p6/7 and p3/4 enjoyed learning about the similarities and differences between wild and domestic cats. They learnt how to read the body language of a cat and a cat’s needs. The children participated in quizzes to test their knowledge and evaluate their learning.
Monthly Archives: March 2023
P6/7 Literacy
In chapter 12 of Welcome to Nowhere the character Eman was introduced to Balil, who Omar referred to as ‘Mr Nosey’ as he scared Uncle Ali away at the start of the story in Bosra because of his political views. In this chapter we begin to see arrangements being made for Eman’s arranged marriage to Balil. The children took on the character roles of Baba and Eman to debate whether this was the right path for her. They identified and matched UNCRC rights of 2- non-discrimination; 5- right to guidance by family; 7-right to name and nationality; 12-right to an opinion; 14-right to have own views and 28-access to education.
p6/7 Litter Pick in the Community
As part of our commitment to Global Goal 11: target 11.6- to reduce environmental impact of cities including waste management; our Eco Committee’s targets and improving the environment around as as part of the John Muir Trust Award we went out into the local area to litter pick and filled up lots of rubbish bags.
p6/7 Money sense workshop
P6/7 had a great opportunity to work with Olivia McGregor from The Royal Bank of Scotland and participate in a Moneysense workshop linked to Natwest. The theme was ‘Save your pennies, save our planet.’ The children identified sources of energy in the home and calculated the cost of running appliances. One of the most surprising one was hair straighteners at 28p per hour and a shower at £1.30 per hour compared with a washing machine at 30p an hour or a computer at 2p per hour.
The children made links to Global Goal 13: Climate Action and identified ways in which they could save energy and money in our homes.
P6/7 Earth Hour
As part of Global Goal 13: Climate Action we went around the school to check the lights and boards were all off between 2 and 3pm to save energy as part of our support for Earth Hour 2023.
Primary 6/7 used their own energy to play circle time and team games during this time.
p6/7 Awards
Well done to everyone who received Value Awards, Head Teacher Awards and Dalguise Awards.
P6/7 Global Goal 6
Today we explored Global Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation linked to UNCRC right 6, 24 and 27. After watching the Global Goals cartoon ‘Chakra and Mighty Girl’ the pupils created their own cartoon strip showing the importance of having clean water and sanitation.
P6/7 – Global Goal 13: Earth Hour
Global Goal 13: Climate Action
Earth Hour
Primary 6/7 explored Global Goal 13, specifically target 13.3 and made links to Earth Hour. The class created posters to encourage the rest of the school to turn off all lights, sockets and Promethean boards this Friday between 2pm and 3pm. This year the theme for Earth Hour is the ‘Biggest Hour for Earth’ so the pupils discussed the importance of everybody contributing towards Global Goal 13 through small actions to make a huge difference in creating a sustainable, long lasting Earth. They then created posters to inform others in the school about Earth Hour and encourage them to take part.
We would love if you could take the time to watch the clip attached below to learn a little about Earth Hour and we hope that it encourages you to take action.
https://www.watchkin.com/0510270be8
p6/7 Stem evaluations of the week
A snapshot of some of the evaluations from this week.
P6/7 Eco, Science and John Muir Trust
Today we began clearing some of the planters to get them ready for new planting this spring.
