We now have a timetabled Sumdog slot every Thursday morning before PE. This is a great way for us to apply our Numeracy and Maths learning in a fun and relaxed environment.

This time allows us to focus on our individual areas of development and Mrs Brown can set it so that we answer a range of questions based on our current Numeracy/Maths focus.

P6B look forward to this time all week!

Today we had a little think about what makes a safe, happy and healthy classroom. We worked together to begin establishing our very own Code of Conduct. We filmed our ideas using the iPad so we can look back and reflect on them.

P6 have been spoiling me recently with all the yummy cakes baked at home for homework!

Here are some pictures of their handiwork…

We started our new topic this week. We will be working in mixed P6 topic groups to run our very own businesses. We were inspired by the recent Numeracy Week £1 challenge and are aiming to raise even more money. We are reinvesting the £30 raised between the 3 P6 classes to get our businesses off the ground.

This week we have discussed the skills needed to run a successful business and have considered the roles we would like to apply for. CV writing and interviews will take place next week.

Good luck everyone!

Jenny and Louise from Nationwide came along to talk to us about budgeting and keeping our money safe. A highlight of the talk was comparing a well known brand of chocolate with a cheaper alternative.

Jenny and Louise also showed us a great website: www.nationwideeducation.co.uk

We are working on a ‘Lunar Theme Park’ challenge as part of Numeracy Week. For this task we have to work cooperatively, work to timescales, plan, organise and work to a budget. We are considering the daily running costs, maintenance costs and staffing costs of running our theme park. We are using all of this information to decide on entrance fees so that we make a profit, even on quiet days!

Some of our parents got to join in at the planning stage during the Numeracy Week workshop.