Category Archives: Methlick School Staff
MILD: Literacy & HWB : Sky High
This week’s sky journal is going to focus on ambition. Thinking about our dreams and big goals and where we want to go. We can take great inspiration from our health heroes thinking about what they have achieved after leaving Methlick.
You could do the same!
The sky seems to always be quite far away, something people will rarely be able to touch. We are all under the same sky and we all have big hopes and dreams.
I want you to think about what is one of your big dreams what would you like to do or be when you are older. It could be a small goal or a big dream.
Over this week we are going to be doing a photography task looking at how we can… REACH FOR THE SKY… and aim …SKY HIGH…
Our first post has focused on talking about our big dreams, so I want you to take a picture of the sky. On whatever device you are taking it I would like you to edit it. As we are going to add some writing, you can type or use the brush and I would like you to put somewhere high in sky that big or small ambition you are thinking about. I have put up a few examples, one which I have now and one from when I was little.
You could also complete this task doing a hand drawn picture of the sky writing in your goal at the top, or cut out letter from a magazine or newspaper and stick them to the top.
Although this is a simple task today you can have a great discussion with family talking about what your big dreams are and how you can …REACH FOR THE SKY…
Here is my sway on my Sky journal writing.
Next time we will add the next part, thinking about how we get there. Because, in the words of my favourite Disney princess ‘Tiana’ “The only way to get what you want in this world is through Hard Work” and we will talk more about hard work next time.
Methlick’s BIG NIGHT IN: The Results
What an Amazing Evening and Weekend we hope you all had, if you joined us for the Big Night In.
It felt amazing on Friday Evening to watch the countdown and think about everyone that was tuning in. We had at most 66 families watching the premiere event live and throughout the evening we had over a 100 views. Then it over the weekend we had many more views, we are now sitting at 363 views. This is absolutely amazing to look at. We know so many of you shared the show with others and we have had viewers from around the world with family members who can’t get home.
This was a really big project for the Methlick Community and we are really glad you enjoyed it, we can tell from the messages we have received and also the long list of Facebook comments. We really do hope that the BNI has brought some joy and laughter, brought your family together and created a happy memory for during this time.
So why are you all still reading?
Ah the results you want to see the answers…
Here they are!
The Answers
Once you have totalled up your score please leave us a comment with your team name and score and below and tell us what was your favourite part of taking part in the BIG NIGHT IN.
Reminder if you are taking part in the Mutch v Reid Challenges remember to get your scores in by Tomorrow!
MILD: BOOK BEAR CLUB
Check out the sway on this week’s featured story.
Mr.Mutch has his book bear Pabu from the P2 Classroom. He has written about his favourite book nook. Can you tell us about your book nook?
Assembly 25th May 2020
Birdsong Chorus
Finally, just as a wee extra on the final day of our Mental Health week, here’s a beautiful montage of British birdsong which can only make your heart sing.
It’s like bringing the outside indoors.
Happy Friday! 🕊
P.S. My cat got really upset when I played this! 🐈
Feel-Good Friday – Things To Look Forward To
Good morning, everyone. Time for another Feel-Good Friday activity.
During lockdown many people may be feeling upset, bored or frustrated because they are unable to do all the things they usually enjoy. At times like this, it helps to remind ourselves of all the things we have to look forward to, once the lockdown is over.
Click on my Sway to find out how to make your own jar of ‘Things to Look Forward To’.
Unfortunately I left all my craft items in school so my jar doesn’t look as pretty or as nicely decorated as I’d have liked. I’m sure yours will look much better!
I’d love to see all your decorated jars, so please share with me via my Glow email. I will then collate them and make a Sway so that everyone can see your designs.
Have fun, and have a good weekend. 🙂
Book Club – Reading – Hot – Week 1
Good morning everyone and welcome to Methlick’s Book Club!
I hope that you have enjoyed your first week of Health fortnight. Hopefully, you have all been reading for enjoyment, just like me!
I have been reading ‘The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse’ by Charlie Mackesy.
What have you been reading? Let us know in the comments!
Your questions to answer this week:
- Share the plot of your book – what has been happening? Remember to not give away any major information as to spoil the story for those who have not read your book
- Discuss the main characters – who are they? What is your first impression of them? Describe their appearance and personality.
You will find my responses in the comments.
Please share your responses in the comments and let’s all talk about what we have been reading!
Health and Wellbeing – First Aid
British Red Cross have provided the following resource – Life. Live it. First Aid education for children
Click on the following link – https://lifeliveit.redcross.org.uk
British Red Cross believe that first aid is a crucial life skill that everyone can and should learn. They aim for all 5 – 11 year olds in the UK to have the opportunity to learn the skills and gain the confidence to save lives.
This resource is split into four sections:
- What is First Aid?
- Stay Safe
- Help Save Lives
- Emergency Action
Each section provides a range of activities such as ‘How to’ videos, interactive games and quizzes. Take some time to look through the website and let us know in the comments what you have learned. We would recommend that an adult is present when you are using this website.
HWB – Under the same sky
I shared this book with you on Monday.
I have added some more information to the book about the group of people, who live under the same sky as you, who were very happy to take a photo of the sky to share with you.
I think that was very kind.
The photographs were taken by my friends between 10am and 12noon at the weekend (16th/17th May)
- America, New York
- Canada, Alberta
- France, Toulouse
- Holland,
- Russia, Moscow
- Russia, Svetlogorsk
- Scotland, Dundee
- Scotland, Oldmeldrum
- Scotland, The Isle of Lewis
I wonder if you can work out where each photo has been taken.
I have put some of the originals back in because I cropped them as it would have been too obvious. I wonder if you can find out the time difference between Scotland and there?
Maybe you could ask someone you are missing to send you a photograph of the sky and you could send one to them and you could talk about what you both see.