It has been a busy autumn term at The Buchan School full of co-curricular activities, events, and trips. Here are some of the main highlights:
- At the start of the term, F4 (Year 6) had an exciting trip to the Tynwald Legislative Buildings. They were warmly welcomed by MHK, Tim Glover. The pupils had a fantastic time exploring the Manx Parliament, learning about its three chambers, and even participating in a formal debate.
- As part of their science topic, P3 (Year 2) had a fantastic trip to Curraghs Wildlife Park! They got to take part in a rainforest workshop and explored the park on a nature trail, making it a fun and educational day out.
- In their Buchan Badge sessions, students have explored a wide range of topics, from learning more about French culture to whipping up delicious dishes like a flavoursome tomato pasta sauce.
- P3 (Year 2) have thoroughly impressed with their insightful Expert of the Week presentations. It’s been a highlight for staff to see their growing confidence and to learn more about each pupil.
- The festive season has been in full swing with our Nursery, Pre-Prep Concert, and Prep Carol Service. Pre-Prep brought Christmas cheer to the school gym with their delightful concert featuring classic carols, Manx songs, and lively performances.
- Our second Inter-House sporting event of the year was a huge success, with 84% of children achieving a Personal Best in the Beep Test! Special congratulations to Bea in F2 (Year 4) for setting a new school record! The pupils displayed incredible fitness, with outstanding results across all Houses: Under 11 Results – (1st: Godred, 2nd: Magnus, 3rd: Olaf, 4th: Lagman). Under 9 Results -(1st: Lagman, 2nd: Olaf, 3rd: Godred, 4th: Magnus).
- Lastly, our Friends’ Christmas Fair on the 6th of December was a fantastic success! The children had a great time exploring the various stalls and were thrilled to meet Santa and the special guest, Olaf.
These are just a few of the many highlights of this term. Well done to all our students for their hard work and individual achievements.
