Author: Mrs Macintyre

Here are a few snaps of what we’ve been up to this week!

ExPLORE Projects! Well to done to everyone in primary 6 who all did a fantastic job of presenting their projects!

Alex and Zia led a fantastic cricket lesson! Well done boys, this was enjoyed by the whole class!

The Braidbar Monthly reporters also had an interview with Mrs Friel to write an article all about a day in the life of our Head Teacher. Read it now in the March edition of Braidbar Monthly.

This morning we had our K’nex Challenge! Our challenge was to create a go-kart which was between 10-20 tall and 10-30 with its own steering mechanism to turn left and right. We had an hour to discuss, plan and build our designs before the winners were announced! See the process below…

Following our planning stage, we met with the judges to ensure that our design met the brief, and  to answer some of their questions about design choices.

The final models…

Well done to all of our finalists who took part in the challenge, and a huge congratulations to our runners up, Alex and Ryan, and our winners, Ewan and Samyan! Our winning team will attend the next stage of the competition, the semi-finals, in May! Stay tuned for their K’nex journey!

A huge well done to Rebecca, Alexa, Eden, Aisha and Matthew who all helped to present our assembly this morning. Rebecca and Alexa did a fantastic job of presenting, Eden was excellent with the tehcnology, and Aisha and Matthew gave a wonderful input all about our Intergenerational work. The assembly went on without a hitch, and many of the teachers commented on what a wonderful job all of these primary 6 helpers did. Well done everyone!

Also, GOOD LUCK to Rebecca, who is taking part in the East Renfrewshire Dancing Competition tonight! We can’t wait to hear how you get on!

Please find this weeks homework listed below.

Reading –

If all groups could read the first two ‘famous people’ fact files for Thursday, and the second two for Monday.

Spelling –

Monday and Tuesday – Words x 4

Wednesday and Thursday – Your choice of active strategy

Maths –

Following the success and enjoyment of Sumdog last week, we’ve decided to carry this out for homework for another week! Please complete a minimum of 10-15 minutes per night. Remember, progress can be tracked!

ExPLORE Homework Task –

It has been really exciting to hear about some of the projects which are underway already! Keep up this enthusiasm, and keep working on it. Remember, the due date in next Wednesday (27th). Please ask if you have any questions.

This week in primary six we have been preparing for our forthcoming K’nex Challenge due to take place next week.

We started with simple challenges such as creating various 2D and 3D shapes but quickly progressed on to constructing more complex models, like wheelbarrows, see-saws and sailboats. Through this we’ve also looked at constructing levers and pulleys, analysing how this can add to a design by making certain functions easier to carry out.

 

Please find the alternative lunch menu for Thursday 12th March below. Enjoy!

Please find this weeks homework listed below.

Reading –

Reading will take place in class, in the form of a class reader. This is to follow on the novel started by Mrs Moran last week, as the class have really enjoyed it.

Spelling –

Monday and Tuesday – Words x 4

Wednesday and Thursday – Your choice of active strategy

Remember, spelling assessment on Friday!

Maths –

Please complete 10-15 minutes of Sumdog per night. Remember, progress can be tracked!

ExPLORE Homework Task –

Dear Parent/Carer,

As part of your child’s homework this term, I would like them to complete a personal research task.

To carry out research, the children have been learning to use the ExPLORE approach. ExPLORE stands for plan, locate, organise, represent and evaluate. There is some further information about this approach in your child’s homework diary.

Our Interdisciplinary Learning Topic this term is The Victorians. So far, we have looked at a large range of aspects of life during the Victorian Era such as workhouses, fashion, food, and even architecture. Your child should select an area of the Victorian Era that they are particularly interested in, and carry out research using the ExPLORE approach. They may choose to research an area that has not been covered in class.

The finished piece of work could be in the form of a poster, PowerPoint presentation (four or five slides maximum) or even a 3D model.  Each pupil should be prepared to talk to the class about their research project.

The finished work should be submitted by Wednesday 27th March. This allows us two days to present and feedback before the end of term. If you have any questions or would like some further information, please do not hesitate to ask.

Thank you for your continued support, and enjoy the ExPLORE task!

Other news –

Please check the previous post for information regarding Red Nose Day! Fun celebrations and fundraising due to take place on Friday!

Red Nose Day is on Friday 15^th March!

The Braidbar Pupil Council members have organised some fundraising activities on this day. We would encourage children to come to school on Friday 15^th March wearing an item of red, and/or a Red Nose Day accessory and to bring a chocolate donation. In the afternoon a chocolate tombola will take place and each class will be invited along for their chance to win! Tickets are priced at 20p each.

 As well as this, the lovely dinner ladies are making some Red Nose Day jammy biscuits! These will be 40p (cash) and can be pre-ordered from Monday 11^th March.

We can’t wait to raise some money for this worthwhile charity who help vulnerable people in the UK and internationally!

Braidbar Pupil Council

Please find this weeks homework detailed below.

Spelling

Monday and Tuesday – Words x 4

Wednesday and Thursday – Active spelling strategy of your choice.

Reading 

As World Book Day falls this Thursday, reading homework is to read for 10 minutes each night completely for pleasure! Please be prepared to talk about the book you have been reading, such as main character, main idea and favourite parts. Pupils are more than welcome to choose a book from the class or school library to start reading this week if they wish.

Maths 

This weeks maths homework can be found in the homework section of Education City. Please ensure that the three assigned tasks are completed by the end of the week. If you have any issues accessing this, please let me know.

Two weeks ago in writing we spent time looking at the features of plays scripts before writing our own.

Since then, we became the directors, using iMovie to turns these scripts into actual films. We worked on them over the course of a week or so, all leading up to our Friday afternoon premier! We enjoyed watching the selection of different genres ranging from action to comedy, murder mystery to sci-fi, and even one with a very serious message about mental health.

Of course, it wouldn’t have been a true movie premier without a red carpet and some popcorn!