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.
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.
Mr Wynne came in to talk about Novo Technologies and explained his role and experiences and skills used in managing the company. He shared videos that emphasised the importance of team work, what telecommunications is and the range of different roles within the industry. He also shared examples of the types of structures they build, maintain and manage. We learnt about how you could be a designer, rigger, engineer and many other roles.
Mr Nick Brooks came into to share his experiences, skills and job experience in the army. The children were engaged in asking questions to find out more about the skills he gained and used. Nick shared resources and pictures to explain about his job.
Lots of laughter today as we shared our jokes and well done to Rory for winning the best joke. We took part in some laughter mindfulness activities; talking about how laughter is good and how it makes us feel. We also watched the Red Nose Day video about how Comic Relief helps people and families.
Mrs McFarlane with the help of Sophie, Rory and Zoe demonstrated how we can see, feel, hear and touch sound waves. We could see and feel the vibrations .