This term P6 have been using the software Kodu to create their own game. The target audience was P2 who were invited to come and play these games! Both classes joined together and the P6’s enjoyed explaining the aim and instructions of their games while P2 gave a lot of positive feedback. We finished with P2 singing a song they had learned about the Solar System. Great fun!
On Monday 21st March, Primary 7 were treated to a full day of fun French activities at Dalbeattie High School as part of our transition work.
We had 4 different activities to take part in. They were:
We all had a brilliant day and thoroughly enjoyed the delicious French breakfast of hot chocolate and croissants at break time.
Thank you Mrs Kinghorn!!
Viking Visit
P3/4 go back in time with the Vikings!
Exclusive By Riley Porter
Last Thursday P3/4 had an exciting Viking visit. When we opened the door we were met by funny Vikings. Some of us got to dress up as people in the story Simon told us. He also told us about lifestyle in Viking times. A corner of the classroom was turned into a Viking home. Later on we pretended to row a long ship to raid other countries. Mrs Anderson split the class into three groups of seven. The first group got to play Viking chess. Next we got to talk to Simon. He told us about how the Vikings weighed the silver to see if it was the same weight as what the other Viking had to get it. Some of the people got to blow the horn and lie in the bed. After that we went to see Eric. He told us about how the Vikings made things out of wood and showed us some of his tools to carve wood. Last of all we went down to the field and they had a battle with all of their weapons. We were all gripped with fear and excitement. It was a fantastic day.
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On Friday 18th March Primary 3/4 visited Alma House to share songs and entertain the residents. P3/4 have been involved in learning a range of traditional songs as part of the Feis Ros music programme.
La nourriture en français!
P6 have been learning lots of French vocabulary regarding food. This also included singing songs, playing games and making some simple dishes. We divided into 4 stations to make 4 different things with the help of Mrs Kinghorn, Miss Duncan and Mrs Ross.
We all really enjoyed making our dishes and even better eating them!!
The children came to school dressed in their sportswear ready for a classroom workout on Sport Relief Day, 18th March 2016. All classes joined in with a Sport Relief action song and brought in 50p each. The school raised £154 for Sport Relief 2016: funds are divided between good causes in the UK and overseas, in less developed countries.
We have been learning all about the Sun and the Moon in the Nursery. We read ‘Whatever Next’ and had a great time re-enacting the story using the same props as the bear in the story. We then created our own stars and 3D Sun, Moon and Earth to hang in our space role play area, alongside our space ship! We used different art techniques to create the Sun and Moon on paper too and had lots of interesting chats about what the Sun and Moon might be made of. We have now watched some super videos which have helped us understand what the Sun and Moon are really made of and why they are important to us on Earth.
We finished off this week being sporty for Sports Relief! We had a workout outside, played a lot of football, rode the bikes and used the exercise equipment inside. To keep us fuelled up Mrs McLatchie prepared home-made pizza with the help of some keen cooks!
Beat the Street is back in Dalbeattie. The mini game was launched yesterday with a led bike ride through Dalbeattie Town wood. Thanks to all those who took part.
On Monday 7th March Primary 6 held their annual cross country competition in Colliston Park. The children had been in training having completed a block on jogging and then fitness. There was much cheering from parents and children as all crossed the finishing line! Well done Primary 6!
First boy past the post was Leon Pipe.
First girl home was Tia Thorburn.
Well done to all our winners!
This term Primary 7 have been taking part in some transition sessions with Mr Bremner, Mr Donnelly and Miss Stewart from the High School.
Mr Bremner has been teaching probability in maths. We have had a great time sorting skittles and working out the probability of choosing certain colours – we even got to eat them at the end!!!
With Mr Donnelly, we have been learning about the importance of shading and adding tone to our art work.
In Drama, Miss Stewart played some really funny warm up games with us. We loved playing the stage direction game as well as some of the concentration games. In the last session we worked on freeze frames for different scenarios. It was really goof fun!!
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