P6.21 have been working on using contextual clues to help develop their understanding of new words and phrases within a text. Our new class novel The Great Elephant Escape has some fantastic vocabulary that will allow the class to apply the strategies they have been developing.
P6.21 enjoyed reading the Ice Monster by David Walliams. The novel developed characters and setting using a variety of descriptive language and techniques.
The class created interactive book reviews to share their thoughts on the novel.
As part of their Mearns Masters pathway P6.21 created a campaign that focused on reducing textile and plastic waste used to create Halloween costumes.
P6 decided to design and make their own Halloween costumes from clothing, fabric and items they already had at home.
The class enjoyed being able to showcase their creations with the school and loved wearing their own creations!
As part of our Mearns Masters pathway, the Campaigners, P6.21 have been researching both the environmental impact and the rights of the workers.
They were tasked with comparing the rights of the workers within the United Kingdom to those of a country of their choice.
The class were then given a scenario based challenged linked to some of the working conditions that the workers in the factories would face.
Some comments from their experience:
Isla: “How do the managers think they can boss people about like that!”
Zach: “There is no way I would want to work in a factory after that!”
Holly: “I didn’t think that was going to be as hard as that to get all the hats the same, I need to work faster!”
Primary 6.21 worked together to evaluate the rights of the child while creating their class charter. The task involved a discussion about the rights that they felt had the largest impact on their lives and the rights that they deemed to be the most important to themselves.
P6.21 have been building on their prior knowledge of place value and creating structures using concrete materials. While constructing buildings they had to ensure they calculated the value of each building.
Primary 6.21 have been focusing on developing their understanding of the Meta-skills through outdoor learning. While in the forest they focused on developing collaboration and curiosity when working together and challenging themselves.
Another busy week in 4.14. 🤩 We have been learning about & building different types of bridges. We painted our final design based on observational drawings and made cool bookmarks. Miss Duggie delivered our music lesson online, we learned about rythm.
😊
In our Science lesson last week we were making electrical circuits using wires, batteries, switches, light bulbs, motors and buzzers.
Last week we had a chance to check how important it is to wash our hands properly. After rubbing some Bug Potion on our hands, we have checked how germs would spread- our hands glowed under the UV light (nails were especially bad!). We then split into two groups to test what is more effective: washing hands with soap and water or hand sanitising. The results were clear… Wash your hands with soap and water whenever possible and remember to do it properly!
