Primary 1-4' s Trip to New Lanark - 31October23
Primary 1-4 recently had a fantastic trip to New Lanark! As part of their topic, they visited the Annie MacLeod Experience, had a workshop on Toys of the Past and an opportunity to see the facility, grounds and the best part of course, the playground! A wonderful day was had by all. Here are some recounts of their day by some of the children, and please have a look on our Gallery page for some photographs:
Meg P3 We went on the Annie MacLeod Experience. We were playing with Victorian toys.
Alice P3  First we went on a bus to New Lanark. The bus was white with black chairs. The bus was my bus. Next we went to the Annie MacLeod Experience. The ride was dark, spooky and a bit scary. After that we had our snack. Then we climbed giant stairs to the roof garden. We saw a fountain. It was amazing. Finally we played at the park. The park was huge.
Addi P1 We went on the Annie MacLeod Experience. It was sad. We played with the toys.
Toby P3 First we went on the Quothquan bus to New Lanark. Next we went on the Annie MacLeod Experience. It was dark and I enjoyed it. After that we went to see the New Lanark houses and they were tiny. Then we went to see the New Lanark machines and they were noisy. It was amazing. Finally, we played with Victorian toys. Also we went to the playpark. The playpark was made out of wood.
Ben P3 First we went on the bus to New Lanark. The bus was white with black chairs and travelled slowly. Next we went to the Annie MacLeod Experience but it was pitch black in there and it was scary! After that we were very lucky to see the machines and the old houses. My favourite house was Robert Owen's house. Finally we got to go to the park and my favourite part was the wood houses.
Jack P2 First we went on the bus to New Lanark and it was the Quothquan bus. Next the bus stopped at New Lanark. We went into the building and had our snack. Then we went on the Annie MacLeod Experience. It was sad. Finally we had lunch and after we played with Victorian toys.
Braxton P2 First we went on the bus to New Lanark and the bus was white and the chair was black. Next we went on the Annie MacLeod Experience. It was sad. Then we went to Robert Owen's house and it was big. Finally we went to the big park. It was fun.
Sofia P3 First we went on the bus. The bus was white and the chairs were black. Next we arrived at New Lanark and we went to the Annie MacLeod Experience. The Annie MacLeod Experience was pitch black, fun and exciting. After that we went to the Robert Owen house. It was amazing. Finally we played with Victorian toys. Then we went to the park and it was made out of wood.
Orla P4 We went on the bus to New Lanark. It was a white bus and it had black seats. It was a mini bus but it wasn't so fast. Next we got to New Lanark. Then we went up the stairs to the Annie MacLeod Experience. It was amazing and it was dark. We got to see Annie MacLeod. After that we went up stairs to go to the mill and the people said that they went under the machines. The machines were loud! Finally we went to the houses. They were small and we went to Robert Owen's house. It was really big. Finally we went to the park.
Alfie P4 First we went on a white mini bus to New Lanark. When we got there we climbed a big stair case. When we got to the top we were at the Annie MacLeod Experience. It was dark, fun, exciting and interesting. Next we went down a slide and then we got to a roof garden. We saw Robert Owen's house because we were so high. After that we went in Robert Owen's house. It was cool. Finally we went to a big fun park. I played on a climbing frame.
Katie P3 First we went on the bus to New Lanark. The bus was white and the seats were black. Next we went to the Annie MacLeod Experience. It was very dark and scary! After that we saw the machines. It was very loud. Finally we had lunch. After that we layed in the swing park. We played 'The Floor's Lava'.

Some writing on why we think Libberton Primary School is the best!

Libberton Primary School is the Best  By Sofia (P2)
I think we should go to Libberton because it is an excellent school. I believe that if you go to Libberton Primary school you can see all the amazing stuff all around the school. I think you should go to Libberton to see the amazing teachers and the playground because it has swings and slides. I feel that you should come to Libberton Primary School because it is an excellent school.
Libberton Primary School is the Best By Ben (P2)
I think Libberton Primary is the best. I think Libberton is fun. You get to go on school trips and we have kind teachers and a sandpit.  My friends are great because they help me. We have lots of fun clubs.  Come to Libberton because maths is best.
Libberton Primary School is the Best By Pyper (P4)
I think Libberton Primary school is the best because it is the best school in the world. The playground is the best to play in because kids like the sand pit and muga. When the kids get stuck the teachers help. The classroom is the best because I like maths. I like to go to clubs like dance. I like lunches because they're fantastic. Come to Libberton Primary school because it is the best because it is fantastic.
Libberton Primary School is the Best By Katie (P2)
I think Libberton is fun and cool. I love the  playground because it is fun and beautiful and cool. The teachers are the best and funny.  We have the nicest friends ever because they are kind.  We had a great time at all the clubs. I love school because maths is fun and we play games.
Libberton Primary School is the Best  By Thomas (P3)
I think Libberton Primary is the best school ever.  I think Libberton Primary has the best teachers ever. There are 38 friends to have.  
We go on loads of trips in a year. We have the best view. We have a library with teddies to read with.  I think Libberton Primary is the best.
Libberton Primary School is the Best  By Michael (P3) 
I think Libberton Primary school is the best school in the world! I think Libberton Primary School is the best because you can learn a lot, and the playground is great. The clubs are marvellous. Not many schools have trips but if you go to Libberton Primary School you're in the right place. You can make hundreds of friends. We have the best teachers in the world. Our view is a miracle. Our lunches are mega delicious. All our pupils are kind. Libberton Primary School is mythical. You can get lots of motivation, encouragement and advice. Your dream will come true if you go to Libberton Primary School. I know Libberton Primary school is the best because I know it's not normal, it's incredible.
Libberton Primary School is the Best  By Alfie (P3)
I think Libberton Primary school is the best in the world.
I think Libberton primary is the best because the playground has slides, swings and an obstacle course with a muga and a sandpit. There are 38 really nice and kind friends with the nicest teachers in the world.
Libberton is the best because the lunches are the best.