February 7, 2019
by Mr McKenna
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In Primary 2, we use Sumdog as our Numeracy and Mathematics homework on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s. Research has shown that at least 30 minutes of Sumdog per week has a beneficial impact on the development of Numeracy and Mathematics skills. Moreover … Continue reading
February 6, 2019
by Mr McKenna
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We have been learning about what makes a good sentence. In Primary 1, we learned how to construct simple sentences with a noun and one verb, I see a dog. In Primary 2, we are learning how to construct more … Continue reading
February 5, 2019
by Mr McKenna
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Today is Safer Internet Day. Primary 2 were joined by the St. Mark’s Digital Leaders from Primary 4-7 to teach them how to be safer online.
February 5, 2019
by Mr McKenna
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Each Monday and Wednesday the children are given spelling homework made up of 8 to 10 words in total. These words are used in the Spelling assessment that is carried out in class every Friday, so it is very important … Continue reading
February 4, 2019
by Mr McKenna
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We will be going to the Foundry this Tuesday morning for our second library visit this year. We will meet Mary the librarian and have the chance to borrow a book again. Have a chat with your child about books … Continue reading
January 28, 2019
by Mr McKenna
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This week’s Whole school homework focuses on Health and Well-being. Health and Wellbeing Family Learning Activity With the help of their families, children should complete one task from each colour representing different aspects of Health and Well-being. Click the links below … Continue reading
January 22, 2019
by Mr McKenna
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Please note the following instructions regarding Adverse Weather: Adverse Weather In the past, we have had severe disruption as a result of bad weather around this time last year. In the event of a similar situation arising this winter we … Continue reading
January 22, 2019
by Mr McKenna
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This week the whole school homework will be focusing on the First Minister’s Reading Challenge. The blue booklets were handed out in Aug/Sept and Primary 2 should find their booklets in their orange homework folders. This week’s whole school homework … Continue reading
January 22, 2019
by Mr McKenna
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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 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
