Our Weekly News – 24th January 2020

Each week we will endeavour to share something from each class but this may not always be the case. For further details and information about our school, please head over to our website at https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/dg/kirkcudbrightprimary

A reminder that there is a drop in session from 4.30pm – 6pm on Tuesday 28th January, where you are invited to come into school to look over your child’s learning.
Also, all pupils are reminded and encouraged to keep practising their Scots poems!

 

Primary 1

This week we have been learning about money in class. We had fun working out the prices of items we could buy at the shop. Mrs Rozniakowska helped us to set up a class shop of our own. We sold a variety of things including bananas, strawberries etc. The whole class enjoyed playing roles such as a shopkeeper and customers.

Patrick – “I liked being the shop keeper.”
“I liked to do the shopping.” – Aiden McC
Duncan – “I liked playing with the till.”

 

Primary 2

P2 have been learning about water. The boys and girls learned:
– Where water comes from
– Why water is important
– How to change the ‘state’ of water – liquid to solid, solid to liquid and liquid to gas.
– How to make water less transparent (see through) by dissolving.

Eilidh – “When you put water into jar and into the freezer, it can turn hard and into ice.”
Albie – “You boil water to make gas. It bubbled lots.”

 

Primary 3/4

This week, in maths, we have been learning about co-ordinates.
In language, we have been learning how to take notes.
Also, we have been drawing polar bears in art and working with cool colours.

Mia – “I enjoyed doing the co-ordinates treasure.”
Xena – “Finding out about co-ordinates was quite interesting.”
Hannah – “My dad writes notes for his work.”
Rhys – “My dad writes notes for his exams.”

 

Primary 5

In P5 we all have been using thinkboards in class maths. We had lots of fun doing maths this way.
We made a PowerPoint about the Celts. Power points are more fun to work with.
Like last week, we learned more about French colours.
We learned lots of different adjectives! This was extraordinarily fun!

Scott said, “Think boards are fun!”
“Learning about adjectives was fun!” said Lucas
Jessica said, “It was amazing to choose our different backgrounds for our Celts PowerPoint!”
“I enjoyed learning French colours.” said Amy R

 

 

Primary 5/6

We are preparing for the BBC radio 2, 500 words writing competition. We have been outside, developing our ability to describe our environment and increasing our vocabulary.
We have been learning how to use gymnastic equipment safely. We then moved on to jumping/ landing and movement / rolling skills.
P5/6 are in a competition with each other to see who can read the most words in Accelerated Reading.

“This week we learned how to land with two feet on the mat. We jumped off the mat then landed with two feet. We also learned how to use equipment safely.” Tanya
“Entering 500 words as a class! I think it’s great competition, persuading children to write stories!” Ralph

 

Primary 6

As part of our Scotland topic, we have been listening to different Scots singing. So far we have enjoyed Lewis Capaldi, Biffy Clyro and The Bay City Rollers. Leave your favourite Scots musicians in the comments section!
In PE, we are developing our fitness by completing different activities as part of a circuit, such as: bench jumps, sprints and skipping.
We have been testing our knowledge on French days and months and we have also been learning the Spanish days and months too!

Alex – “I learned how to tell the time in math set.”
Murray – “I learned how to pronounce different Scottish words.”
Ewan – “I learned that a factor is a number that fits in another number e.g. the factors of 8 are 1, 2, 4 and 8.”

 

Primary 7

On Wednesday, we went to the Academy to learn about some signs of a chemical reaction in the science labs.
In Spanish, we have been learning about how to ask and answer “How are you?” and say good morning and afternoon and good evening.
This term our RME topic is Judaism. We`ve been learning about kosher foods and Jewish food rules.

Sean – “I learned some of the signs of a chemical reaction: sound, light, heat, changing state. I enjoyed using the Bunsen burners.”
Nico – “Spanish was fun. I enjoyed learning some new words.”
Ruby – “I learned that Jewish people aren’t allowed to eat dairy and meat together.”

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