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
10th Birthday Celebrations
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.”
Our Weekly News – 17th January 2020
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Our Weekly News – 20th December 2019
This week has been full of fun and exciting Christmas activities throughout the school. Here are a selection of photographs from this past week.
From us all at Kirkcudbright Primary, we would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their help and support throughout 2019 and we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
P7 Titanic Launch Party
In the new year, Primary 7 will be holding a ‘Launch Party’, to showcase their work about this term’s topic, ‘Titanic’. More details can be found in the letter attached.