This week is Dyslexia Awareness week. We found out that dyslexia impacts 1 in 10 people.
We will also receive blue ribbons to show awareness.
For more information visit https://www.dyslexiascotland.org.uk/
Scarecrow building in P2b
Maths Week Scotland
Last week was Maths Week Scotland and Primary 2 had great fun exploring different mathematic concepts.
We used Bee bots to develop our vocabulary of movement and direction. The Beebots also encourage early coding skills.
We also explored tessellation and explored how shapes could fit together. We used the 3D shapes to create our own freestanding structures and discussed the features of different free day shapes.
We also took part in an outdoor number hunt using a map of the school to find the locations.
We also continued to work on using the chromebooks independently.
As part of the whole school homework, Primary 2 produced awesome maths at home photographs.
Build a bridge
Build a bridge task
Primary 2b were given the challenge of constructing a bridge collaboratively using play dough and pasta.
They had to consider the uses of both materials and the best way to use them. Through exploring they were able to find ways to make the structure freestanding. Then they discussed different techniques and shapes.
As you can see our final designs are excellent!
Spitfire
Primary 2 watched out for the spitfire flyover on the 17th September 2020. The spitfire was flying as a symbol of thanks for the hard work on the NHS. Even though the spitfire was far away we could still hear it’s noisy engine. Some of the children then built their own spitfires and excitedly talked about the spitfire. This worked as a great reminder that we should always be thankful and grateful to those around us.
Planting
During assembly Mr Hutcheson spoke about the meaning of nurture.
Inspired by this Primary 2 planted flowers which we will be growing in the classroom over the next few weeks. We will be learning how to look after plants and what they need. In RE we have been looking at the natural beauty in the world around us and growing our beautiful flowers will help us to remember this.
23rd September
Shout out to this week’s award winner. Great effort across the curriculum!
11th September certificate winners
Check out this week’s award winners. Well done you three superstars!
Throwing and Catching skills
Week beginning 7th September
In PE this week we have been working on throwing and catching skills.
On Friday afternoon as our Golden time activity we used balloons to practise throwing and catching skills. The children loved it. Also it was a great way to reuse Mrs Carwood’s balloons.
4th September Awards
Well done to our P2B awards winners this week, hard working and showing themselves to be successful learners.
