P4b have been learning about estimating and measure in Maths. We used our knowledge of everyday objects and our eye for detail to estimate the length of items of our choice. We measured the items and recorded and compared the results.
We then used some different measuring instruments to measure larger objects and distance outside. Our estimates improved with practice!
Primary 4a are learning that an electrical circuit is a continuous loop of conducting materials. The worked in small groups to follow a diagram to create their own circuit using simple components.
Primary 4a used their knowledge of everyday classroom objects to make estimates of length. They then used their rulers to accurately measure the items they had chosen to the nearest centimetre, recorded the information in their jotters and compared their estimates to the actual lengths.
Primary four were very lucky to be invited to a retreat organised by Father Stephen today. The children worked with Father Stephen, sixth year pupils from St.Ninian’s and volunteers from SPRED to explore the Bread of Life and prepare them for receiving their sacraments this year. 
Primary 4b have been learning about Charles Rennie Mackintosh in Social Studies. This week we went on a trip to Scotland Street School Museum.
In the morning we met the Head Master; he was very strict! We went on a tour of some of the museum and learned about what life would have been like for children when the school first opened. Boys and girls played separately and even took different lessons! The girls would learn how to cook, clean and look after a home, whilst the boys learned woodwork and other skills to prepare them for the world of work.
In the afternoon we took part in a workshop called Shapes of Mackintosh which was great fun! We loved being in a building that Charles Rennie Mackintosh had designed and enjoyed looking at all of the hidden shapes and symbols.
On Wednesday, primary 4d spent time in the wet and windy Chestnut Garden. We were using our senses to describe a setting and the surroundings helped us come up with some fantastic descriptive vocabulary! Well done primary 4d!
Primary 4a have been examining influential Scots from history. Last week they studied John Logie Baird and discussed the influence he has had on their lives today. The children then worked in groups to design and create a television of the future. They used their presenting skills to confidently share their ideas with their classmates.
Primary 4d spent the afternoon researching prominent figures of their choice from Scotland’s past, taking notes about their lives and discussing their achievements in groups. We then had a lively class discussion and the pupils debated, shortlisted and chose the 5 people that they wanted to learn more about over the course of the topic. The famous, historic and influential Scots chosen by the class are:
Calgacus – First Scot to be recorded in history;
John Logie Baird – Inventor of the television;
Alexander Fleming – Discoverer of penicillin;
Robert Louis Stevenson – Famous Scottish novelist;
James Watt – Inventor and engineer.
Well done primary 4d!
Primary 4a have been learning to engage their readers in their writing this week. They have been exploring different settings and using lots of ambitious vocabulary to add excitement and suspense to their stories. They worked as a team to add as many adjectives as possible to the setting they were given before writing indepedently.
“We were learning how to work as a team to describe a setting.” (Hannah H)
“I liked working as a team because we all had a job to do.” (Matthew)
“I liked that my team worked together and didn’t argue.” (Lara)
“I enjoyed writing about a setting using interesting adjectives.” (Leilani)
