This week we have been working hard at our mental maths skills and also completing our learning in symmetry, including problem solving challenges. We also looked outdoors to find signs of symmetry in nature and used MS Paint tools to create symmetrical images.

We have been writing persuasive letters to our local councillors regarding rubbish, why it is a problem and what we would like them to do about it. We have been focusing on using persuasive language, openers and rhetorical questions, as well as setting a formal letter out correctly.

We have also been developing our handwriting, spelling and comprehension skills.

We have begun learning about Biodiversity as our new topic and have worked well with a friend to research and create an online book about our findings.

In Loose Parts, we enjoyed working together to make animal habitats.

We have enjoyed participating in the SFA competition to create a poem or picture to inspire Scotland at the World Cup.

In French, we have continued to learn to talk about family members and numbers.

With Miss Allan, we have been developing our ICT animation skills and also learning about people who have made a difference in RME.

We have been working hard in P.E to develop our running, throwing and jumping techniques. We have also been working in teams during field games.

In our Health and Wellbeing work, we have learned about the signs of a heart attack and what we can do in an emergency situation.

We have enjoyed our drumming lessons with Mr Foggo. In Drama, we have been developing our character skills and quick improvisations.