Mrs Dyson was amazed at the fantastic Scottish mammal projects created by her Primary 5 class. Pupils researched their chosen mammal, presented their facts in a creative way and then produced a 3D model using their own choice of media and techniques. What a lot of hard work! Well done Primary 5!
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P5D Lego Robotics
Primary 5 had a fantastic morning during our ‘Lego Robotics’ Computer Xplorers workshop with Mr McGill. Pupils worked collaboratively to build lego models and then applied their programming/coding skills to animate these. We had roaring lions, moving sailboats, spinners, a goal kicker and a goalkeeper as well as snapping crocodiles. Mrs Dyson was very proud of the teamwork skills demonstrated and the amazing robots created.
Blair – “Creating the crocodile was fun because we laughed when the crocodiles jaws snapped shut on our fingers and we joked that it had eaten our fingers.”
Sophie – “Programming the lion was easy because you just needed to follow the instructions and click the blocks together.”
Ross – “An exciting moment was when we scored with our robot goal kicker.”
Rhys and Lucy – “Creating the goalkeeper was challenging because there were lots of instructions. We felt proud of ourselves when our goalkeeper moved to save the goal from the next team’s ball.”
Everyone – “Another exciting moment was when Mr McGill introduced us to two robots which danced, dabbed and did push ups. Amazing!”
Code Club Congratulations!
Well done to our returning Code Clubbers this term. They received certificates for their completion of Module 1 Code Club, while Aaron received his certificate for participation in Module 2. Family members attended our Celebration Event and enjoyed playing our finished games and watching our own creative animations.
Fairtrade visitor to P5
Mrs Dyson was delighted that Mrs Van Zwanenberg (a member of Kirkcudbright Fairtrade group) once again, was able to visit our school and work with pupils discussing issues around Fairtrade. Primary 5 pupils shared their knowledge with our guest speaker and Mrs Dyson was very impressed with the quality of questions they asked. Pupils learned more about how communities use the Fairtrade Premium. They also explored packaging of Fairtrade goods to identify what percentage of the product is made from Fairtrade ingredients. We would like to say a massive thank you to Mrs Van Zwanenberg for her support and input with our Fairtrade work at Dalbeattie Primary School.
P5 Fairtrade Games Event
Primary 5 pupils organised and ran a very successful Fairtrade Games Event. They had been learning about Fairtrade in class and wanted to continue to raise awareness throughout the school. They worked in teams to design and create their own game based around Fairtrade. Games included a Fairtrade Obstacle Race, Fairtrade Throw, Pin the Fairtrade product on the Fairtrade Mark while blindfolded, running games and a Fairtrade Quiz. The whole school were invited to play their games. For 50p, pupils were allocated a 15 minute slot to play all the games. Mrs Dyson and Primary 5 pupils would like to say a big thank you to all who supported our event. 160 people came to play our games. We even had family members join in the fun. Primary 5 pupils have decided to spend the £80 raised to buy Fairtrade footballs for use by all pupils within our school. The school has kindly agreed to match our amount raised so that double the number of balls can be bought. We look forward to introducing Fairtrade footballs into Dalbeattie Primary School.
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Code Club
Our Code Clubbers continue to develop their skills of digital programming. Coding, collaborative working and an enjoyment of the sessions is evident. Mrs Dyson continues to be very proud of all our Code Clubbers. Well done everyone!
Welcome Code Clubbers!
A big welcome to the new members of our Code Club – an after school club led by Mrs Dyson. Code Clubbers worked collaboratively on their first project to create their own animated Rock Band. Aaron, one of our returning Code Clubbers, worked hard on his animated Memory Game. We are also delighted that Mr Muirhead was once again able to come along and support us. Mrs Dyson was very impressed with the enthusiasm and concentration shown by everyone. We all look forward to next week!
We are a FairAchiever School!
Exciting news as Dalbeattie Primary School has now been awarded FairAchiever status by the Fairtrade Foundation. Evidence of our Fairtrade work was submitted, with positive feedback given along with the issuing of our FairAchiever Award. We look forward to continuing our journey to raise awareness and promote Fairtrade, not only in our local community but in the wider community.
Watersports Fun!
Primary 5 pupils enjoyed a day of Watersports at Carlingwark Loch in Castle Douglas. They showed perseverance, resilience, courage, communication and teamwork skills while sailing, canoeing and kayaking. Mrs Dyson, Mrs Cox and Mrs Fortnum were very proud of the effort made by everyone! A big thank you to all the instructors who helped make this such a fantastic day.
P5D create Lego Robots!
Primary 5D pupils participated in an amazing ComputerXplorers Workshop and astounded everyone with their engineering skills. They used the latest Lego Robotics Technology to build and program amazing creatures that moved using motors, gears and wheels. Pupils learned how to program sensors to make robots respond to their surroundings. They worked collaboratively to make Lego lions roar and then lie down when thrown a bone. They used skills of coding and programming to make crocodiles snap, sailboats rock, footballers dive randomly for the ball, kicking legs , plane engines rev and a sleeping giant wake up when approached. Mrs Dyson, Mrs Connel, Mrs Cox and Mrs Ross were blown away by the teamwork and computer skills demonstrated by every single participant. Fantastic work Primary Five!
