January 22, 2019
by Mr McKenna
Comments Off on Primary 2 Read, Write, Count bags
In November Primary 2 visited the Foundry, where they received yellow bags with 3 reading books, numeracy games and a note pad. Please let us know what you thought of these bags by filling out the Parental survey at the following … Continue reading
January 16, 2019
by Mr McKenna
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Following on from our Living/Non-living lesson, we decided to sort animals into categories. We had to decide on the best categories to represent our animal. First, we sorted them into the categories Water, Flying and Land but then we decided … Continue reading
January 15, 2019
by Mr McKenna
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Just a little reminder that St Mark’s Primary runs a FREE Early Bird Club every morning from 8.00 am until the start of school, 8.45 am. The Early Bird Club is a great way to start the school day, where … Continue reading
January 14, 2019
by Mr McKenna
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This week’s whole school homework focuses on the Show Racism the Red Card campaign. In Primary 2, we have had a general discussing in class about ‘everyone being different and everyone being special’ but if you would like to discuss this more … Continue reading
January 11, 2019
by Mr McKenna
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In Numeracy and Mathematics this week, some of the children have been learning about Fraction. We have learning about the relationship between wholes and halves, and that two halves make a whole. We have then applied this knowledge to quarters … Continue reading
January 11, 2019
by Mr McKenna
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Ahead of our topic (Farming, Weather and Fairtrade) we have been doing some science work. We have been discussing what it means to be living and what characteristics do living things have in common.
January 11, 2019
by Mr McKenna
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During Golden Time, the pupils of Primary 2 have the opportunity to use the skills and knowledge they’ve gained throughout the week, participation in a wide selection of activities. Making crowns to celebrate The Epiphany. Using IT skills to develop … Continue reading
January 11, 2019
by Mr McKenna
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Well done to today’s winners of the Head Teacher Awards. In particular, congratulations to the boys and girls of P2.
January 9, 2019
by Mr McKenna
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Congratulations for the winners of the Head Teacher’s Award for Expressive Art and I hope you enjoyed your special Tea with the Head Teacher. Also, have a look at the P2a Achievements page to see what great things P2a have been succeeding at.
January 8, 2019
by Mr McKenna
Comments Off on Term 2 overview
Previously, parents/guardians have expressed a interesting in finding out what their children will be learning at the start of each term in order to support their learning at home. With this in mind, we have produced a Term 2 Overview … Continue reading
