During January P3a have been working very hard and have been learning about some very interesting things. In science we have been learning how magnets work. Rosie said, “We learned about the North and South poles. If you put two of the same poles together then they will repel. If you put the opposite ones together they will attract.” We investigated using magnets through different materials; Innes said, “We made a maze and a character. We put them on the table and used a magnet underneath the table to bring it around the maze.”

 

In ICT we have been using our research skills to find out information about different Scottish inventors. We have been using different websites to find facts about the inventors. We recorded the information so that we could report back to the class. “Did you know that Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone and he was born in 1847?” said Alex. We also played a fun interactive game to find out about John Logie Baird and how he made the Television.

 

We have been researching people from the past by finding out about some Scottish Inventors. We completed a really challenging task by using clues to help us find about some Scottish inventors. We looked at our poster of skills for learning, life and work and saw that we were using our problem solving, leadership and working with others skills.

 

In RME we explored Chinese New Year and how it is celebrated. We investigated the Chinese Zodiac designing our own animal with adjectives to describe their personality. We used our artistic skills using line, shape and colour to create dragons and “good luck” cards with special Chinese writing.

 

In Health and Wellbeing we have been focusing on the topic of courage. We have been using our talking and listening skills to discuss various acts of courage and have been thinking about ways to help us be more courageous when we are scared.

 

Awesome Achievers

P3a have been awesome achievers this month in music, sport, personal skills and hobbies. Some people have felt they have been achieving by helping others. Some of us continue to challenge ourselves in reading and maths by practicing our times tables. One person has been proud of being able to do a walk over in gymnastics. Others are happy with their sporting abilities in swimming and cycling. One person has started to take piano lessons, while others have been exploring their creative skills by building and making things. Some of us have been really excited to be starting cubs and brownies. Well done P3a!