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Category Archives: Technology
Creating an item which will help the environment.
The children did a fantastic job to invent an item which would help the environment. From robots to water conservation! Lots of team work and respecting opinions and ideas. Well done!
Cardboard needed
P5a will be completing a junk modelling challenge this week on Thursday Afternoon. We are looking for cardboard such as cereal boxes or kitchen roll tubes. Please send any ‘junk’ cardboard to Miss Mckay.
Weapons
We found out about the weapons that were used during the Scottish Wars of Independence.
We referred to the Battle of Bannockburn website.
Bannockburn Resources
We found out about pikes and the use of the defensive Shiltron, as demonstrated by some of the girls below.
Everyone then created their own shield using pattern, shape and a material of their choice – most chose paint. 
Persuasive Writing
Primary 5 have been looking into potential schools trips. They completed their online research and then wrote letters to our Head Teacher Mrs Dillon Ruddy. Pupils were tasked with writing a persuasive argument that explains why a trip would be beneficial. As you can see below they had a variety of mostly educational arguments. They were using a writing structure where they made their point(P) and then explained (E)their reason. 
Maths Week: STEM challenge
Pupils worked in small groups to build kit cars and robots. They had to use screw drivers and spanners to connect the plastic and metal pieces. They had to follow complex instructions, applying their understanding of 3D shape to build the various parts.
During the activity there was high levels of engagement despite it being very challenging. There was great team work with different pupils having different roles.
Well done to this team who completed their car in record time.
First Day of Primary 5
We had a great first day!
