Yearly Archives: 2019

Blue House Bowling

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Congratulations to the Blue House that won this terms treat!  They went to the Garage bowling on Tuesday to celebrate.  They all had a fantastic time! The bus driver also complimented the children’s lovely behavior and fantastic manners. 

Well deserved!

Primary 4 – Term 3 Blog update

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Primary 4 – Term 3 Blog Update

 

Welcome back to Primary 4’s Blog update. After a very busy term 2, we are looking forward to term 3!

 

Numeracy

This term we will be continuing to develop our number skills by reinforcing the four concepts of number: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. In doing this the children have been learning different methods and strategies we can use through Number Talks. So far the pupils have been learning how to use addition strategies and we are currently working on subtraction strategies.

We will also be learning about fractions and how to tell the time.

Pupils will be learning how to find fractions of a quantity. For example ½ of 16 = 8 to support your child with this process it is important to make thinking visible. So if you allow them to help share out dinner for example cutting a pizza into fractions. Also if the battery on their tablets/laptops can be turned onto percentages so they can begin to see the link.

In beyond number we will be learning how to tell the time on a digital and analogue clock. We will revise, half past, quarter past/to, and reading the clock to the nearest 5 minute interval. Again if you can encourage your child to tell the time when possible or calculate how long it is until something takes place.

Pupils are encouraged to use websites such as: Active Hienemann, Sumdog and Topmarks.

 

Literacy

In literacy pupils will continue to work through the Bug Club reading scheme. They will read weekly in their group and answer comprehension questions related to the text. Pupils should be able to access a selection of books online through their Bug Club account. Pupils are encouraged to read for at least half an hour a week as part of their homework.

In spelling pupils are continuing to focus on a different phoneme each week. They then take part in activities to reinforce this particular sound and how to apply it into their spelling. This phoneme will also feature in their weekly handwriting and spelling.

In writing pupils will continue to use a variety of genres. In particular we will focus on formal writing and writing reports.  We will continue to write from personal experience.   Pupils will be encouraged to proof read and check over their work. Continuing to be consistent with their writing and including: capital letters for proper nouns, commas, question marks, exclamation marks and direct speech.

We will also be focusing on talking and listening. Pupils will be working on talking in front of their peers and presenting a solo talk to their classmates. They will be asked to ask/answer relevant questions and listen attentively to others. Pupils will also continue to take part in weekly circle time.

 

Religious Education

Primary 4 continue to take part in daily class prayers and recognising the needs of others.  We have been focussing on Sacramental preparation for pupils preparing to make their Holy Communion. We also plan on celebrating our Holy Communion with a class party.   In May well also be learning about Mary and the Rosary. In June will be taking part in God’s Loving Plan lessons.

 

Health & Wellbeing

Pupils will be taking part in lessons in: Expressive Dance, Tennis, Athletics and Outdoor Games. We are also looking forward to our school Health Week and taking part in lots of different activities. In Health pupils will be learning about Relationships and Parenthood. How we grow and our body changes. We will also learn more about Food that is good for us.

 

ICT

We will continue to build on our Digital Literacy skills. With a focus on using GLOW more frequently. Also coding on the Sphero app and using the app clips to make a short film.

 

Interdisciplinary Learning

Our topics this term will have a Science focus. First will be learning about Magnets and that Magnetism is a force that can push or pull.   We will be learning about different types of forces.

We will then move onto learning about Food Chains and Food Webs. Exploring examples of food chains and showing an appreciation of how animals and plants depend on each other for food.

 

Expressive Arts

Pupils will take part in a variety of lessons related to their topics. In Art & Design we will focus on animals and creating art work to reflect this. In music we will look at lessons on the website Charanga.

 

French

Pupils will be encouraged to continue to practise/reinforce French vocabulary. Such as everyday greetings, weather, days of the week, months, numbers to 30, animal names and colours. Pupils will start to learn the names for different parts of the body.

 

Outdoor Education

In Outdoor Education we will continue to work towards gaining our Heritage Hero Award, taking part in a variety of lessons outside every second Friday.