{"id":6353,"date":"2026-09-24T08:17:58","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T07:17:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/stjosephsprimary\/?p=6353"},"modified":"2026-09-24T08:18:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T07:18:00","slug":"%f0%9f%a7%ae%e2%98%80%ef%b8%8f-maths-week-goes-outdoors-%e2%98%80%ef%b8%8f%f0%9f%a7%ae","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/stjosephsprimary\/?p=6353","title":{"rendered":"\ud83e\uddee\u2600\ufe0f Maths Week Goes Outdoors! \u2600\ufe0f\ud83e\uddee"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What better way to enjoy a sunny afternoon during Maths Week<\/strong> than to take our learning outdoors! \ud83c\udf33\u2795\u2764\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This afternoon, pupils across St Joseph\u2019s enjoyed a fantastic session of outdoor maths activities<\/strong>, planned, organised and led by our brilliant STEM Leaders \u2013 Callum, Willow and Ebony<\/strong>. \ud83c\udf1f<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our STEM Leaders had thought carefully about how the afternoon would work. They organised everyone into groups, each taking responsibility for leading a group themselves, while also asking some of our P7 pupils to become additional group leaders<\/strong>. This was a great opportunity for our older pupils to practise their leadership skills while supporting younger children with their learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udd22 Hopscotch Maths!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the activities involved creating their very own maths hopscotch grids<\/strong> outside. Each group designed its grid and then came up with maths questions and calculations to use alongside it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The really clever part was making sure the maths was differentiated for the age and stage of each group<\/strong>. This meant our leaders had to think carefully about what would provide just the right amount of challenge for the children they were working with. \ud83e\udde0\u2728<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There was plenty of calculating, problem-solving, movement and teamwork \u2013 all while enjoying the sunshine!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udfc3\u200d\u2640\ufe0f\u2795 Maths Tag!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Next came a very energetic game of Maths Tag!<\/strong> \ud83d\ude02\ud83c\udfc3\u200d\u2642\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each group took turns at being the taggers. If someone was caught, they weren’t automatically out \u2013 instead, they had to answer a maths question correctly to be freed and get back into the game!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was a brilliant way to combine mental maths, physical activity and lots of fun<\/strong>, and there was certainly plenty of enthusiasm as everyone raced around trying not to be caught!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udf1f Learning Through Leadership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As well as all the maths learning taking place, the afternoon was a fantastic opportunity for pupils to develop teamwork, communication and leadership skills<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our STEM Leaders had responsibility for much more than simply joining in. They had to plan activities, organise groups, explain instructions, think about different ages and abilities, encourage others and help everything run smoothly<\/strong>. Our P7 group leaders also did a great job taking responsibility for their groups and helping everyone get involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A huge well done to Callum, Willow and Ebony<\/strong> for organising and leading such a fun Maths Week afternoon, and to all of our additional group leaders for helping to make it such a success. \ud83c\udf1f\ud83d\udc4f<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lots of maths + lots of movement + lots of sunshine = a pretty good Maths Week afternoon!<\/strong> \ud83e\uddee\u2600\ufe0f\ud83c\udfc3\u200d\u2640\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udf0d UNCRC Links<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Article 12<\/strong> \u2013 Having our views and ideas listened to.
Article 29<\/strong> \u2013 Developing our talents, abilities and skills.
Article 31<\/strong> \u2013 The right to play and take part in recreational activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udf31 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Goal 3 \u2013 Good Health and Wellbeing \u2022 Goal 4 \u2013 Quality Education<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc9a SHANARRI Indicators<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Achieving \u2022 Active \u2022 Responsible \u2022 Included \u2022 Respected<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udca1 Meta-skills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Leading \u2022 Collaborating \u2022 Communicating \u2022 Creativity \u2022 Initiative \u2022 Critical Thinking<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udf1f The Four Capacities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Successful Learners \u2022 Confident Individuals \u2022 Responsible Citizens \u2022 Effective Contributors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u271d\ufe0f Strands of Faith<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In the Image of God \u2022 Reign of God<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What better way to enjoy a sunny afternoon during Maths Week than to take our learning outdoors! \ud83c\udf33\u2795\u2764\ufe0f This afternoon, pupils across St Joseph\u2019s enjoyed a fantastic session of outdoor maths activities, planned, organised and led by our brilliant STEM Leaders \u2013 Callum, Willow and Ebony. \ud83c\udf1f Our STEM Leaders had thought carefully about how the afternoon would work. They organised everyone into groups, each taking responsibility for leading a<\/p>\n

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