Primary 4 have been learning how to classify animals as part of the Science curriculum this term. This week we have been studying invertebrates and how scientists group these using their characteristics. Today we spent time in the Secret Garden hunting for invertebrates and grouping these appropriately. We were not disappointed, we found a huge variety of different species and we had great fun in the process!
Congratulations Kaif on achieving your yellow belt in Kung Fu! Amazing work.
A big thank you to everyone who came to see the School Show last week and to cheer on the children at Sports Day on Friday. It was a very busy week but a great time was had by all!
Homework is due for Friday but may be handed in on Thursday by pupils who will be celebrating Eid.
Spelling – See jotter for words and instruction.
Reading – As detailed in the diary.
Numeracy – This week is Financial Numeracy week and we will be learning about money in the world. The children will be investigating the links between jobs and money.
For homework I have asked each child to discuss with a parent/guardian the following points;
Do you need a qualification for this job? What is it?
How much is the salary in a job like this?
Enterprise
Primary 2 are selling animal rubbers this week as part of Financial Numeracy week. Each rubber costs 60p and all proceeds raised will be donated to the SPCA. Any pupil wishing to buy a rubber can do so this week.
Congratulations to all pupils in Stevenson House who will be going on an outing this week as a treat for being the winning house this year. If your child is attending please ensure they have a waterproof jacket and sensible footwear that day.
Show week has finally arrived and the boys and girls are very excited to perform for their family and friends! We anticipate all children will attend both evening performances on Wednesday and Thursday unless you have contacted me to advise otherwise. P4 and 5 will meet in the Family room and pupils should arrive between 6.15pm and 6.30pm, allowing adequate time to get changed for show time at 7pm.
Pupils should bring a full water bottle and may bring a small snack to consume during the interval. It is requested that the children do not bring any electronic devices. Activities will be on offer to keep the children occupied when they are not on stage performing.
Children will return to the family room at the end of the performance and will be dismissed via the main door at 9pm. All children must be collected by an adult.
We look forward to seeing many of you and hope you enjoy the show. Thank you for your support!
Complete the spelling task in the homework jotter over Monday and Tuesday nights.
Reading
No set reading homework due to school show commitments. Children can continue to read their book from Giffnock library if they wish to do some reading.
Maths
East Renfrewshire Sumdog Competition
We have had a busy week in Primary 4. On Wednesday the children enjoyed a visit from Dawn from the Scottish SPCA. Dawn delivered a fun learning session called Animal 999. We participated really well in all the associated activities and even won the quiz at the end, we loved the prizes she gave us!
On Thursday we had our last rehearsal for the school show before our official dress rehearsal next week in front of the rest of the school and staff. We are very excited and thank everyone for organising and sending in our costumes.
Today we had our final run through of our novelty race for next weeks sports day. We look forward to showing off our egg and spoon skills at next weeks event!
It was nice to welcome back all the children today along with many new freckles that were acquired over the long sunny weekend! I hope everyone enjoyed the break.
I have asked the children to do a small bit of reading for Friday and to create some questions related to their text. Further details are written in each child’s diary.
School Show
We will be participating in a full dress rehearsal of the school show tomorrow. There are still a few children without costumes. Please send these in for tomorrows dress rehearsal or advise me of any problems.
A reminder that Friday is a holiday therfore homework and diaries will be collected on Thursday 24th May.
Reading
Read the relevant pages of your reading book as detailed in your diary.
We will be visiting Giffnock library tomorrow as part of the First Ministers Reading Challenge. Children must ensure they have their book and reading passport at school with them.
Numeracy
Mon – Thur – Free choice – Sumdog/Education City (10 minutes each night)
Science
We are about to embark on our final science topic of the year. We are looking forward to learning about classifying living and non living things. Each child has a KWL grid and should complete part 1 and 2 ( What I know and what I want to learn) for Thursday.
Cinderella and Rockerfella
A reminder that costumes are due in by Thursday this week. Please see my previous post for further information.
Pizza, Pakora and Poetry!
The children were issued with information about the above event which will take place on Thursday 21st June at 2pm. If you did not get this information please let me know. Remember to complete and return the slip confirming if you can attend.
Enjoy the holiday weekend!
Well done to Robbie who completed a 1.5km run in Manchester this weekend. We are delighted he achieved a medal and raised lots of money for charity together with his family.
Reading
Read the relevant pages of your reading book as detailed in your diary.
P4 will be visiting Giffnock Library next Tuesday 22nd May as part of the First Minister’s Reading Challenge. The children are required to take their reading passport with them, they should bring this into school this week in preparation.
Numeracy
10 minutes each night on Education City, Sumdog or Hit the Button.
Spelling
Complete words and active spelling tasks as detailed in your spelling jotter.
Health and Wellbeing
The children have been learning how their actions can change the way someone is feeling and how they can have a positive impact. They have been set a challenge to display an act of kindness towards someone else within their class Friendship Circle. They are encouraged to discuss this at home and share what they did and why. Perhaps they can perform additional acts of kindness for their family!
Cinderella & Rockerfella
Rehearsals continue and showtime creeps closer. Please see the previous post for information on show costumes.
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