Numeracy – this week we have been learning how to double numbers. We have learned repeated addition, multiplying by 2 and the squares have been doubling 2-digit numbers using the split strategy.

Gym – we are still working on our balancing skills. We practise balancing on a thin beam, bunny hopping on a bench, walking carefully on a surface and holding a pose, staying calm and in control of our movements on top of gym tables.

H&WB – We learned about our moods and attitudes. We are going to do 2 more lessons on this to learn to control our emotions.

Topic – We watched a clip from Horrible Histories about mummification and we designed our own Ancient Egyptian Death Masks.

PE – We have moved on to using equipment because we showed Miss McGurty we can move with control.

ICT – For Scot’s week we looked up Scottish words and found out some of their meanings.  We are getting quicker at logging on our computers so we get more time to research and develop our digital skills.

Numeracy – We are still working on the Make 10 strategy. We are going to start using our jotters to show how good we are at the make 10 strategy.

H&WB – We talked about  SHANARRI

Daisy – S is for safe – we can be safe from the sun by wearing sunscreen.

Kai – H is for healthy – fruit is healthy.

Victoria – A is for active – we stretch properly before doing PE. We go out for Daily 15.

Ravyn – N is for nurtured – Miss McGurty greets every one of us in the morning and we have lots of time to work in groups and with partners.

Jack – A is for achieving – my example is if you can’t click your fingers first time you keep trying and then you achieve.  I have a growth mindset.

Cole – R is for respected – when everyone listens to me when I’m sharing a story or my learning.

Reo – R is for responsible – in p2/3 we are given responsibility for our own materials.

Lexxi – I is for included – I like to feel included by doing work with a group.

Happy New Year from Primary 2/3 and Miss McGurty! 🙂

We made New Year’s Resolutions. These were linked to the St Pius school rules – Safe, Respectful and Ready.

Most of the class set themselves a goal of being respectful by listening carefully and not talking when others are talking.

This week:

Jayden & Caitlyn – We used Dough Disco to get our hands and fingers stronger so we can improve our handwriting.

John & Navanah – We have learned the make 10 strategy for addition. The squares have moved on to 2-digit add 1-digit and the rest of the groups will move on soon.

Reo & Ravyn – In topic we made name badges for our desks using Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics.

Daisy & Cole – In PE we have been balancing using control so we can be safe when we begin to use equipment.

Ella & Klaudia – We have all been learning how to be kind to one another.

Jack & Perrie – In H&WB we did circle time and focused on the rules of safe, respectful and ready. Next week we think we will be doing something else. Miss Mcgurty has just told us we are going to be doing Being Cool in School. We are looking forward to that!