We have been settling into life in our new class, P7B. During this time we have been getting to know each other and developing new routines.

We have been learning about META skills.  META skills are divided into 3 categories, Self-management, innovation and social intelligence. We learned about the different META skills which come  under these headings.  We worked in groups to create a poster explaining the different META skills.  We completed activities in small groups where we had to use different skills to complete challenges such as counting to 21, building a shoe tower and making paper aeroplanes. These activities used lots of different META skills such as communication, creativity, adapting, collaborating, focussing, sense making, critical thinking, leading and initiative.

We created rainbow clouds to share positive qualities about each other.

We developed our maths skills when creating a ‘Figure Me Out’ challenge relating to information about ourselves. This developed our critical thinking and focus skills.

We also worked on creating our class charter. This developed our creativity, adapting, collaborating and communication skills.

We learnt about online safety and cyber resilience and created ‘Be SMART’ posters. This used our creativity, integrity and sense making skills.

We created recipes relating to our summer holidays where we shared our favourite activities. This developed our focussing, critical thinking and creativity skills.

We were inspired by a clip from the musical Matilda and wrote about our own ambitions ‘When we grow up…’

We went outside to create stone family portraits to share with the school.

Today we were lucky enough to have the Bike Cinema at Heathhall Primary. We had created short films using MovieMaker which we were then able to view on the large screen.

We had to keep pedalling to make sure the screen stayed on.

Primary 7 have spent time planting lots of different plants. We are using our new grow box to experiment with different growing conditions.

We look forward to see all the different plants which will grow successfully!

All classes from P5- P7 had a visit from the NHS today. They were trained in how to administer CPR. This is an invaluable skill which could be needed one day.

Primary 7 had a visit from a Fire Safety Officer.

We discussed hazards in the home and how to remain safe.

We also discussed how to remain safe in the community and the importance of staying away from derelict buildings.

The Young Digital Leaders ran an exciting after school Coding Club for Primary 4 children.

Each week the Digital Leaders led different activities for the Primary 4 children to investigate.

They worked with Micro;bits, Mice, Botleys, Make Code and Lego Spike.

All of the children had fun and developed their Coding Skills.

P7 Newsletter – Term 4

P7 had great fun outside on the scooters!

Heathhall Primary School celebrated World Bok Day.

Primary 7 participated in a variety of fun activities throughout the day.

We worked alongside Primary 1 to make bookmarks and then all took part in a reading book quiz.

We then created our own character for a small book story which we wrote. we used the iPads to animate our character,

Primary 7 have been learning about The Scottish Wars of Independence. We have been learning about key events in the timeline and investigating the differences between the Scottish and English armies.

As part of this work we created life-size Scottish and English soldiers.