Gilnahirk Primary Senior Carol Service 2021
Senior Carol Service December 2021
Our Primary 4 to 7 pupils perform a range of songs, play their instruments and share some key verses to remind us of that first Christmas in Bethlehem. May this service bring some festive cheer at the end of another challenging year. Happy Christmas from the team in Gilnahirk Primary.
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Gilnahirk 'Virtual' Open Day 2020
Gilnahirk Virtual Open Day 2020
If your child is due to start Primary 1 in September 2021, take some time to watch this video to get a flavour of 'Life in Gilnahirk Primary School'. You can contact the School Office for further information or to book a Zoom time slot; Tel. 90401697. or contact Mr. David Corbett, the School Principal email: dcorbett546@c2kni.net
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Poetry Corner
Flanders Fields
A teacher reads the famous poem about remembrance, originally written at a soldier's funeral in World War One.
The Storm
This is a classic poem by Sara Coleridge (1802 - 1852). Picture the scary sights and sounds described in this poem. But what happens in the end?
What is Pink?
This is a classic poem by Christina Rossetti (1830 - 1894). It describes her favourite things for each colour. Which one is your favourite?
My Dog
A classic poem about an adorable but mischievous little dog, written by Emily Lewis in the early 1900s. Do you have a dog? Do you recognise it from the descriptions in the poem?
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Children's Stories
Captain Abdul
Listen to this wonderful story written by a Year 2 pupil, about a fierce pirate.
Snakebite
Listen to this wonderful story written by a Year 4 pupil, set in ancient Egypt.
The Man with the Hieroglyphics
Listen to this wonderful story written by a Year 4 pupil, set in ancient Egypt.
Friendship Forever
Listen to this wonderful story written by a Year 4 pupil, set in ancient Egypt.
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Did You Know?
Pirate Facts
Arrr me Hearties! Did you know all these interesting facts about Pirates?
Victorian Sayings
Are you on your best behaviour? Victorians thought it was very important for children to behave well. Listen to this popular advice from Victorian times.
Victorian Facts Part 2
MORE interesting facts about the Victorians!
Victorian Facts Part 1
Did you know all these interesting facts about the Victorians?
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Let's Learn French!
The Very Hungry Caterpillar in French
A French teacher reads the famous children's story in French. Can you spot any words you know?
La Maison
A French teacher tells us the French words for different rooms and objects in the home.
Les Fruits
A French teacher tells us the French words for different types of fruit
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Let's Learn Spanish!
Commands in Spanish
Learn commands such as "sit down" and "stand up" in Spanish.
Greetings in Spanish
Learn how to greet people in Spanish.
Colours in Spanish
Learn the Spanish words for different colours.
1 to 10 in Spanish
Learn how to count from 1 to 10 in Spanish.
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Christmas
Sizzling Strings at Christmas
What fantastic musicians! Do you know these famous Christmas tunes?
A Christmas Carol Part 1
The first part of the famous Christmas novel by Charles Dickens, "A Christmas Carol".
Santa Claus Visit
A classic Christmas poem by Susie M. Best.
'Twas the Night Before Christmas
This poem was written in 1823. It was the first time Santa Claus (Saint Nicolas) appeared in a published story, as the familiar jolly present-giver who comes down the chimney on Christmas Eve!