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Garden sale and Celebration of Writing

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Today at lunchtime we opened up the polycrub to visitors for our annual plant sale. Lots of parents and community members came along to buy a variety of plants, grown by the children . If you missed out, there are lots of plants left, waiting to be snapped up. Pop in at drop off or pick up time  and have a look.

Next up today was our celebration of writing, supported by The Braemar Buzzard. Every child had pieces of writing on display  under the theme ‘ My Braemar’. Ernest and Andrew had been busy making fresh lemonade in the morning, and they offered still or fizzy drinks to our guests. Parents and visitors had an opportunity to try their hand at a fun writing task, whilst watching  a couple of episodes of Braemar TV. Fiona and Marilyn presented the children with a certificate, along with a 12 month subscription to First News children’s newspaper.  Thank you to everyone who came along to either event today, and a special thank you to Marilyn and Fiona for helping with the writing project.

 

Learning in P1-4

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We finished off our ‘Wildlife and the Weather’ IDL with a visit from Lianne, Mar Lodge Ranger. She took the children into the woods where they they looked at the changing seasons and how animals respond to this.

On Friday afternoon we talked about our learning throughout the week. Edith has enjoyed learning how to multiply. Scarlett has been practising her 2, 5 and 10 times tables. Craig has been ‘learning his numbers’. We talked about how division is a bit tricky and how it’s the opposite of multiplying.  Some children mentioned learning how to join the letter ‘s’ in handwriting and how to write stories like a news reporter. They are enjoying opportunities in class to play at being reporters, complete with wearing a suit! In PE they have been learning how to play volleyball and in RME the class have been finding out about the colourful Hindu festival, Holi.

In assembly this week we found out about lots of different kinds of scientist, as part of British Science Week. To be good scientists we have to be curious and ask lots of questions, and we spoke about what kind of scientist we might like to be. Lots of information and activities available on the British Science Week website here.

 

Learning in P1-4

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This afternoon we talked about our learning this week in RM 2. Ava told us that she has enjoyed learning in maths, finding out about graphs and charts in ‘data handling’. She has also enjoyed her reading book, part of the Dragon Eggs series. Oscar has enjoyed finding out more about journalism and reporters and their role in telling us about the news. Edith talked about fasting, covered in RME when learning about Islam.

Aiden has really enjoyed playing with the cars this week, especially playing with the ramp built by Lucas. Scarlett told us about using a mnemonic to help her remember how to spell ‘ould’ words. ( O U lucky duck!)  The children have really enjoyed Tech, Doodle and Dance clubs this week.
Assembly today was about friendships and P1-4 had some great ideas for our Braemar School Friendship Code.  Here are some photos from our week.

 

 

Making our ebooks in P1-4

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P1-4 have been learning about animals who migrate, hibernate or adapt during our cold winters. They used their technology skills to make ebooks. They needed to decide which animals to write about and made sure to put them in the correct section. Some children took notes from the internet and drew pictures of their favourite animals.

Learning activities P1-4 Friday 9th January

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Good morning again, P1-4,

here are some activities for you to try today.

Literacy

Write a set of instructions for how to build a snowman. Imagine they are for someone who has never seen a snowman before – include lots of detail.  Try to use a different opener for each line.  For example:

1. First….

2. Next…

3. After that…

 

Numeracy

Symmetrical snowflakes – can you draw a picture of a snowflake which has one or more lines of symmetry.  Perhaps you could carefully cut one out of paper and draw the lines of symmetry onto it.

 

Click the link to go to Hit The Button to practice your maths skills.

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button

 

Science

How much snow investigation

You will need:

2 containers that are the same, e.g. large yoghurt pots or butter tubs

snow

water

 

Fill one tub to the top with snow.

Fill the other tub with water.

Leave your tubs in a warm place until the snow melts.

What do you notice?

Try packing the snow into the tub by pressing it down. Weigh the tubs. What happens when the snow melts?

Do water and snow have the same volume?

Have a great day,

Mrs McKnight

Learning P5/6/7 09.01.26

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Madainn Mhath P5/6/7,

It’s Friday already! Here are some learning activities to try today.

Maths:

  • Measure the depth of the snow with a ruler or tape measure. Add it to your chart. If you haven’t already written your results into a chart, now is your chance! You can design it in any way you like, as long as the results are clear and comparable. Compare the difference between measurements taken throughout the week.
  • Magimix: 2,3,3,2,5,2 Total = 45

Literacy:

RSPB 8 ways birds beat bitter weather reading Taskmap. Find the article here: https://www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/news/how-do-birds-survive-winter-and-how-to-help-them

Read and Understand:

  1. What problems do birds face during winter? 
  2. Name three ways birds keep warm in cold weather. 
  3. Why do some birds flock together in winter? 
  4. What does it mean when birds roost together at night? 
  5. How can people help birds during winter, according to the article? 

 Infer What’s Not There: 

  1. Why do you think winter is a harder season for birds than summer? 
  2. How might flocking together help birds stay safe as well as warm? 

 Explore Some More: 

  1. How might very cold weather or snow change how birds behave? 
  2. Can you find out one new fact about birds in winter that was not in the article? 

 Reflect and Respond: 

  1. What was the most interesting fact you learned from the article? 
  2. How do you think birds might feel during a very cold winter day? 

Create Something Great: 

Design a poster explaining how people can help birds in winter. 

Get Outside:

Frozen Ice Lanterns

  • You will need:  2 bowls or containers, one slightly bigger than the other so the small one can fit inside the big one. Ask an adult for help to choose which bowls or containers can be left outside overnight. A plant pot or plastic container would work well. 
  • Water 
  • Leaves/ berries (optional) 

 Step 1: 

  • Pour water half-way up the bigger bowl. 
  • Float some of your decorations in it.  

Step 2: 

Put a plastic bag around the second bowl and lower it so there is a layer of water all around the bowl. You might need to pour in some water or add stones to stop the smaller bowl floating out. 

Step 3: 

Leave to freeze then pull the two bowls apart. 

Step 4: 

Place a small light inside your lantern to see it glow.  

If you have missed any of the activities from earlier in the week, take a look back at those today.

As always, I will be online and able to answer any questions, help with tech problems or just say hello by email.

Miss Florence

Learning P5/6/7 08.01.26

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Madainn mhath P5/6/7,

Thank you to the Murdochs for sending in photos of their Snow Sharks! Very creative.

 

Please take a look at the following learning activities:

Maths: 

  • Sumdog Money Practise
  • Measure the depth of the snow with a ruler or tape measure. Add to your chart for the week.
  • Money Problem Solving – these questions are at different challenge levels. Show your working/answers on paper
Go to this Sway

Literacy: Character Story Writing

Who is this person? Write an imaginative story which centres around this character. P5 aim for one a4 page, P6/7 aim for a page and a half or more.

Success Criteria:

  • I can include a description of their appearance.
  • I can show not tell details about their personality.
  • I can write a story which has a clear beginning, middle and ending.
  • I can include a description of the setting.

Georgraphy 

Test and expand your geographical knowledge with this game: https://www.bbc.co.uk/games/embed/bitesize-geography-race-across-the-continents?exitGameUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fbbc.co.uk%2Fbitesize%2Farticles%2Fz362nk7

It was lovely to speak to some of you yesterday on email. I will be online today again if anyone has any questions, would like to share work, or would just like to say hello 👋🏻.

Stay cozy,

Miss Florence

Learning activities P1-4 Thursday 8th January 2026

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Hello again P1-4,

Thank you to the Shirrans for sending in these lovely photos- I can see you are having fun in the snow. That’s a great snowflake picture too! We love to see what you’re getting up to. ❄️

And great photos from Oscar this morning, digging a snow tunnel in the field.

Mrs McKnight is ‘in class’ today and has asked that you have a look at the learning activities below.

Literacy

·      Think of an animal that lives in a cold or snowy place.  Draw a picture of the animal and write around the outside things it has to help it to survive the cold (e.g thick, warm fur).  Perhaps an adult could help you to research the animal online or in a book?

·      Adjectives are describing words.  How many adjectives can you think of to describe today’s weather?  Make a list to share with me when we are back in school.

 

Numeracy

·      Log into Sumdog and continue practicing your maths skills.

·      Measure the snow, in the same place somewhere in your garden at different times during the day.  Is the snow staying at the same depth or is it changing.  Can you make a chart to record your results?

Here is an example of how to record your data:

Depth of snow on the patio

Time of measuring Measurement in cm
10am 32cm
11am 28cm
12pm 26cm
1pm etc…

P3/4 – can you work out the difference in snow depth between your first and last measurement?

 

HWB

·      Make up a dance routine to your favourite song.

·      Create a gymnastics routine using some of the balances, jumps, rolls and travelling movements we worked on last term.

Have a great day,

Mrs McKnight and Mrs Maclean

Learning activities P1-4 Wednesday 7th January 2026

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Good morning P1-4,

I hope you are enjoying the snowy weather! The penguins kept us entertained yesterday- did you get a chance to see them being fed?  Lots of you have already spent time on Sumdog this week- well done!  Mrs McKnight and the MacFadyens have been busy building snowmen, and my doggies have enjoyed running around our garden. If you have a picture you’d like to share here, just drop me an email.

Here are some learning activities for you to have a look at today.

Literacy/IDL/ Get outdoors

Part of our new topic for this term is learning about the weather and its effect on animals.

When we are back in class we shall do some planning together, but you can make a start by finding out about snow. Click on this link and work through the page, watch the video and then try the quiz at the bottom. If you’d like a challenge, can you write a poem about a snowy day?

Look closely at the snow outside- ask a parent to help you zoom in on a camera app on a phone or tablet. What can you see?  Can you draw a snowflake?

Numeracy

Log onto Sumdog and practise your maths.

If you prefer, have a look at Hit the Button. There are lots of different levels and you can practise number bonds, times tables or halves and doubles.

If you want to let me know how you get on, ask a parent to help you leave a comment on this post.

Stay cosy and hopefully we will see you soon,

Mrs Maclean

 

 

Learning activities P1-4 Tuesday 6th Jan

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Good morning P1-4,

here are some learning activities for you to have a look at today.

Literacy 🐧

Follow this link to watch the penguins at Edinburgh Zoo and answer these questions.

(Click play and then click on the ‘full screen’ arrows in the top right corner.)

What are they up to?

Are they all the same?

Can you spot the one with a sore leg?

If you can’t see them, where do you think they have gone?

If you are very lucky, you might see a zookeeper with a white bucket. What do you think he has in the bucket and what do the penguins do when they see him?

What do you notice about how they move on land and how they move in the water?

Numeracy and Maths

Log onto Sumdog and practise your maths.

Curricular areas thinglink

Lots of learning and fun activities to try on this ThingLink, just follow the link and click on the icons in the picture. My favourites are GoNoodle dancing hiding on the rug, and the blob opera app, find it on the guitar! 🎸

See you soon,

Mrs Maclean