Author Archives: Miss McKay

British Isles

As part of our British Isles topic, we have started to explore the different landscapes. Pupils were tasked with identifying man made and natural features.

We then discussed their decisions using ABC for talk, to agree, build upon and challenge their ideas.  The most interesting discussions were around farms, forests and the Giant’s Causeway. 

Following this pupils were asked to identify Scotland on the map. There were several ideas. We will be continuing to use atlases and maps over the next few weeks to explore the habitats and environments.

 

 

Legion of Mary

On Thursday we had the pleasure of visitors from the Legion of Mary. The children heard how the Legion of Mary works across Barrhead to support the parish.

The children then led prayers before we completed a decade of the Rosary!

Music

Our final music listening session. The children have responded very well to this music based upon Tam O Shanter. They were able to recognise ascending and descending notes, glissando and various instruments. 

St. Valentines of Rome

Primary 5 found out about St. Valentine of Rome. He is the patron saint of Love, young couples, marriages and beekeepers.

Instead of making Valentine’s day cards everyone made a friendship card. We followed steps to draw beautiful bees.

 

As a treat Mrs Muscat made empire biscuits with the class during golden time.

Homework

Remember numeracy homework is to be completed by Friday and there is a second quiz which will be available from Monday.

We will then go over the answers in class on Thursday 13th February.

If you want to work on your time knowledge to have a go at

Stop the Clock level 1        O’clock and half past

Stop the Clock level 2      Quarter to and quarter past

Stop the Clock level 3       5 minutes

Stop the Clock level 4       Exact minutes

Stop the clock level 5       24hr clock

Numeracy recall

Hit the button contains lots of different options and can be used to practise number bonds, times table recall and division facts, all very useful skills to be working on.

If you are looking to practise written addition and subtraction questions, this number generation will help by giving you various numbers which you can add or subtract. Mission 2110 is also good for practising more complex calculations.

Happy Holidays

 

Miss Mckay

 

 

 

Star Pupil 27th Jan

Shout out to this week’s star pupil who has been working really hard to earn this! Over the past few weeks he has shown a positive attitude to his work, he tries his best to improve each day and his kind to his peers.

Well done James!