Primary 4a are enjoying to build their own simple computer programs. They are working closely with Mr Harris from St Ninian’s to develop their confidence at using Scratch an online coding program. The children are using their problem solving to solve the task given to them by Mr Harris.
Primary 4a have been exploring the season of autumn this week and developing skills across the curriculum. Have a look at some of the work we have been doing.
We explored some autumn pictures using the VR headsets. We discussed what we could see with our peers and used the scenes as a stimulus for creating our own autumn pictures using different textures.
Lastly, we applied all our ideas to writing and wrote our own acrostic poems!
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.
Science Centre
Primary 3c have had a really busy last few weeks with different outings around our Local area and a trip to the Science Centre. Have a look at the pictures below. First of all we went into the Planetarium and learned all about Space, the constellations and the planets. Then we got a chance to explore each different floor of the Science Centre. Here were some of our favourite parts:
Sophie said: “My favourite part was the Planetarium because I liked seeing Space.”
Eesa said: “I liked the Planetarium because of the stars and I liked seeing the different animals which were in the shapes of the stars.”
Lewis said: “My favourite part was the upside down house. It was a house that you went into and it made you feel all funny and dizzy because it was upside down”.
Celeste said: “I liked the games especially the Multi-tasking game where you had to press the green buttons as soon as they changed colour. It was quite hard because you had to concentrate on lots of different things.”
Coding
We have been using lots of different digital technology this week! We have been coding using beebots and probots. Have a look at our pictures below:
We have also been using a coding programme on the Chromebooks which we have loved! We are becoming so good at it. Here are some of the things we enjoyed about it.
Isabella said: “I like being able to try and get the beebot to a destination.”
Gabriel M said “I like the games you can play when coding”.
Martha said ” I like using electronics to learn.”
Ellie said ” I enjoy using lots of different shapes with the probots. I had to try a few times before I worked out how to do it.”
Seonaidh said: “I thought the Beebots were really fun and they taught us how to independently find the treasure on the map by programming the beebot.”
PE and French
Today in PE we took our learning outdoors and made the most of the nice weather. We combined PE and French and played games using French instruction.
Digital Technology Week
P3c were lucky enough to learn about how people use technology in the wider environment. We used ozbots which were mini robots. We designed pathways for the ozbot to follow.
Local Area Topic
As part of of our Local Area topic, we have been enjoying the outdoors and conducting a traffic survey of the different vehicles which pass our school. We then created this information into graphs.
Library Visit
We walked to Giffnock Library and were lucky enough to find out about the different ways we can use the library and each selected a book to take back to class. We found out about the history of the library and had a look through some books about the history of the local area.
Science Centre Trip
A reminder that we will be going to Glasgow Science Centre next Tuesday (5th June). Children can bring a packed lunch if they wish or order a baguette from the school which we will bring with us.
Primary 3b have already been very busy, this term. Have a look at some of the things we have been learning.
This week, outdoors, we were consolidating our knowledge of times tables and addition strategies. We collected sticks, bark, leaves and stones.
We created pictures using the materials we had gathered. We allocated each object a value and then we calculated the total value of our pictures. We had a lot of fun doing this challenge.
“My favourite part of this was collecting all the stuff. It was like we were going on an adventure.” (Aleena)
“I liked making the pictures and calculating what value they were worth.” (Cian)
“I liked collecting all the stuff. I also liked working in my group with Gabriel E, Samuel and Cian.” (James)
This term, we have started doing gymnastics in PE. This week, we were stretching, balancing and working on controlling our bodies. We had some very talented leaders and demonstrators.
“I liked demonstrating jumping over the bench. My favourite part of it was choosing three shapes to make with my body.” (Mia)
“I liked doing the bridges in gymnastics. I loved being a team leader.” (Sarah)
In Talking & Listening, we learned about children’s and teachers rights. We had a group discussion about what we thought were rights and what were responsibilities.
Today, we had a real treat trying out the new Virtual Reality headsets. We had a go at using them to get used to them. We are looking forward to using them as part of our learning this term.
P3b and P3d are having great fun, in maths, this term.
“I liked breaking up the fractions and trying to see which ones would fit together.” (Gabriel B – 3b)
“I liked using the foam fractions because it was great fun. I liked using the one that was like a big pizza. Me and Matthew made houses out of them.”
(Joseph H – 3d)
“I liked making the fraction pizzas and I love playing games on the laptops.” (Emily – 3d)
“I liked that we could make things out of the shapes. We made an alien pop star.” (Mia – 3b)
“I liked how we could make whatever we wanted out of the shapes. My favourite part of maths is when we use the laptops because we do a whole load of different games. Sometimes Miss Gavin sets us games and sometimes we can choose our own.” (Sophie – 3b)
“I liked making different things out of the big shapes. I also like playing all the games on the laptops.” (Matthew – 3d)
“I liked how we play games on the laptops because they are a lot of fun.”
(Joseph K – 3d)
“I like using the laptops because it helps me to learn big numbers when I’m playing games.” (Eve – 3b)
“I like how we are doing different tasks in small groups. I really liked using the big shapes because it was a good way of helping me learn them. I like how Miss Gavin challenges us with different games, on the laptops, every week.”
(Penny – 3b)
“I liked using the big games. I liked making shapes with the big shapes.”
(Callum – 3b)
“I liked working with our workbooks this week. The big numbers were very challenging. I liked the big shapes because they were nice and glittery.”
(Rachel – 3b)
“My favourite game was the dominoes because I liked how we could build them up and knock them down. We made calculations with the spots on them.” (Maggie – 3b)
Digital Technology
We tried using the Virtual Reality Headsets which we have recently got in the school! We absolutely loved using them!
Maths fun
We regularly use Kahoot quizzes to help consolidate our learning in class. This group were playing a division quiz!
We also enjoyed practising our times tables through multiplication snap!
Talking and Listening
We have been working together in small groups to discuss the importance of our rights and responsibilities which we have been learning about in our topic!
