This has been a busy, productive but enjoyable month for Primary 6b.
We have particularly enjoyed participating in Maths Week Scotland. We learnt how maths is employed in various jobs and thoroughly embraced the challenge of a variety of practical maths activities. We learnt to use our problem solving skills and collaborate as a team when embarking on the aluminium architectural challenge. We had to work co-operatively to design the sturdiest and tallest freestanding tower using tin foil. We also enjoyed having Mr Sabatini, a P2 parent, visit our class to talk about his job as a banker. We learnt all about the world of finance, including the importance of saving and budgeting.
In Social Studies, as part of our Natural Disasters topic, we have been developing our note-taking and research skills and have used Microsoft Publisher to create our own structured information leaflets.
In Art, we have been learning all about monochromatic colour to make different shades. We used different painting techniques to create a tsunami picture inspired by the work of Japanese artist Hokusai.
In PE, we have been developing our skills in team games. We have been working hard in perfecting our passing and shooting skills in both netball and hockey. We have also been developing our leadership skills by undergoing Playzone training. We have been working closely with Craig Gordon, East Renfrewshire’s Active School Co-ordinator, culminating in us leading playground games with our younger children over the coming weeks.
We have also been busy preparing for our Inclusion Service on October 11th. We have been writing our own poetry and learning all about the importance of embracing diversity. We hope to see you all at Orchardhill Church at 1:30pm.
Literacy and Numeracy
Our learning in these areas will draw upon the contexts listed above but will differ according to the needs of each class / group. Your support with consolidation of core learning through homework activities will be very beneficial to our children.
