Mrs Pearsall would like to share www.abcmusic.org.uk with Primary 1 – 3.
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Home Learning Guidance
All of our class learning will be shared in a learning grid, which will be posted each Friday for the following week. This grid can be found by hovering over the ‘Home Learning Support’ menu and selecting your child’s class.
In there, click on the click for the following weeks date. There will then be a PDF file appear on your screen which shows each teachers suggested activities for the week ahead.
Please also have a look at ‘Weblinks (for children)’ for further ideas.
Each child should be able to access their class Team through Glow, so please do encourage them to check this regularly.
Remember, there is no pressure for children to do all activities and we hope you have fun sharing in your child’s learning!
Best wishes and stay safe.
Home Learning Letter 25th March
Dear Parents/Carers
I am writing in response to comments from concerned parents; I am saying from and education point of view, please don’t panic about any work being sent home.
Our children are resilient, capable, adaptable and talented. This is a situation that we have not faced before and our priority it to work to keep children and adults safe.
Having said this, we would like, where possible, for pupils to log onto their Glow account and access the activities posted by their teacher.
There will be stresses and pressures on families but trying to home school should not be one of them; teachers and other adults will be working in different ways try to support families.
Teachers will send out more structured timetable of activities for pupils and families to access from next week. In the meantime, please keep an eye on Glow Teams every school day if possible. I have also attached the poster sent to you earlier “140 Thing To Do”. Remember, jigsaws, playing games, cooking exploring the garden are all parts of learning.
David Stevens
Galloway Music Festival
On Thursday, P2 and the School Choir performed two pieces at The Galloway Music Festival, conducted by Mr Flannighan and Mrs Pearsall, and accompanied by Mrs Picken. Both groups represented the school excellently, shining brightly and performing to a high standard. We are very proud of all the children who participated.
We are delighted to announce that P2 achieved first place in the competition, returning to school with a trophy!
Congratulations also go to the choir who came a very close second.
Our Weekly News – Friday 13th March
Our Weekly News – Friday 13th March
Each week we will endeavour to share something from each class but this may not always be the case.
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Primary 1
This week we have been learning how to tell the time by using small clocks and the laptops.
We were also talking about the days of the week, the months of the year and the four seasons.
In art, we painted crocuses in preparation for them coming out in spring.
“I liked using the small clocks and turning the hands.” Aria
“I like using the computer programme to learn about time.” – Aiden M
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Primary 2
Mrs Judge from Kirkcudbright Tennis Club came into school to give P2 two ‘taster sessions’ of tennis coaching. The boys and girls developed their racket and ball skills.
Kirkcudbright Tennis Club have junior sessions in the Kirkcudbright academy games hall on Saturday mornings!
5-8 year olds = 10am – 10.45am
8+ years = 10.45am – 11.45am
£4 per child
Contact Lily on 07885834458 or email lily_judge@hotmail.com
“I enjoyed hitting the ball over the net.” Eilidh
“I learned to not hit the ball hard.” Brody
“I liked hitting the ball to each other and counting.” Demi
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Primary 2/3
Steph and Amy came to teach us Zumba. We exercised by dancing to cool music. It was really fun and kept us fit.
Maisy said, “It was so much fun!”
Lucy said, “I thought it was brilliant!”
Darci said, “I loved it!”
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Primary 3/4
We put up our dog fouling posters around Kirkcudbright. Let us know if you spot any around the town.
We have been learning how to calculate the area of a shape using squares, cubes and multiplication.
Cael, Reagan and Jack went along to a choir competition and came second. “I was glad that KBT got the top 2 spots.”
Kirsten said, “I enjoyed putting Ava’s and my poster up. It’s near the swimming pool.”
Bailey said, “We started out new topic, Vikings!”
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Primary 4
We’ve gone back to self-guided language logs this week, where pupils decide which activity to do each day. This encourages independent learning and it’s worked really well this week!
Maths work has focused on decimals, including placing them on a number line and subtracting them in chimney sums.
Kayla said, “I’ve enjoyed getting ready for our tin whistle concert!”
Abbi said, “I feel I’ve got better at using decimals!”
Thursday evening is the Rotary concert at the Cochrane Hall – we’re expecting to be brilliant!
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Primary 5
This week we were learning about money using ICT.
We did more work on our topic of the Celts.
In PE we were doing lots of fun teamwork games. We worked really well in teams.
Gary said, “Creating a Celtic shop then researching a Celtic recipe was really interesting.”
“Team games was good fun. I liked working with everyone.” Molly
Lily said, “I really enjoyed using ICT in maths.”
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Primary 5/6
We have been learning all about the life of Pablo Picasso and his unique style of painting. We have given our own portraits a go.
We have been learning how to persuade an audience through our choice of language. We have made hand washing posters with these skills.
“It was interesting to paint in this style compared to normal.” Niamh
“It’s good to encourage everyone to keep clean, especially in school.” Matthew
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Primary 6
After our visit to Wallets Mart last Friday, we were given a weaving starter pack to have a go at. We have tried to weave different patterns and enjoyed learning a new skill.
PC Brown visited us to talk about the dangers of alcohol and illegal drugs. We learned lots of new information, were shown what drugs look like and got to try on beer goggles!
As part of our class novel, ‘The Nowhere Emporium’, we created our own wondrous rooms. In the book, behind each door are rooms of wonder and imagination. We developed our skills using metaphors, similes and descriptive language, so to help bring our rooms to life.
We have continued to receive replies to our Famous Scots letters. This week, we got a reply from Chris Hoy who even gave us a like on our Twitter page!
Ciara said, “I learned how to wave a coaster and that it is easier than it looks.”
Jessica said, “I learned about how drugs can affect your body in many different ways.”
Asha said, “I learned how to work with the formula: Distance = Speed x Time, in maths set.”
Reminder: Homework projects are due to be handed in on Monday.
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Primary 7
P.C. Brown visited to talk to us about substance abuse.
We wrote letters to local businesses asking for sponsorship towards our willow sculpture and we delivered the letters.
Every week we listen to the original version of a song on Monday and cover versions every other day. We talk about similarities and differences. This week’s song is ‘Take a Chance On Me’ by Abba.
Tal said, “We got to see what different types of drugs looked like so we can be aware.”
Olivia said, “I wrote to Galloway vets to ask about sponsors for our V.E. Day willow sculpture.”
Lily said, “My favourite version of ‘Take a Chance On Me’ was by the cast of Mamma Mia. Miss G. preferred the version by Erasure.”
Reminders: Bring your outdoor P.E kit for rugby on Wednesday, for the next three weeks.
Lots of Socks day on Thursday. Please send donations of baking for the bake sale.
Sleepover next Thursday.
Trip to Aviation museum on Friday.
Our Weekly News – Friday 6th March
Our Weekly News – Friday 6th March
Primary 1
As part of World Book Day, we made badges to along with our favourite books.
We brought in our favourite books and designed new front covers for them.
Lucy said, “I love reading books with mummy.”
Anya said, “Tabby McTat is my favourite book.”
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Primary 2
The boys and girls in P2 enjoyed lots of fun activities for ‘Book Week’.
A real love and enjoyment of books was felt by all.
“I loved bedtime stories.” Chris
“We went to find books at the library.” Elspeth
“‘The Dinosaur That Pooped A Planet’ was funny and cool.” Ethan
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Primary 2/3
As part of our World Book Day activities, we designed new front covers for our favourite books.
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Primary 5
In maths we have been playing rounding games.
In our ukulele lessons, we have learnt a new song called ‘The Banana Song’.
We have finished off a section of Yoga which focused on stretching.
Keir – “The maths games were good fun.”
Ksawier – “The new song in the ukulele lesson was funny.”
Grace – “Yoga is really fun but hard work.”
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Primary 6
On Monday we welcomed Jackie from the NHS who spoke to us about the dangers and effects of smoking.
On Thursday it was World Book Day. We held our own ‘World Cup of Books’ where we decided on which book we would most like to read out of 32 stories. We decided on ‘Bubble Boy’ by Stewart Foster. Now we have lots of new book ideas!
Four of our primary 6’s went to the Academy for the Cluster K’Nex competition. Their challenge was to design a flying machine. Although they did not win, they enjoyed pitting their skills against other primary 6’s
Euan said, “This week I learned how to write an autobiography entry about my best school memory.”
Archie said, “I learned that there are about 7000 different chemical in one cigarette!”
Murray said, “When the NHS came in to talk about smoking, I learned that cigarettes have rat poison in them!”
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Primary 7
We have been finding out how harmful smoking is for your health. Jackie from ‘Quit Your Way’ came in to talk to us.
We have been learning about the difference between primary and secondary sources. We compared primary and secondary sources about Dunkirk.
Justin – “I was surprised about how many chemicals are in a cigarette, including arsenic, tar, carbon monoxide and cyanide.”
Sophie – “Primary sources are from someone who was there. Secondary sources are written using information from primary sources.”
Carly – “My favourite thing was seeing how to make your own burger.”
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On Friday, P5/6, P6 and P7 travelled to Wallets Mart in Castle Douglas for a day of learning about farming and food. We learned about dairy, meat, deer, sheep and lots of other things! This was organised by Galloway Glens and RHET. We had a great time, as you can see by the pictures!
Our Weekly News – Friday 28th February
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.
Commemorative Tea Towels
10th Birthday Celebrations Commemorative Tea Towels.
These are still available to buy from the school office.
£3 each or 2 for £5.
Our Weekly News – Friday 14th February
This week the school celebrated its 10th birthday! Pictures from the day have been shared from Mr Sam Kelly’s Facebook page, as he very kindly photographed events for us. More photos on our school Facebook page also.
On Friday, we welcomed visitors into school to talk about bagpipes. We were shown the chanter and the bagpipes. Please contact the school or local pipe band if this is something you would like to have more information about.
Primary 1
This week we have continued to learn in our groups. In our groups we have a variety of different ways to learn. Working in groups make up most of our learning in P1.
Duncan – “I like doing cutting and sticking in groups.”
Fraser “I like learning new things and doing new things.”
Tom “I like learning and doing my words.”
Primary 2
P2 has been developing French language. The boys and girls learned the names of some French food and how to ask for food and share their likes and dislikes. P2 tried some French food during a French tea party, to celebrate the school birthday.
“It tasted nice.” Ethan
“The croissant with chocolate was good.” Brody
“The cheese was too cheesy!” Mabel C
Primary 2/3
This week we went out and about to try and find the original location of Kirkcudbright Castle.
We also learned about why a castle would be built in a certain place and where the stones from that castle went once it fell into disrepair.
Primary 3/4
In class we finished off our dog fouling posters for Andrew.
P3/4 has been helping put a ‘History of Sports Day’ board for the open day.
Mia – “I’m really proud of mine and Aaron’s poster.”
Gavin – “I have been working on my pencil control.”
Cael – “I have enjoyed thinking about what future sports days would look like.”
Primary 4
Our main focus this week has been our Scottish History projects. These have sharpened up our note-taking skills, our research skills and our organization skills. They’re shaping up to be quite a collection!
Seumas said, “It was really good fun trying to figure out fractions, take away and division.”
Abbi said, “It was fun learning new things on the subject we were researching.”
Have a lovely break!
Primary 5
This week we have been learning how to make riddles and here is an example of Keir’s riddle… “What never comes back until tomorrow?” Leave your answers in the comments section.
We went back in time and finished our diary write up as a Celt.
We went on Zoopla and compared todays houses and the Celtic homes. We made a PowerPoint about the Celts and showed them to each other.
Paige said – “The diary write up was fun.”
Ryan said – “Our houses are bigger and better than the Celts lived in.”
Primary 5/6
We have been learning about the dangers of drug and alcohol misuse. We had PC Brown visiting our class to discuss the consequences.
We have been working hard towards completing our 500 words creative stories.
We have also completed our home for the Borrowers. This completed our learning of design, construction and material choices.
“We are close to finishing our 500 words to put forward.” Elle
“We had PC Brown to come in to talk about drugs and drug medicine from a Doctor.” Aaran
Primary 6
This week, as part of our Scotland topic, we created stained glass windows with tissue paper, using Charles Rennie Mackintosh as inspiration.
This week it was ‘Safer Internet Awareness’ and we discussed how we can stay safe online and protect ourselves. For more information please visit www.thinkuknow.co.uk for some excellent guidance.
In writing we have been writing clear instructions for a partner to follow. After this we tried to write them in Scots!
Eliza – “I learned about beats in music with Mrs Pearsall.”
Asha – “In maths set we have been learning about time zones.”
Kaden – “I have learned how to use speech marks accurately.”
REMINDERS
On Monday 24th February, P6 are curling. Please remember warm clothing, clean trainers and a packed lunch.
Our Lockerbie Manor assembly is on Friday 28th of February at 2pm.
Primary 7
We’ve started to read our new class novel – ‘The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas’ by John Boyne. We compared a variety of covers the book has had. We thought about why each cover was chosen and how it made us feel.
Mrs Thorburn and some S1’s and S6’s came to visit and talk to us about the Academy. We were able to ask questions and we each got a copy of the prospectus.
We spoke about how to stay safe on the internet for Internet Safety Day. We learned about our online identity and what is safe to share.
Nairn – “So far in our novel we have met Bruno who has moved from Berlin to the country and is not happy about it.”
Mahsun – “I asked if they sell sweets at the Academy. Some others asked if there was any bullying.”
Tal – “We completed a quiz about internet safety and I got 70%.”
Reminders
On Thursday 27th of February we have our P7 class photo.
Our Weekly News – 31st January
Our Weekly News – Friday 31st January
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
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Primary 1
This week we have been learning how to do gymnastics with Mrs Brown, and again with Mrs McMillan and Mrs Rozniakowska. We had fun rolling over and over on the springy mats! We enjoyed balancing on the floor and even doing partner balances.
In P.E, we were looking at different types of balances. We balanced on benches and twirled off them afterwards. We then moved on to movements and using apparatus.
Lucy – “I really like climbing up the climbing frame hoops.”
Lacey – “I like balancing on the bench and doing a twirl.”
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Primary 2
This week, P2 has been learning to perfrom gymnastics. The boys and girls can:
– Travel across mats in different ways
– Create and hold balances e.g. dish, bridhe, table…
– Perform rolls e.g. log, forward, egg…
The boys and girls are working hard to sequence what they have learned to create a performance.
“Forward rolls are fun,” said Damian.
“The one foot balance is tricky,” said Ethan.
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Primary 2/3
This week we have been creating a colourful underwater picture of what we thought it would look like under the sea of The Island of Struay. We did this as it was linked to our class topic.
KJ said, “It was really fun.”
Anna said, “We were being very creative.”
Lucy said, “I liked it and it was a new experience.”
Maisy said, “I liked how we coloured it in nicely.”
Noah said, “I liked the detail.”
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Primary 3/4
In class we have continued with co-ordinates and received a secret message.
Andrew Hay (community warden) came into visit to ask for help designing dog fouling posters.
We read the story of Greyfriars Bobby and all had a good greet!
Ava – “I enjoyed designing the dog poo posters. I worked with Kirstin and ours said, “Watch out, poop about. Keep Kirkcudbright clean.”
Eva – “We had a star co-ordinate activity. I really enjoyed it.”
Jack – “I found it frustrating!”
We received a secret message this week in our co-ordinate treasure hunt. If you plan on turning up, you MUST have an adult with you! (KBT Harbour Square on Sunday at 2.15pm).
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Primary 4
We have started researching our personal projects on Scottish history, choosing our topic and asking 3 research interesting questions. We’re still writing our beautiful poems too!
Adam said, “I’m improving my research skills!”
Sunny said, “I’ve been enjoying adding rhythm, rhyme and Scots words to my poems!”
We will be visited by Mr. McClure’s uncle, Douglas McClure, on Wednesday afternoon. He’s a retired art teacher and a coin expert who will show some historic Scottish coins to the class.
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Primary 5
This week we did lots of work in reading groups and we really tried hard to focus on our task. Reading in the groups was fun.
We went on the computers and Googled houses now and Celts house. We were comparing them. We found lots of differences between the two.
We used think boards for multiplication; we loved exploring them and then using them to help us achieve more in our multiplication!
Paige said, “I enjoyed reading groups!”
“I liked using think boards in multiplication his week!” said Courtney.
Ksawier said, “I enjoyed doing the Celts research when we used Google to compare the houses!”
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Primary 5/6
We have been learning about how to develop and improve our creative writing.
Our P6’s have been taking part in the K’Nex challenge.
We have been learning our Scottish poems ready for the judging panel.
“The p6’s done a K’Nex challenge and they had to make a bridge.” – Tanya
“Introducing creativity to learning gives it a super boost.” – Ralph
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Primary 6
This week, all of P6 took part in a K’Nex competition. Our challenge was to design and build a bridge with the added challenge of the bridge lowering to open, so to allow a boat to go through. There were some wonderful models but congratulations to Polly , Lucas , Imogen and Stuart who have qualified for the cluster heats later this term.
We have completed all of our letters to Famous Scots and we will be posting them next week.
We finished reading ‘Billionaire Bairn’ this week. We really enjoyed reading and trying to understand Scots language.
Jessica – “I learned how to say some new French weathers e.g. Il pleut means it is raining.”
Archie – “I learned that I was better at my poem than I thought!”
Alfie – “I learned that the UK is leaving the EU today!”
Next week we are at Lockerbie Manor from Monday to Wednesday.
Please bring all of your kit for 9am and double check you have everything you need!
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Primary 7
We have been developing our football skills, focusing on passing and using the inside of the foot.
We are doing well with our Accelerated Reader targets. So far the class have read 13,461,992 words.
We have been updating our classroom displays. We have created Blitz pictures, models of WW2 planes and camouflage soldiers.
Freddie – “I’m enjoying using passing drills to practice my football skills.”
Lewis – “I’m reading the ‘Beast of Buckingham Palace’ at the moment.”
Eden – “I used a pencil to create tone in my soldier portrait.”
Lion King trip next Wednesday. Children should wear school uniform and bring a packed lunch. Approximate time of return to Kirkcudbright is 8pm.
