Category Archives: Primary 7

Primary 7, STEM

P7 Open Hour STEM Challenge

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For open hour, P7 had 60 minutes to use what they had learned about flood resilient homes in Bangladesh to create their own houses. Pupils had time in their groups to work through developing their specifications and design ideas before beginning their models. They all did extremely well with this challenge.

Thank you to all the parents that came along and also helped the children.

 

Primary 1, Primary 2a, Primary 2b, Primary 3, Primary 4, Primary 5, Primary 6, Primary 7, Supporting your child with Numeracy and Maths

Numeracy Parent/Carer Information Booklets

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After feedback from Parent/carers we have created information booklets to give more clarity in some of the concepts covered in school with notes on how to lay out calculations and the language used when discussing numeracy with your child. These booklets cover a whole level which can take up to 3 years to cover so please be mindful of the stage your child is at and use the Numeracy Bookmarks that were sent home earlier in the session to guide you.

DPS Early Level Parent Booklet

DPS First Level Parent Booklet

DPS Second Level Parent Booklet

DPS Third Level Parent Booklet

Thank you

Primary 1, Primary 2a, Primary 2b, Primary 3, Primary 4, Primary 5, Primary 6, Primary 7

Dunlop’s Got Talent 2019

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Last term we held Dunlop’s Got Talent 2019. There were a number of different acts all keen to show us what they could. We are always amazed at the range of talents our pupils have from singing to limbo! No matter what the the talent is,  it is the children’s confidence and enthusiasm that shines through and makes it one of our yearly highlights.

 

Primary 7

Primary 7 Term 2 Targets

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Literacy

Reading

Pupils will complete a block of non-fiction reading in relation to their IDL topic. This will include accessing information from a range of sources. There will be an emphasis on being able to find the most reliable/suitable source and comparing events within different sources as well as looking at techniques used to influence the reader.

Pupils will also be analysing poetry by applying the six comprehension strategies to develop a deeper understanding of the poet’s intent.

Writing

Discursive and Persuasive writing.

Later in the term, pupils will then complete a critical analysis of a poem.

Listening and Talking

For the Scots Poetry Competition, pupils in P7 will be learning Tam o’Shanter by Robert Burns. A number of pupils also have poems and speeches to practise for the Burns Breakfast.

In addition to the above, pupils will be participating in a debate on climate change and learning the various skills and techniques on how to prepare and deliver effectively.

Maths & Numeracy

This term pupils will be focusing on:

  • Data handling, including using digital technologies
  • Money, including credit cards, APR, VAT, Hire Purchase and converting between currencies
  • Time, including solving speed, time and distance problems

For Number Talks pupils will continue to revise previous learning and will be introduced to division and partial quotients.

Health & Wellbeing

  • Hockey
  • Badminton

Due to a busy previous term, Substance Misuse will be covered this term.

For Mental, Emotional, Social and Physical Wellbeing pupils will be looking into emotional changes and transitions.

IDL

This term pupils will be covering Climate Change. Some areas within this topic include:

  • Ways in which human activities contribute to climate change
  • Impact of climate change on the developing world
  • Renewable/non-renewable energy

 

 

Dazzling Around Dunlop, Primary 7

Dazzling Gymnast

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One of our very talented P7s took part in a gymnastic competition at the weekend. Here are a couple video clips to check out her amazing talent and skill.

 

 

 

 

Primary 6, Primary 7

Shared Learning

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Primary 6 and 7 have been learning about the human body. As part of this topic they are learning about the respiratory system. Primary 7 very kindly came into primary 6 today to share their posters and facts. The children spoke confidently and demonstrate some great understanding about a complicated subject, well done P7!
Primary 6 are now creating their own posters to show demonstrate their knowledge. Watch this space!
Primary 7

P7 Science Posters

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As part of our Human Body topic, primary 7 have been learning about the respiratory system. Pupils had to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding by completing a poster displaying as much information as possible. Each pair then peer-assessed their posters against the success criteria and provided next steps.