This month in Primary 3a we have been working really hard in science, social studies, art, ICT, French and music. In science we have been learning about different types of renewable energy. We took part in the “switch off fortnight” challenge, which encouraged us to save energy at school and at home – some of us even had to teach our parents how to be more eco-friendly! We have been learning about the importance of caring for our environment so that we can help stop pollution. We were even practicing our persuasive writing to persuade Mr Lawson to make Giffnock Primary more eco-friendly.

 

We were really excited to have our first trip of the year when we went for a walk in the local area. We looked out for solar panels, different types of houses and homes and collected some leaves. We used the leaves as inspiration to create some “Awesome Autumn Art” by using colour, line and texture to create leaf prints and a portrait of an autumn tree.

 

In French we have been learning to say the days of the week and months of the year so that we can now talk about the date in French. C’est fantastique!

 

In ICT we have been learning to use search engines to research eco-friendly houses and homes.

 

Finally, in music we have been learning all about rhythm and rests. We have also been learning some musical notes with hand signs.

 

Awesome Achievers

We have been celebrating our personal, sporting, responsible and creative achievements in P3a this month. Some people have been taking on some extra responsibilities at home to help out with cooking and looking after pets.  A few of us have been proud of becoming more independent in doing our homework, calculations and making computer games.  We have been delighted with our achievements in various sports including: swimming, football, gymnastics, golf, climbing and tennis.  Some of us have even demonstrated our achievements by performing for the Bollywood dance show.  Others have been really creative by building a hedgehog house and practicing our drawing skills. Personal achievements this month have included taking part in a Brownies service. Well done to the awesome achievers in P3a!