Well done P7, you were fabulous in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat.
Stop Motion movies
Primary 2 have been creating their own cities and stories. Pupils then used iPads to create their own stop motion films. Here are just a few, some contain sound.
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Music Lesson
Today pupils were using glockenspiels to play a simple tune.
Easter Bonnet Parade 29th March
Well done Primary 2 you all made fabulous bonnets. Every child had to mix their own colours, paint on their own design and add any additional details themselves.
Fairtrade
Primary 2 looked at different chocolate bars and made their own eye catching chocolate bars. These have been given in to our local COOP, thanks to Mr Mariner for arranging this.
Every bar needed to include the Fairtrade symbol and the COOP.
Week Beginning 25th February
Child Led Exploration
Gymnastics
This week in PE we have started exploring the different jumps, rolls and movements we can do using the equipment.
Music Session with Mrs Duggie
Thank you to all parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles who came along for the session.
Music and families
For their third and final lesson with Mrs Duggie, the children of Primary 2 would like to invite their families to join in with their lesson.
This lesson with take place in the classroom this Thursday 28th at the times shown below,
P2a 1.30 – 2.00 pm
P2b 2.00 – 2.30 pm
Everyone is welcome, just bring your singing voice!
Week beginning 18th February 2019
Parent Partnership Film Afternoon
This week we were treated to a Film afternoon. We watched the Highway Rat and enjoyed juice and popcorn. We are really grateful to all the parents who organised this event. Thank you.
World Thinking Day
The 22nd February marks World Thinking day. Many of our pupils wore their Rainbow and Beavers clothing today. The pupils talked enthusiastically about the activities they take part in. Rainbows starts at age 5 and Beavers can join from age 6 – perfect for Primary 2.
Reading Challenge
Jakson, Ciaran and Eva have been participating in reading challenge this week. They had to read aloud to 20 people. They have been reading to P2 and P7 pupils and in the wider community. They went to the Foundry on Wednesday and on Thursday to Arthurlie Family Centre where they read to the nursery children. A super example of three Successful Learners and Confident Individuals.
Music with Mrs Duggie
Mrs Duggie was in teaching us about rhythm this week. We can’t wait to share our new songs and games with families next Thursday.
The P2B family session with Mrs Duggie will be happening in our classroom on Thursday 28th February at 2pm. As this is a family event we would encourage you to come along as there will be great fun and games for all ages.
Coffee and Chat
Remember the coffee and chat is this coming Tuesday afternoon 26th, this is an informal opportunity to come along and here about plans in P2. A brief update will be added to the blog after for those interested but unable to attend.
Egg Cartons
Primary 2 are looking for cardboard egg cartoons, if you have any please send them in. Thanks.
Music
Primary 2 will be working with a music specialist on 14th, 21st and 28th Feb. The specialist is going to come in and do 3 sessions with each class on singing games and rhymes.
On the 28th February parents are invited to come along.
P2a 1:30 – 2:10
P2b 2:10 – 2:40
Please note that these times are estimates but it will be in the afternoon.
A letter will follow after the long weekend.
Thanks
Miss Mckay
Burn’s Day
The lunch hall will be serving a Burn’s Day menu in the 24th January. 
Scottish themed Friday Afternoon
Activities including –
Making our own tartans using a paper weaving technique
Creating a thistle using collage technique
Steven Brown inspired highland cows focusing on colour and line techniques
Scottish Assembly – 30th January 2019
Following a request by pupils, on Wednesday some pupils will be sharing some Scottish dance, poetry and music at assembly. If you would like to attend this assembly it will begin at 2pm.
Many pupils in Primary 2B have volunteered to sing a song. They will be singing Katie Bairdie .
See the link below should they wish to practise at home https://soundcloud.com/scottishbooktrust/4-katie-bairdie
This week, pupils have also written their own versions of Katie Bairdie.
