork skills. Everyone returned tired but happy after a fun and rewarding trip!
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P7 Transition days
Our Primary 7 pupils had a fantastic time during their transition days at Secondary School! From exploring new classrooms and meeting future teachers to making new friends and getting a taste of exciting subjects, they embraced every moment with enthusiasm and confidence.
Huge well done to the amazing P7s in music who completed a group performance of Dance Monkey! They had a shot at playing ukulele, keyboard, and drum kit – and for some, it was their very first time trying an instrument! Such a fantastic achievement. Can’t wait to see what they’ll achieve in music after the summer!
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Afternoon Tea
On Tuesday 24th June, our Primary 7 pupils warmly welcomed parents to an Afternoon Tea at school. The event was filled with delicious homemade cakes, refreshing drinks, music and singing. It was a lovely opportunity for parents to celebrate the hard work and achievements of our P7s in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the afternoon so special!
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Article 3 (best interests of the child)
The best interests of the child must be a top priority in all decisions and actions that affect children.
Annandale and Eskdale Race
Moffat Academy attended an Annandale and Eskdale primary 4x100m relay race in Annan. The teams had to run two heats to qualify for the final race which they managed to achieve. The Moffat teams ran well while demonstrating excellent team spirit to encourage each other throughout the event. The girls team managed to win the bronze medals and the boys team won silver. Congratulations to all the pupils who represented their school in an excellent manner and thank you to the active schools team for organising this event.
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Article 29 (goals of education) Education must develop every child’s personality, talents and abilities to the full. It must encourage the child’s respect for human rights, as well as respect for their parents, their own and other cultures, and the environment.
P5 Sleepover
What a fantastic Friday for our P5 class!
Our young adventurers spent the day taking part in a tailor-made Kayantics programme – from building their own go-karts, to crafting cosy dens, conquering the hill climb and even rolling up their sleeves to make fresh pizza. Each challenge encouraged growing independence and helped build resilience, as learners worked together to solve problems, take responsibility for their creations and support one another every step of the way.
But the fun didn’t stop there! Back at school, the excitement continued with an action-packed sleepover full of games and a fabulous silent disco. It was great watching everyone dance around the empty school – headphones on, smiles all round! Finally, following some fantastic stories and a film, they bedded down for the night in the drama studio.
Huge congratulations to all our P5 pupils for their creativity, courage and camaraderie. What a wonderful demonstration of independence, resilience and teamwork!
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Article 31 (leisure, play and culture) Every child has the right to relax, play and take part in a wide range of cultural and artistic activities.
Primary Awards
Our Primary Awards ceremony was a joyous celebration of our pupils’ hard work, talent, and dedication throughout the year. From academic achievements to outstanding effort, creativity, and kindness, we recognized and applauded the amazing progress and contributions of our young learners. It was inspiring to see so many proud smiles and hear the applause as each pupil received their well-deserved awards. Congratulations to all our stars—you make us incredibly proud!
