In class today we were investigating whether objects would sink or float. We were learning how density and buoyancy can affect our experiment. As a class we decided to ensure we had a fair test we dropped our items from the same height and the same water. However, we decided to explore if our results would alter if we used a different solution to drop our objects in.  We were able to determine whether the objects were less or more dense than the amount of water.

In class we have been learning about Anderson and Morrison shelters from WW2. We have been working collaboratively to design and make our own shelters. Some groups have faced different challenges along the way and we have had to use our problem solving brains to fix them. I cannot wait to see your final shelters!

We have also had even more war memorabilia! P6/7 are really embracing learning about WW2!

Well done to all of the Primary 7 pupils who participated in the Lochgoilhead Assembly. You were all absolutely fantastic and you were able to show pupils, parents, guardians, guests and staff everything that you achieved at Lochgoilhead. Well done!

Primary 6/7 have been very fortunate that some of the pupils in the class have been able to bring in WW2 memorabilia. Yesterday, we were exploring an arm band that a soldier wore during the war and we looked at the small bible he was given before going to war.

Thank you to anyone who has brought things into class to share.

Welcome to International Week in P6/7! This week primary 6/7 will be investigating and developing their own knowledge about the country of China. Yesterday, we were visited by a mandarin teacher and we were learning lots of new vocabulary. We are very lucky to have another 5 weeks of learning mandarin too.  P6/7 were super and were able to sing a song in mandarin by the end of the lesson – well done!

Primary 7 had the opportunity to hear from a WW2 historian – Mr. Sinclair yesterday. He spoke to us about the children and different individuals that were evacuated during the war. There were lots of interesting questions and answers at the end to develop our knowledge and understanding.

In class today, we completed a Mental Maths Speed Challenge.

After completing the challenge we had to collaborate with one another to find the correct answers. We were able to discuss the strategies we had used to answer the variety of questions. As we were discussing each question we had to self – assess our own work.