Primary 4b had a busy first week back at school after the holidays! They enjoyed learning across the curriculum, particularly exploring new activities in DLL, starting a new class topic and revising Measure and Area in Maths.
Last Day Fun
It was a really exciting day in Primary 4b to mark the start of the Christmas Holidays. We started the morning with a fun STEM activity where each group had to design a maze for a furry snowball. After break the class split into teams to compete in a Christmas themed quiz, team Snowman were the winners.
We finished off the day with a fun afternoon of party games and dancing. A great start to the holidays indeed!
Stop Motion Films
Primary 4b have completed filming their stop motion animations about the journey the Three Wise Men took to meet Jesus.
Click on the links below to watch our animations.
Lights…Camera…Action!
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!
Sweet Treat Presentations
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!
Information Report
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
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
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.
Learning Assembly
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.
Sweet Treat Creations
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.