Today Primary 3 had a great discussion about happiness. The children talked about all the things that make them happy.
Primary 3 Happiness
Monthly Archives: September 2021
Primary 3 Capital letters and full stops
The children had a great discussion all about when to use capital letters and full stops. Then the children had to correct sentences that had full stops and capital letters missing or in the wrong place.
Primary 7 – Fitness Circuits
This term, as part of our PE lessons, Primary 7 will be completing fitness circuits. The children will log their progress each week and this information will be used as part of work on data handling.
Primary 3 Sun, moon and stars
Primary three have been learning about the sun, moon and stars. The children enjoyed using pastels to create the sun and earth before using paint to add the moon. The children are now creating an astronaut to add to the picture.
P5 We Love Marty!
Today the children were beyond excited to meet Marty the robot!
The children used Scratch Editor to put together blocks of coding which made Marty walk, dance, light up, whistle, kick, wave and even do the splits!
I was so proud of how well the children worked as teams. They supported each other and learned form each other. Amazing to see. Lots of smiles and laughter too.
Throughout the session the children will develop their coding skills and use their knowledge to solve problems with Marty. They will also have lots of fun at the same time.
P5 Tints and Shades
Today we learned about colour mixing. The children should now be able to explain the difference between tints and shades.
They have painted beautiful leaves in tints and shades of their chosen colour.
They will make a fabulous display on the wall.
P2 Class Learning Newsletter
Dear Parents and Carers,
Please open the link below for the P2 Class Learning Newsletter which shares with you the intended learning for Term 1 (September-December). The newsletter provides a detailed overview of our learning and if you can help us in any way, please contact me via the school office.
Kindest Regards,
Miss Rodgers.
Primary 6 – Learning Targets
It has been so lovely to welcome back the same children again into Primary 6, we have well and truly hit the ground running! I am really looking forward to another great year together, here is a flavour of what we will be getting up to:
Numeracy
To begin the term, we will be revising and extending our knowledge of place value. Alongside this we will continue to work on the four processes (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division), developing different strategies to answer problems in a variety of contexts.
Next, we will move on to rounding and estimating numbers.
Literacy
Reading
The children will begin the term reading ‘Kensuke’s Kingdom’ by Michael Morpurgo. Active Literacy reading strategies (Prediction, Metalinguistics, Visualisation, Inference, Main Idea and Summary) will be used to help demonstrate a deeper understanding of the content being read in class.
Writing
This term we will be visiting letter writing, persuasive writing and explanation texts.
The main focus will be on our tools for writing (punctuation, paragraphing, spelling, connectives, and sentence openers) with children learning how to use these features to enhance their writing further.
I.D.L.
This term, we will be beginning our Discover John Muir award which will run throughout the academic year.
We will also be completing a short block on the organs of the human body as this was started in Primary 5 but not finished in its entirety. We will be learning about the different organs of the body and their functions. We hope to complete some practical experiments alongside this too – keep your eyes on the blog for pictures!
Health and Wellbeing
Alongside our work on the human body the children will be looking at how we can prevent causing harm to our bodies, ie through substance misuse and leading a healthy lifestyle.
As part of our work on emotional health, we will be focusing on self-esteem and image, paying particular attention to the effects of social media and peer pressure.
P4 Term 1 Learning Targets
Literacy
Reading
We have started our modelling block on “Poppet” by Dick King-Smith, where the children have been introduced to new comprehension strategies which will aid their understanding of novels being read in class. The children will use Prior Knowledge/Prediction, Metalinguistics, Visualisation, Inference, Main Idea and Summary. After the modelling block, we will move on to a second novel where children will begin to take on a bit more independence using these strategies.
Phonics into Spelling Programme
There will be 2 weeks focus on spelling then 2 weeks on phonics in rotation.
Grammar
We will be looking at punctuation, adjectives, verbs and nouns in more detail. Children will also be looking at linking sentences with connectives.
Writing
This term we will focus on the genre Explanation/Procedural which will include letter writing, instructions and report writing.
Handwriting – focusing on the formation of letters
Talking & Listening
The children will be asked to prepare a short solo presentation linked to our next topic (Polar Regions).
Numeracy
‘Number Talks’ – pupils will develop a range of mental maths strategies through Number Talks.
Number Processes – Our numeracy lessons will include a mixture of concrete, pictorial and written methods to reinforce learning and deepen understanding. We will revise prior learning of place value before moving on to reading, writing and ordering numbers up to thousands for some.
Understanding the role of zero as a placeholder in three-digit numbers.
Estimating and Rounding – We will revise prior learning of rounding before moving on to rounding 3-digit numbers to the nearest ten and hundred.
Addition & Subtraction – We will develop a range of strategies to add and subtract within 1000 for some.
Multiplication and Division – We will be revising and learning some of the times tables, such as the 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10.
Social Studies/Science
Our Social Studies topic this term is ‘Australia’. This topic will include covering:
- Identifying states and main cities
- Major landmarks
- Compare Scottish and Australian landscape
- Key features of the Great Barrier Reef
Later in the term our Science topic will be ‘Polar Regions’. This topic will include:
- Looking at the extreme conditions and how animals have adapted to survive
- Food chains
- The melting polar ice caps
- Northern Lights
- Native dwellers of the Polar Regions – Inuits
- STEM challenges linked to the topic
Health & Wellbeing
P.E.
Primary 4 will complete a block of hockey followed by Active Health circuit activities in order to promote a healthy lifestyle.
Health
Currently the children are looking at Growth versus Fixed Mindsets. We will also reinforce the school values as well focusing on friendships.
Expressive Arts
Various skills of Art & Design will be explored through the topics of Australia and Polar Lands.
Music – linked to our Australia topic including listening to and sharing our thoughts on Indigenous Australian music
Technologies
The children will develop their independence using the GLOW platform and TEAMS. We will also focus on PowerPoint within Office 365.
Head Teacher Newsletter – September 2021
Please click on the link below to access our Head Teacher Newsletter for September 2021.
Thank you.
