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Pupils from the Eco group helped Mrs Stephen to plant trees from @WoodlandTrust as part of their Green Tree Schools Award.

Absolutely zero fun was had in the snow this morning ❄️⛄️

P1-4 were feeling creative in the forest this week, creating artistic pieces using natural materials #outdoorart #forestschool

There was lots of ‘Room on the Broom’ themed fun in the forest this week with wands and broomsticks #forestschool #outdoorliteracy

P1-4 took their maths outside this week to make the most of the sunshine. We were forming numbers in P1 and placing numbers on a number line in P2-4 #maths #outdoormaths

In forest school this week, we made clay mushrooms inspired by all the different ones we found on the forest floor as well as balancing on rope bridges and den building

@ChrisYoules We have a P5-P7 hillwalking club. The kids (and staff) absolutely LOVE it!! Best game in the world as we walk…SCATTER!!

I line managed a Teaching Assistant who told me his target was to climb Snowden. When I told him it had to be school related, he paused and said, 'Climb Snowden with the kids.'

Bramble season is here and P4-7 have been busy collecting berries to make Fairtrade Bramble Jam! #bethechange @FairtradeUKEd

An awesome evening for walking around Maryculter woods with our Hillwalking Club this afternoon.

Last Wednesday was the first Forest School session of the new term and what fun was had. From making traps, to rolling logs and building towers, we showed problem solving, creativity, communication and teamwork skills all while playing.

Members of the Health Promotion Group had a quick trip over to Camphill Schools to see the final stages of our Buddy Bench which is being crafted by some of the students. Pupils got to try the bench for size and learn about the woodworking process. @CamphillACS @AberdeenshireLL

What a lovely way to start the day… reading with our Book Buddies ❤️ @scottishbktrust

P4-7 have been receiving Play Leader training from Active Schools. They are developing skills in communication, planning and inclusion whilst having fun playing lots of new games. @ASAberdeenshire

It was team challenge time in P1-4 this morning. Lots of wonderful teamwork, communication and kindness on show

Happy first day of school! With the sun shining, it was an outdoor lunch for most today

Finally, to pass on my best wishes and thanks to existing staff and families…I look forward to hearing how you’re all getting on.

And so, my last tasks as HT are to wish last year’s P7s all the best as they transition to their new Academies on Tuesday; to welcome our P1 families and Wendy Craig (Acting HT)…I hope you will love your time at BD and will soon feel settled and happy. (Continue in thread).

Yesterday we surprised Mrs Downie with a presentation from the children to celebrate her retirement from teaching. Part of the fun included a video made of the funniest memories and giving her, her first ever medals! We will miss you so much Mrs D!

The children did a fantastic job of performing Peer Gynt yesterday. It was my last ever Summer Show and I couldn’t have been prouder. @scottishbktrust #readingschools @expressivearts

Today was P5-P7’s turn to make the most of the nice weather and eat outside. The fresh country air really does make us feel better.