The children have been learning about the Christmas Story and in particular, the account of the Magi. They have been discussing that, just as the Magi journeyed together to Bethlehem, so during Advent we are all  journeying towards Christmas. In order to demonstrate their understanding of the events, the children will be creating their very own stop motion films, which will focus on the journey The Magi took to meet the Baby Jesus.

In preparation for filming, they have been working hard scripting and preparing backdrops for each scene. Keep your eyes peeled as the completed videos will be posted soon!

Last week everyone took part in presenting their treat presentations to the class. Everyone presented with a loud, clear voice and confidently answered any questions asked. I was blown away with the ideas shared during the presentations and found it very hard to chose a winning team!

The children in Primary 4b have been learning about the purpose of information reports. Everyone could identify the main parts of a report and carried out some research in preparation for creating their own report this week!

World Children’s Day is UNICEF’s global day of action for children. An important part of World Children’s Day is children and young people learning about their rights and raising their voices on issues that affect them.

In Primary 4b we had a discussion about the importance of all children having an awareness of their rights and how powerful a child’s voice can be if there is an injustice or rights are not being upheld.

Anti-Bullying Week took place from the 13th – 17th November 2023 and focused on the theme of ‘Listen Up! (Respect our Rights)’ – because bullying is never acceptable.

Primary 4 spent time discussing what different forms of bullying may look like and who they can reach out to if they need support. Everyone enjoyed taking part in drama activities to explore the topic further.

Primary 4 have been working hard to prepare for their class learning assembly which will take place on the 8th December. In preparation for the assembly, the children have been learning about symbols of Advent. Last week they learned about the Advent Wreath and had a chance to make their own.

Primary 4b have been working hard in their collaborative groups to design and create a new sweet treat, inspired by the work of Willy Wonka in our class novel ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’. Their ideas, names and slogans are listed below.

Rollilops – have created a  sauce that you pour over leftovers to turn into a delicious dessert called ‘Chocolate Pop’.

Every drop makes your leftovers pop!

Gumdrops – have created a chocolate bar with edible wrappers that give you energy called ‘Level Up’.

Take one bite and you will be super fast!

Chocolate Secrets  – have created a chocolate bar that can help you time travel called ‘Dream Come True’.

Every bite visits a new or old time.

The Chocolate Fudge Force  have created an everlasting chocolate bar called ‘The Cocoa fusion’.

The everlasting delicious chocolate bar.

Sweet Treat Creation have created a chocolate bar that makes you levitate called  ‘Galaxy Marshmallow Floats’.

Every bite lifts you up.

Primary 4 enjoyed another interesting Music input today,  they learned more about pitch and rhythm and had fun singing new songs.

On Friday afternoon, Primary 4b were learning about the needs of themselves and others  through the themes of equity and equality. Everybody was able to identify and discuss  times in school where they needed support and understood that this was perhaps different for each individual as everybody is unique. Each group were then given a scenario to act out based on the themes of equity and equality. Well done Primary 4!

Today Primary 4 enjoyed their last Forest School session and what fun they had! The boys and girls couldn’t believe the autumnal change  when they arrived at the Forest today, everyone loved jumping in the leaves. There was a quick recap of fire safety before Mrs Carwood treated everyone to a toasted marshmallow.