janice macrae
@janconnel
Primary Head Teacher
Participation ROCCS! But adult myths about capacity get in the way That’s what children told us, and here’s a resource they helped us to make so adults can reflect on the myths and change their practice More in the thread – feel free to use as long as you give us feedback!
The UNCRC supports children’s rights to give consent, to be consulted & to complain But often adult myths about their capacity get in the way @JamesEdPsych and I researched with children what they think of this and what might help Some resulting resources to share! 🧵 1/4
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Lovely to be able to welcome our new P1 parents to our school team this evening at our information evening. Exciting to be starting a new learning journey together! 💙 #TeamMuirtown
We are going to have a fabulous leadership team next session! Exciting times! 💙
Very proud of our P6 children who put themselves forward for House Captain and Vice Captain roles. Fabulous presentations today to House groups before voting started. Delighted to see you all considered our school values and the skills you could bring to the role. 💙
A few more pics from election day at school. Who will our new Captains and Vice Captains be? Important announcements coming soon! #TeamMuirtown 💙
Thoroughly enjoyed day 1 of Scotland's Languages Leadership Programme today! @scottishcilt Lots to think with regards to our 1+2 provision. Time to consider how we celebrate learning, ensure depth & progression & explore cultures. Looking forward to more learning tomorrow morning
Laptop finally turning off! First assignment for @scottishcilt completed and submitted! 🎉 Looking forward to meeting everyone on Friday for day 1!
Very proud of everything our children have achieved this session through our pupil leadership groups! 💙😃👏
All our children have been working exceptionally hard in their various pupil leadership groups this session. Check out our digital book to see the amazing work they have been doing to improve our school, community and wider world! #TeamMuirtown 💙👏 read.bookcreator.com/dYLGjpkEqAhPng…
Absolutely amazing work from everyone! So many amazing designs! 💙👏
P6 have been researching the benefits of reusable bags. In a bid to reduce plastic waste, they researched the costings involved in making reusable bags, carried out market research and organised a whole school competition. Today they announced the winning entries from each class!
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Very proud of our P7 children who were presented with their Junior Leaders certificates and badges today! Amazing work from them all leading playground games this session! 👏💙 #TeamMuirtown
We could give you 100 reasons why the Global Goals matter. But here’s one: Because change starts with hope and action. globalgoals.org
Teachers/librarians I have 6 super cute teeny weeny Swop badges - if you would like one for your lanyard #RT I’ll pick 6 at random & send a note to your class too if you would like one. 📚😊🐶🐾✍🏼 #teachers #lbrarians #booksforkids @BMonstersBooks
Amazing work from our STEM Team! Check it out! 💙
Our STEM Team want to encourage everyone to help stop plastic waste. Play these fun games and enjoy the animations they have created to find out more! Amazing work! #PlasticPollution #Sustainability 💙 scratch.mit.edu/studios/362442…
It was only right that our Gaelic superstars from yesterday got a wee treat for all their hard work. A lovely wee afternoon celebrating a good job done with some Harry Gow cakes, crisps and sweeties! Moran taing Lewis, Georgia, Mairi and Emily! 💙👏🎉
An amazing day at the Baillie Cup with our P1-4 athletes! Lots of happy faces, great teamwork and sportsmanship from everyone. Delighted to be 2nd overall in our section! Huge thanks to everyone who makes this event happen! 💙🎉🏅
You can listen to our #Gaelic superstars here! #TeamMuirtown 💙
So proud of our children who presented our Gaelic journey to committee at HQ this afternoon. To watch our presentation, choose item 6. We hope you enjoy it! 💫💙👏 highland.public-i.tv/core/portal/we…
Pupils are pictured with their head teacher Janice MacRae ahead of the committee meeting. Read more here 👇 buff.ly/Jqz4IHD
Muirtown has been very active with its Gaelic learning since the beginning of the 1+2 language initiative, which aims to provide all children with the opportunity to learn two additional languages in their primary years.