Facts for April 13 April 1953 First James Bond book was published on this date. James Bond was created by Ian Fleming and the first story was called Casino.

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Facts for April 13 April 1953 First James Bond book was published on this date. James Bond was created by Ian Fleming and the first story was called Casino Royale. 14 April 1865 Abraham Lincoln one of the most famous US Presidents was shot by an actor called John Wilkes Booth in a playhouse in Washington. Abraham Lincoln died the next day. During his time as the 16 th President, slavery was abolished in America.

Facts for April 15 April 1912 In the early hours of 15 April 1912 RMS Titanic sank after colliding with an iceberg as she neared Canada. 15 April 1452 Leonardo da Vinci was born in Italy. He was described as an all round genius whose paintings and inventions changed the world.

What’s on ?? Tuesday All DayTag Rugby E S M E M 9.00 P5 Go for It Programme 9.15P6 Guitar Group – GP Room P5 & 6 Piping – GP Room 2 Wednesday-Friday 6EHoy Trip

What’s on ?? Wednesday AMP7 Bowls – Infant Hall 1.00P7 Piping Group GP Room 2 Thursday St Magnus Day 3.00Netball Nippers P1 – PE Hall 3.15P7 Netball – Infant Hall Friday AMFun 4 Football Festival – P3s

Games Parliament At Games Parliament votes have been counted in the election to rename the Quiet Area. Whomping Willows 177 Votes Dreamland103 Chillout Zone36 Funtime Square Area29 Super Funtime Area20 Chillax Corner17 Whomping Willows elected as new name. Thanks to everyone who voted.

Games Parliament Adventure Play Area will be open more now as there is a wider opening and more bark chips have been Added and this will make it more accessible on the No Grass days. Mini League Inter House competitions will start this week with P4 & P5 Dodgeball. Games in the ball court starting at 1.30pm. First game today (Mon 13) between 4E & 4M. Please remember to check fixture list on the Mini League notice board.

Games Parliament Uniform Challenge The class winners for March were 3S. Walk to School Challenge The class winners for March were 6E Chess Championship Winners 1 st on 21 points - Kirsty 2 nd on 16 points – Conal 3 rd Equal on 15 points – Craig and Shannon

Eco Club On LAW Duty This Week 7E 2 LAW officers in each of the playground zones 1 LAW officer with Mr MacKinnon to litter pick at the front of the school

Well Done to …………. Congratulations to all our girls who took part in a Gymnastic grading. Congratulations Shannon who has completed Level 1 on the climbing wall.

Well Done to …………. Well done to our pupils in the Thorfinn A football team and East United C team who won in their sections in the Whitedale Tournament at the weekend. This was played at the All Weather pitch at Papdale.

Well Done to …………. All our swimmers who have completed levels at the Learn to Swim block in the holidays. Payton who has received a certificate for Life Saving at the Kirkwall Pool.

Well Done to …………. Madaleine who has been at Pony Camp over the holidays and has been awarded 4 badges. Alannah and Kairi who showed us their medals they received at Kickboxing

Chris 7M