Primary 6 were set a challenge to build a bridge using the KAPLA.    They were given five clear instructions/requirements that they had to follow.  All children were competing to design a bridge meeting the requirements.  All bridges were measured at the end of the time period and Zuzia, Sarah and Cailyn had the longest bridge, measuring at 189cm.  This was a simple but smart construction. Well done girls!

In literacy, primary 6 looked closely at different pictures of children during the evacuation period.  Primary 6 had to analyse the pictures, highlighting anything that stood out to them.  Primary 6 all paid close attention to the facial expressions of the children, deciding whether they looked happy or sad?

They then looked at letters children sent home to their parents/carers whilst being at their temporary homes.  As we learn more about children being evacuated during ww2, Primary 6 will then pretend to be a child during WW2 and write a diary entry – telling a little bit about the story of their evacuation and feelings.

We will use the audio book of ‘Goodnight Mister Tom’ as a stimulus.  Primary 6 will also be getting the opportunity to experience virtual reality.  This will allow them to experience realistic events of WW2, which will be a great stimulus.

This term Primary 6 will continue to extend vocabulary.  To ensure they can all access new words, there is a VCOP wall in class for them to engage with.  Primary 6 decided what words they would most likely use when creating pieces of writing relating to WW2.  They chose words like- sad, hurt, scared, dangerous and disgusting etc.  These words are labelled on the front of each ‘chip box’ pictured above.  Then primary 6 were set the task to find synonyms and be able to demonstrate their understanding (orally) by using the new word in a sentence.  All new vocabulary is now available on the yellow strips in the appropriate box.  Primary 6 now have that to access when creating writing pieces.  We will continue to add to the vocabulary wall.

Thank you to Primary 7 and Mrs Paton for helping primary 6 set up their own personal blogs. This was a great afternoon for all.  Primary 7 kindly went through their personal blogs to ensure primary 6 had clear expectations of what they can upload to theirs.    Primary 6 will now use their own blog to share learning and personal achievements, for example – work they are proud of.  The blogs have been set up for school related experiences.

Primary 6 are very excited to get started with their blogs.

During POD, p6 took it upon themselves to create an air raid shelter.  Following the creation, p6 then acted out scenarios from WW2, using different instruments to create sirens etc.   Their creativity and imagination was very impressive, and it is clear they are fully invested in their WW2 topic this term!

This term primary 6 are doing fitness in PE, with Miss Rice.  Alongside their fitness lessons p6 will be measuring their heart rates before and after exercise. They will record this weekly and at the end of term 3 they will look closely at the figures and see if their fitness has improved.

Pictured above are p6 working at different stations.  These stations consisted of – plank, sit-ups, push ups, leg raises and burpees.  The exercises will change up weekly.  A great effort from all in p6!

Primary 6 are listening to the audio book of ‘Goodnight Mister Tom’, as this novel follows the story a young boy who grew up during WW2.  Primary 6 analysed the book cover, paying particular attention to word choice and illustrations. They were using that information to then make their predictions of the storyline.  Primary 6 did this very well and were almost spot on with their predictions.  This lesson opened up many in depth discussions in class and all children were good at agreeing/disagreeing respectfully and building on each others ideas.  Well done!

P6 completed individual/group research on a country of their own choice.  They looked at how Christmas is celebrated in that country – traditions and food etc.  They then used this information to compare it to Christmas at home. P6 loved looking at Christmas around the world and sharing what they learned with their class peers.  All children created excellent presentations! Well done p6!