Saltersgate School Profile
Saltersgate School

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Saltersgate is a school in Midlothian for children and young people with additional support needs. The school provides education for learners aged 4 - 18 years.

Dalkeith, Scotland
Joined December 2017
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
6 years
A terrific afternoon yesterday celebrating #BurnsDay A first outing for our resident Celeidh band - The Stompin Gaters!!! More #BurnsDay action on Monday...
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
2 years
Well done to our 3 pupils representing our school at the Lothian Disability Sport Boccia competition today. All 3 pupils were amazing competing against other kids from across the Lothian Region! Massive congratulations to all!
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
6 years
Congratulations Shaun! Highly Commended in schools art award 2019 @RoyalScotAcad
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
1 year
R in Harris Class has been practising his life skills of how to access public transport. Thanks to @on_lothianbuses for their continued support.
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
5 months
We brought a couple of trophies home!!! Well done to all the pupils from our Wheelchair Dancing group that went to @NewbattlePE for the Midlothian Dance Competition 2024! Thanks to @MissDuvallPE for organising.
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@NewbattlePE
Newbattle Sport & Wellbeing
5 months
👀Sneak peek at tomorrow’s award table, a special thank you to @active_mid for sponsoring these! 👯‍♀️Tomorrow we host Midlothian’s first school Dance Competition. 🧡Miss Duvall & her team can’t wait to welcome you all. 🤞🏼And of course a big good luck to all of our performers.
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
2 years
We're very proud of J, one of our senior pupils, who represented Saltersgate at a Boccia Tournament yesterday. Well done! @mideduteam @FionaRo77953822
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
2 years
One of our senior pupil's has had his work recognised at the Midlothian Community Hospital garden by the RSPB where he volunteers with the Cyrenians. What an achievement and difference you are making! #proud
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
1 year
Today is Mr MacDonald's last day as our Acting Head Teacher. Everyone at Saltersgate would like to thank him for his leadership and guidance over the past few months! @StDavidsHS @mideduteam
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
4 months
Congratulations to Asa C and Nicole F for being our PE Champions 2024. Thanks to "The Eric Liddell 100" for our wonderful medals and their education resources. A legend. A legacy. A lifetime of inspiration. @theericliddell @EricLiddell100
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
23 days
REBOUND THERAPY ✅turn taking ✅relaxation ✅health and fitness ✅flexibility ✅sensory integration ✅listening ✅fun ✅communication skills ✅strengthen muscles and bone density ✅balance ✅increase/decrease muscle tone ✅interaction ✅engagement ✅concentration
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
2 months
Our new Innowalk has arrived! Thank you to everyone who has helped with fundraising for this exceptional equipment that is going to make such a difference to our learners. Staff training scheduled for late September and then we will get moving!!! @charityspoon @woodenspoonscot
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
1 year
Our sensory garden in this lovely weather is proving to be a hit with A in Silver Class! 😀
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
2 months
Rebound Therapy has started at Saltersgate School!!! The pupils (and staff) are having so much fun. LM was our first pupil on it.
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
2 months
Outdoor Education at the Pentland Hills
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
2 years
Everyone at Saltersgate looks forward to welcoming Mrs Minelly on 9th May. We’d also like to thank Mrs Yule and Mr MacDonald for their support as Acting Headteachers.
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
1 year
Even though the pictures may tell a slightly different story, our Senior's have been making the most of the better weather and have been exploring our local community.
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
2 years
Bute Class have enjoyed their impromptu ‘train ride’ as they enjoy learning about transport 🚆🚆
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
3 years
Bute class have been making rockets this week as part of their learning on Guy Fawkes and fireworks. We were blown away by their hard work! 🚀
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Saltersgate School
3 years
Our final Halloween themed competition today was our best dressed pupil. Our winners are D from Arran class and Z from Blue class. They were both delighted to receive their prizes from Mr Buggy. #confidentindividuals
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
2 years
R enjoying exploring the playground!
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
5 years
Huge thanks to Sam and Daniel from @TheBikeStation ensuring that all our cycles are serviced, Road worthy and RACE READY!!!
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
3 years
Pink class enjoyed baking yesterday morning. Their crispy cakes look delicious!
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
1 year
We had a visit from @on_lothianbuses who helped us learn about the job of a bus driver and how to be safe whilst using buses.
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
1 year
We had such an amazing day at Dynamic Earth!  We travelled through time, saw a volcano and an ice berg and went to space to be satellites!
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
3 years
We've made it to the end of Term 1 already! We are looking forward to welcoming our pupils back to school on Tuesday 26th October. Happy holidays 😀
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Saltersgate School
6 years
Massive thanks to Paul, Sam and Gavin from @TheBikeStation for servicing all our bikes today! Of course - test cycle and race is mandatory!!!
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
3 years
Orange class had a wonderful visit to Vogrie this week. They were lucky enough to meet two beautiful horses whilst they were there! 🐎
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
6 years
...and huge thanks to Amy (our Art teacher) for submission... @RoyalScotAcad
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
3 years
L enjoyed making paper plate pumpkins! Well done for being so independent 🥳
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
3 years
A couple more pictures of learners in Islay enjoying creating different layers of the rainforest.
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
3 years
Our pupils have worked so hard designing Christmas jumpers! They are helping to make our hall look festive and are ready for Mr Buggy to judge. Reminder that Christmas Jumper Day is tomorrow too - any donations are appreciated. 🎄
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Saltersgate School
3 years
L & R have been volunteering in the garden of Dalkeith Country Park 3 hours per week in order to achieve their Saltire Award. So far the weather has been extremely kind!
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Saltersgate School
3 years
These wonderful young people are our school leavers 2022. They have spent time at Garvald in Mayfield where they have enjoyed experiencing a range of workshops. They made 'thank you' cards to show their appreciation.
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
3 years
Islay class have been learning about the rainforest and all of the different layers. Great work team!
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
3 years
D in Arran class used tissue paper to create a lovely poppy to display on his classroom window. @Saltersgate1
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
3 years
L in Islay class has been presented with her Saltire Award for wider achievement in recognition of her gardening work carried out at the community garden in Dalkeith Country Park. Well done L, we are all very proud of you!
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
2 years
Our school is in full election mode as we continue our campaign to elect a new Head Team for this session!
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
1 year
Our P1’s made fruit scones yesterday. They measured out each ingredient, demonstrated excellent turn taking skills when making the dough and these were the finished scones! Delicious ⭐️
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
3 years
B did some amazing painting today as he made hand-print witches for Red class' Halloween window display! We can't wait to see how your window looks! 🎃🎃
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
1 year
We were delighted to be able to attend the Young Ambassadors conference today at Tynecastle Stadium. Well done L for representing us so well and thank you to Steven and Steve for supporting.
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
5 years
And they’re off! Braving the wind and rain, good luck!
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
1 year
We’ve been exceptionally lucky to have multiple classes visit Roman Camp Holdings where we’ve enjoyed up close visits with a range of animals. A lot of rich learning with staff enjoying themselves too! 🐐🐂
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
7 years
It was wonderful to welcome you @clarebalding to our school today. We are very proud of our Rambling group #R4Ramblings
@clarebalding
Clare Balding 💙
7 years
I’ve had the most wonderful day walking on the beach south of Edinburgh with the rambling group of @Saltersgate1 School. Walking is such a tonic for kids with special needs (their parents enjoy it too) #R4Ramblings
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
1 year
A few weeks ago, our Primary 7's went to school camp at Fordel Firs. We have 5 videos as a summary of our week! Video 1:
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
3 years
We also had a whole school window competition! Stay tuned to see all of our entries.....and our winner!
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
2 years
C in Tiree enjoyed painting Chris’s nails as part of options.
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
1 year
Orange Class have continued to build their positive relationship with our local @AldiUK store in Dalkeith. They used their shopping lists to find and buy ingredients which will be used next week.
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
1 year
Sensory play was a LOT of fun in Primary 1/2 this week. We experienced different textures and smells.
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
1 year
Wishing all of our learners, families, staff and partners a very restful and enjoyable summer break. Good luck to our S6 leavers. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Wednesday 14th August.
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
2 years
This week Islay have been involved in work experience at Tesco and at Dalkeith Community Hospital in the café.
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
3 years
Massive well done to Turquoise class who won the best window display. Mr Buggy & Ms Thomson loved the zombies! Spooky! 🎃🧟‍♂️🧟‍♀️🎃
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
3 years
We're thrilled with how our new relaxing playground looks. Thanks to Islay class for planting some lovely flowers in the planters. Learner's from across the school will have responsibility to look after the garden space.
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Saltersgate School
2 years
A few of our pupils enjoying our new Boccia lunch club being led by pupils from Dalkeith High School and Active schools!
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
3 years
A has been practising his fine motor skills by carefully completing this bead puzzle.
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Saltersgate School
5 years
Fabulous Sports Day for our Primary Pupils. Thanks to @kamescapital for their support!
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
3 years
We love this video of B in Red Class. He loved making a spooky potion! 🎃
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Saltersgate School
3 years
K enjoyed exploring nature this week when his class visited Vogrie!
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Saltersgate School
3 years
A in Iona class worked really hard to create a firework picture. It’s now pride of place on our classroom window.
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
3 years
Gold class have been having so much fun exploring our new playground equipment! @SaltersgatePG
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Saltersgate School
2 years
Islay class have been learning the names of the five oceans
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
2 years
Our Post School Destination Fair yesterday was a hugely positive experience for our parents/carers. Thank you to all who attended and contributed.
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
2 years
L dressed up as Sonic for World Book Day yesterday!
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
3 years
There has been lots of arts and crafts this week as! It's great to see our learners so engaged in their learning! @mideduteam
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
2 years
Orange Class made a card for @AldiUK Dalkeith store to say 'thank you' to Tracey for her kindness and help!
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Saltersgate School
3 years
Tiree class have been very creative this week and have made some lovely oil pastel pictures. They look super.
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
3 years
D has also loved taking part in Halloween activities this week. Arran class were making bats to add to their window display! I wonder which class will be the winner!🎃
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Saltersgate School
5 years
So pleased to be part of @OWBIGBucket Check out "The Gater Wullie" down at Ocean Terminal. #Oorwullie #Gaterwullie
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Saltersgate School
2 years
Our classes have loved being back in the swimming pool. E was awarded 'Star of the Week' for her hard work and perseverance in the pool! 🏊
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Saltersgate School
2 years
Here is one of our pupil's washing up after making fairy cakes in HE this week.
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Saltersgate School
2 years
We marked Children's Mental Health Week by creating a board in the main hall where we followed the theme of being connected.
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Saltersgate School
6 years
Very proud of our young men! Huge thanks to @CALLScotland for the opportunity!!!
@CALLScotland
CALL Scotland
6 years
Shirley blogs on a three-day work experience at CALL Scotland for pupils from @Saltersgate1 , helping to make Symbols for All fobs. Thanks for all your hard work!
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Saltersgate School
3 years
Tiree class loved reading 'Room on the Broom' by Julia Donaldson. They used it to help them create their own cauldron. Well done Tiree, you have shown such amazing creativity! 🎃
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Saltersgate School
1 year
A in Harris Class has been walking well in her My Way.
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Saltersgate School
3 years
M loved her time creating a colourful fireworks picture this week. She enjoyed using different art resources to create her piece.
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
3 years
More photos from Tiree class enjoying making festival baubles.
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
1 year
Our staff have engaged in two days of CLPL and collaborative tasks, including some staff visiting @QMUniversity to take part in a @mideduteam event. We look forward to welcoming learners back tomorrow for the start of the new session!
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Saltersgate School
1 year
Life skills are a large part of our curriculum. Here are some learners working on choosing and spreading.
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Saltersgate School
1 year
Green Class have enjoyed learning about Autumn and the changes in the weather that we will see over the next few weeks. We collected some leaves and worked on our cutting and sticking skills. @mideduteam @jminelly27
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
3 years
WOW! Our classes have been so creative with their pumpkin designs! It was a tricky decision to pick a winner! 🎃
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Saltersgate School
3 years
Well done Red class who were the winners of our pumpkin competition. It was such a spooky design! 🎉
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Saltersgate School
2 years
Orange Class used their communication aids to ask colleagues at our local Aldi where we could find the items on our shopping list. Thank you @AldiUK Dalkeith store for all your help!
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Saltersgate School
2 years
M in Orange Class enjoyed sensory activities exploring and playing with water beads.
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Saltersgate School
3 years
Islay class have been very busy this week looking at what their strengths are! Great job guys!
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Saltersgate School
3 years
Wow! We are blown away with all the amazing learning which has been happening in Purple class. They have all been working so hard and enjoyed our practical maths and coding week. Great job!
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Saltersgate School
1 year
Blue Class have been very busy this past week enjoying the Stick Man by Julia Donaldson.
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Saltersgate School
3 years
Islay class have been working incredibly hard on writing book reviews this week. 'Fantastic Mr Fox' by Roald Dahl was their chosen text. Great work, Islay class! 📚
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Saltersgate School
2 years
We’re all set up for our Leaver’s Fair tomorrow morning between 10-11am. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!
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Saltersgate School
3 years
SS explored how ice melts while trying to get some Halloween toys hidden in the ice.
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Saltersgate School
3 years
This week we have a school wide focus on Scotland and we have been learning about our heritage, traditions and well known poets - namely Rabbie Burns. D in Arran class made shortbread as he explored Scottish foods.
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Saltersgate School
3 years
O has enjoyed making salt dough which was used to make bones. There has been so much spooky learning happening this week! 🎃🦴
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Saltersgate School
3 years
A enjoyed painting this make shift pumpkin which will feature in Iona class' window display!
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Saltersgate School
1 year
Our senior phase pupils taking part in their Thursday options group.
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Saltersgate School
1 year
J in Islay Class has been working hard to develop a class charter and learn about all their different rights.
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Saltersgate School
2 years
M in Orange Class loved her time in the Hydro pool this week. Look at that wonderful smile!
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Saltersgate School
1 year
Pink Class have been enjoying looking after our local area by completing litter picks and recycling their findings.
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Saltersgate School
2 years
Tiree Class showed great confidence when presenting to the school why they should be Head boy or Head Girl. Our elections are well underway now! Good luck everyone ⭐️
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Saltersgate School
2 years
Blue Class enjoyed linking our learning to our Burn's Day celebrations. We followed a Boardmaker Recipe to make shortbread. Everyone managed to complete part of the recipe and we were able to enjoy eating the shortbread in a Burn's Dinner.
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Saltersgate School
2 years
Pink Class enjoyed their Autumn Scavenger hunt where we looked for natural signs of Autumn. We even came home with a few extra class members in the form of mini-beasts!
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@Saltersgate1
Saltersgate School
2 years
Tiree class attended the DYW Road show in Edinburgh this week. We learnt a lot about different jobs and post school destinations.
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