Sarah Burke – Class of 2015

Morrison Construction

Primary 4a had a visit from Morrison Construction today. They were set a Lego challenge to build the highest tower in the least amount of time with the least amount of bricks. The challenge proved harder than they expected with the teams having to communicate their ideas effectively. This gave the pupils another opportunity to explore the STEM skills required for possible future careers.

“I didn’t think I would enjoy this but I actually did.” Mia

”We used teamwork and problem solving skills. We also had to measure our towers.” Adam

”I enjoyed the challenge because we got to use Lego and we had to use our measuring skills.” Iniyah

”It was very challenging because we needed to work together to make the most money by building the tallest tower.” Matthew.

Chemistry

Another exciting day for primary four with a visit from chemistry teacher Mrs Harkess. We carried out an experiment to test which chemicals were soluable and which were insoluable.

Enterprise Project

Primary four have chosen to do an enterprise project for their current social studies topic. They have been learning about the different roles required to run a successful business and have now set up their own businesses in class. Today they had a visit from Distinction Health and Beauty owner, Katie, to discuss what skills and qualities you need to run a business. The confidently interviewed her and then with her help they wrote a business plan for their own ideas on how to raise money for charity. Watch this space for more updates on our businesses.

STEM WEEK

Today primary 4a welcomed two engineers into their class to talk about their jobs. The class learned lots of new information, confidently asked questions and even took part in some experiments. Some of primary four are now even considering jobs in engineering.

World Book Day

Primary 4a had a great time on World Book Day. They took part in lots of reading activities and challenges throughout the day including a readathon with the other primary four pupils. They confidently shared information about their favourite books and costumes. Have a look at some of our pictures from the day.

Shapes and their properties

Primary 4a have been exploring shapes and their properties this week. They have developed their confidence at naming 2d and 3D shapes and can use the correct vocabulary to describe them.

”I know that a cuboid has 12 edges and 6 faces.” Adam

”A cube has 6 faces.” Euan

Global Play Day

Primary 4a thoroughly enjoyed Global Play Day on Wednesday. They worked will with their peers to develop key skills whilst having fun playing games.

The class agreed that by taking part in games they were developing their team work skills, independence and sense of responsibility. Kian even suggested that it was the perfect chance to make new friends!

Data Handling

Primary 4a have been developing their maths skills in STEM this week. They have been discussing inheritance and comparing generations of families. They collected data on a fictional family and presented it neatly into a tally chart. They then used the data to create a bar chart and extended themselves even further by learning to create bar charts using excel! Well done P4a!

Here are some pictures of them collecting data for a survey of their own choice which they will use to create written and electronic bar charts independently.

A busy week in P4a!

Primary 4a are enjoying taking part in the First Minister’s Reading Challenge and have created a bar chart to keep a record of how many books they have read. They participated in Drop It and Read last week for Book Week. When they heard the whistle go off in class they stopped what they were doing and read their private reading books.

We are taking part in The Hour of Code and to launch this Mrs Neil introduced us to some very exciting coding websites. Primary 4a are extremely talented and writing their own games and activities using different coding software. Use the links on Glow to show off your coding skills at home too!

Chloe brought in her world record attempt for tap to show the class. A very well deserved certificate!