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Literacy

P6/7 write about The Rights of the Child

P6/7  have been learning about poetry and we linked it to our right of the month. Lots of authors around the world participated in an event organised by UNICEF called tiny stories so we decided to take part too. We wrote a poem about what we want for every child, all of them were very good but Alexander Street’s (P6) stood out.

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What I want for every child  By Alexander Street

I want every child to

have a home with lots of room

to play in.

I want every child to

be able to look into the eyes

of a loving parent or guardian.

I want every child to

wake up and hear birds singing

instead of gunshots.

I want every child to

run away from a chaser

instead of their home.

I want every child to

have a full meal

instead of the remains of one.

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Achievement

Building our Bricks

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Our Skills wall for Learning, Life and Work is increasing monthly with the pupils working hard to earn bricks.  This month, we say a big ‘well done’ to Oliver, Brodie, Eva and Matthew who have been building their skills in problem solving, independent learning and have shown good manners and a responsible attitude.  Keep up the good work.

Art, Science

Terrifying Tsunamis

painting-300x225In P4/5 we have been learning all about tsunamis and their impact. We have learnt how a tsunami occurs, where they are most likely to happen and how to create a good warning system. This is all part of our topic “Water”. We are also learning all about the water cycle in Science. Primary 4/5 have been creating a giant tsunami for their classroom wall. We’ll post a picture when we are finished!

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Rights Respecting Schools Primary 2/3

c d b fPrimary 2/3 are learning about the rights of the child in their Rights Respecting School topic.  The children acted out situations where rights were being respected.  The acted out their rights to an education by listening to the teacher, learning and  including everyone.  The also looked at their right to be safe and acted out some unkind behaviour in the playground. Well done Primary 2/3!  You certainly know your rights!

 

 

Art

Invent your own Magical Professor Competition

Primary 4/5 entered a national competition to create a Professor who worked at Hogwarts. They let their imagination loose and came up with some fantastic ideas. Sadly we didn’t win so now we’ll have to find some other way to go on a trip to London…

Great effort though from our P4/5 artists!comp  Here is Mhairi’s Professor.

Christmas

Lights, Camel, Action!

fullsizerenderThank you to the parents, friends and family who came to our Carols and Shortbread Concert last Wednesday.   The children worked very hard to learn their lines and perfect their singing voices and we hope you enjoyed the festive entertainment.  A special well done to the Primary 1 -3 children who put on a fantastic, funky nativity .  You were all superb!

Christmas

Carols and Shortbread

singWe are looking forward to entertaining our friends and family at our annual Carols and Shortbread concert on Wednesday 14th December, at 1.45pm.

All children should be dressed smartly in school uniform (shirt and tie if possible) for the carols and singing performances.

Our Street Dance crew should make sure they bring ‘street gear’ for their performance.  Clothes such as joggies, hoodies, t-shirts,  caps and of course trainers, is ideal!   Most of the children have a quick change, so clothes which are easy to get on and off are ideal!st

We look forward to seeing you all on Wednesday!

Christmas

Panto Time!

33111_fullJust a quick reminder that we are off to the Panto ‘OH YES WE ARE’ on Tuesday morning.  All children should bring a packed lunch as they will eat their lunch in the theatre during the interval.

The children will be dismissed from school at 3.15pm as normal.

 

 

 

ICT

CLASS BLOGS

writing-for-blog-1024x554We are now writing class blogs which can be found under the PUPILS tab on the landing menu.  Click on ‘Class Learning Blogs’ and select your child’s class and you can read about what we have been learning!

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Literacy

P4/5 WRITE ABOUT CRAZY CREATURES

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P4/5 have competed in a writing contest called Crazy Creatures. Everyone had to write a story that was 100 words or under.  Everyone had think of a creature and an enemy with super powers and then draw and write about it.

The winners will get it published in our library and it will be available for the pupils to read. They will also get a Crazy Creature goody bag and £ 1,000.

By Alex (P5) and Daniel (P4)

 

Christmas, PSA

Uplawmoor Christmas Fayre

c0d863da41b9209fba46e5a4e84dd81bLast weekend the PSA hosted a Christmas Fayre to raise money for the school.  There were lots of stalls to shop at.  You could buy frames, flowers, cakes, wood carved animals and lots of crafts.  There was also a tombola and a place where you could have a hot drink and a cake.

We are very grateful for the effort and time the parents put in to host a wonderful fayre. 

By Jody (P6) and Elyza (P1)