Next Thursday (5th March) is World Book Day. There will be lots of activities going on throughout the classes. Children DO NOT have to dress up on the day.
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Primary 1
This week we were taking part in fitness training with Mrs Brown, our P.E specialist. We had fun going around different activities testing our abilities of balance, stamina, power, co-ordination, agility, strength, and many more. We often work in pairs or small groups to make a “Fitness Themed” routine. We have also been learning how to be fit, strong, healthy and build a strong core.
Duncan – “It’s awesome because it makes your core muscles very strong.”
“I liked doing the wall pushes to build up my arm muscles.” – Tom
Ross – “I liked doing sit ups to build up my tummy muscles.”
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Primary 2
The boys and girls used their rhyming skills to each write a couplet poem. Each poem was about a silly sheep and they were all creature and imaginative.
Mable H – “It needs rhyming words.”
Archie – “I like rhyming with the silly sheep.”
Next week, P2 will engage in and enjoy a variety of activities linked with World Book Day. Please look in reading folders for information.
Monday = ‘Big Booky Breakfast.’ Boys and girls to come to class for 8:15am.

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Primary 2/3
This week we were being coached tennis by Lucy Judge for our first week of two. We thought it was great and are exited for week two. P2 have also been doing this in the morning before break.
Anna asked, “Can I actually join the club?”
James said, “I think this is fun.”

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Primary 3/4
In class we have been learning how to write directions. We have been writing directions for other people and we have tested other people’s directions.
We have been using BeeBots and building our own towns. We had to make up our own game which contained directions.
We have also been learning about legal drugs such as medicine and how to behave around them.
Sam – “I really like using BeeBots especially when we put them on a Kirkcudbright map.”
Kirsten – “I enjoyed building my town. I wanted to live next to the bridge.”
Yilin – “It was funny when the P1’s came to visit and we had to show them how to use the Beebots.”
Mikey – “When Kyle and I were showing Lacey how to use the BeeBots she was better at it than us!”
World Book Day on Thursday (No need to dress up this year).
Stay tuned for details on alternative book cover and a ‘random read’.
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Primary 4
We’ve finished our history projects and they’re looking amazing! We’ve put some our findings on a giant timeline so we’re getting a big picture of Scottish History.
Magnus said, “I’ve enjoyed making posters about adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing to show what I know!”
We’re getting a visit from a harpist – Wendy Stewart – on Monday, and we’re visiting the library for Book Week on Thursday. Parent helpers are welcome, please let Mr. McClure know!

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Primary 5
This week we learnt about fractions using pancakes due to it being Pancake Day.
We had to solve some really hard problems in maths. We had lots of fun doing this.
We made up our own pancake recipes and we typed them up on Word. We all made really cool recipes.
Jessica said “I learnt how to make the circle into 6 pieces.”
“I liked using division, addition and subtraction in maths problem solving,” said Noah
Molly said, “Typing up our pancake recipe was fun. I hope we do this again.”
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Primary 5/6
This week we have been learning about how to write short stories. We can create a story in ten sentences or less including scene, characters and descriptive language.
On Wednesday, we went to the Dhoon for our second outdoor learning day. We took this opportunity to explore our local environment, work in teams to create symmetrical art work, toast marshmallows on an open fire and even paddle in the sea.
“At the Dhoon, we made fires, climbed rocks, completed math challenges and had free time. I played football most of the time.” Ollie
“This week we went to the Dhoon. We roasted marshmallows and also had some free time to explore wherever we wanted. I also went for a paddle. It was cold!” Emily

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Primary 6
On Monday, all of P6 enjoyed a visit to ‘Dumfries Ice Bowl’ to experience Curling. This was great fun and something a lot of us would like to try again.
We are now starting to receive replies to our Famous Scots letters. So far we have replies from: Lorraine Kelly, Katrina Bryan, Mark Beaumont, Judy Murray, Shannon Archer and David Coulthard.
“I learned that in curling you use lots of muscles that you don’t think you use and I woke up with sore legs the next day!” Jessica
“I learned how to glide with two curling stones with a bag on one of my feet!” Hazel
“I learned how to write a personal recount on Curling. I set the scene, used past tense and added my thoughts and feelings!” Ayla
PE kit on Monday and Tuesday.
Wallet Mart visit on Friday (letters have been sent home). Packed lunch required for this visit.
Bring your favourite book to school on Thursday for World Book Day.

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Primary 7
We have been learning about evacuees. We wrote a letter home from a evacuee’s point of view.
We have started to organise our V.E day event. We have designed invitations and started to learn songs.
We had a vocal master class at the academy with Matt. We had great fun doing the singing activities and singing the songs.
Ben S – “The singing class was good and helped us understand more about how to sing well.”
Tyler -“When children were evacuated some had a good experience and some didn’t.”
Eden – “I’m enjoying learning the ‘Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy’ because it’s a really catchy tune.”
Homework projects for this term are due to be handed in next Friday, 6th of March.
Trip to Wallets Mart on Friday 6th of March. Packed lunch required.