School News The school has enrolled in an online reading activity called The First Minsters Reading Challenge. It is for P4-7 pupils and we will find out more information soon on how pupils and parents can be involved.
Tesco – Outdoor Learning Project Voting for our Outdoor Learning Bid will now start on October 31st to 13th November – more information to follow after the holidays.
PTA Ready Steady Cook Event
Seats (£2.50) are still available for the event on Thursday 29th at the Fullarton Theatre. We have two pupils, Erin P3 and Charlie P7, and two teachers, Miss Conacher (P4) and Mrs Philpott (P1/2) helping two chefs prepare some (hopefully!) delicious food. It promises to be a fun, entertaining evening and it starts at 6:30pm.
House Captains who are available are asked to be at the Theatre for 6:10pm to help sell raffle tickets. Donations of raffle prizes will be gratefully received and should be handed in to the school by Wednesday please.
Class News
This week in P1 we had a fun topic afternoon with P1/2. We took part in experiments where we had to use our senses. We described different tastes, smells and sounds and made guesses to what the different objects were. Kahlen – “I liked the toothpaste smell.”
Ewan – “I liked the tasting challenge.”
Georgie – “I guessed all of the sounds correct.”
In P1/2 we have started our new outdoor senses topic, with a focus on the story “We’re going on a bear hunt.” We have learned what the five senses are and how we use them. We had fun identifying different tastes, smells and sounds and we have been discussing and sequencing the story together.
Rhuben – “We have a cave in the classroom.”
Ruby – “My favourite jar was the chocolate smell.”
In P2a we have been learning to spell tricky words. Lily says she could not spell them before but now she can. We have been learning to speak French and are learning a poem. We made a kaleidoscope with Mrs Harris.
In P2b Riley “I like counting up to 100.” We made ‘surreal’ eye pictures in art. “I enjoyed making the pictures.”
Becky – We worked in groups in PE doing throwing and catching activities. Isla is pupil of the month for being polite, helpful and always trying her best in class.
This week in P3a, they made storyteller changers and were counting up in tens. Isla won a medal for gymnastics.
In P3b, Barney achieved pupil of the month for always working hard in class. Barney’s Grandpa – Mr Douglas Whitelaw visited us to tell us about his role as Provost of Castle Douglas. Yvie is learning to canter on her pony today. Josh has moved up to the blue group in swimming.
P4 are working hard towards our assembly and we have been learning more about Wateraid. We have been making crafts to sell afterwards. We also finished our Water Walk and have made a documentary we are excited to share at our assembly on Sept 30th at 9:15am.
This week in P5 “We moved on to place value in Maths” – Katie. “In PE with Mrs Johnston and Miss Wright we are doing hockey.” Mia. “I scored a great goal in football.” – Neave B
This week in P5/6 Andrew says “We have been learning about Fairtrade.” We are making info leaflets about Fairtrade. This week we have been working extra hard to get a ‘Golden Ticket’ to let us into our film afternoon on Friday. Ryan K is enjoying Mrs Johnstone’s PE lessons. “We have been learning about the rules of tag rugby.” Casey finished making her doll out of felt at Stitchclub on Wednesday.
In P6 we have been learning how to multiply decimals by 10, 100 and 1000. We have been taking notes while watching a music video. We presented information about countries in Europe and got feedback. We have been continuing with our hockey development.
This week in P7 we have been rounding and estimating in class. We have applied this to money and have estimated the cost of shopping. We have also been peer assessing, editing and redrafting our writing. We hope to display these on our ‘P7 Writers Wall’ Well done to Star for being awarded with ‘Pupil of the month’
Next Week’s News
P1 – Please remember to bring your homework every day. Have a go at playing eye spy with the sounds we know.
P3a – Threave Castle trip on Monday 26th September
P3b – We are going to Threave Castle on Wednesday. We need to bring a packed lunch and wear waterproof clothes.
P4 – Please come and join us for our assembly and bring any spare change!
