This term, Primary 6 have been extending their knowledge of Europe and the European Union in preparation for the Euroquiz contest.  We have been researching many aspects of Europe, including the countries and their capital cities, famous landmarks, famous people and even common phrases spoken in the most common languages.  With the Euroquiz getting ever closer, we have started small study sessions using the Euroquiz suggested resources and have completed short quizzes to assess our progress and identify areas we need to research further.

This term, Primary 6 have been learning all about the Victorians.  We have learned about Victorian toys and compared these to our modern day toys we have now.  Yesterday, we got the opportunity to make our very own Victorian toy – the cup and ball!  Not only did we have a great time making it, we are going to write up a full set of instructions to teach other people how to make it too!

This week, both Primary 6 classes were invited to Curl Aberdeen to try Curling.  The children learned so many new interesting things about the rules of curling, history of curling and we even got to have a go ourselves!

Today, Primary 6B had a visitor to teach us about Victorian life in the city we live in – Aberdeen.  Mr Paterson shared lots of interesting information and pictures for us to learn from and further research.  We got to extend our understanding about many aspects of Victorian life in Aberdeen, including housing, sports and leisure, crime and punishment and clothing.

Thank you for your visit Mr Paterson!

Today Primary 6B went to Tarves Heritage Centre to learn more about Victorians and their lives.

We got to see some pictures of the town in Victorian times and also got to handle some Victorian artefacts including irons, hot water bottles (stone pigs) and phones.

Then we became Victorian children and experienced some time in a Victorian classroom!  It was hard to do some of the things like sitting with your hands behind your back or writing with only your right hand (if you were left handed);

but overall we really enjoyed it!

Primary 6B have been learning about air resistance this term in Science.

We decided to do an experiment to see air resistance in action.  We all thought the bags would slow our running down because of the air resistance pushing against them – we were right!

This term, P6B have been learning about Hinduism and specifically the Holi Festival.

We discussed why and how it is celebrated, including looking at the coloured powder (gulal) that is thrown.  We now know the stories of Krishna, Prahlad and Holika  and also that the festival represents the triumph of good over evil.

These paintings were created by blowing through straws. They represent the gulal being thrown during the celebrations. We had lots of fun!

I hope you all had a lovely Christmas and New Year.  Please have a read of our class newsletter for this term.

Newsletter term 3 P6B

This week, P6B have been out spreading some Christmas joy in our community!  We have visited Summerhill Care Home and Rosewell House to sing our favourite Chirstmas carols – we had such a lovely time!  Merry Christmas everyone!

Yesterday the Primary 4-7 classes performed their Christmas show.  We had such a great time learning all the exciting songs and actions to perform on stage.

We thought our P6B Tango was very impressive (even though the judges did give us some disappointing scores!).

We hope you enjoyed the show!