Have a look at the attached file to see exactly what we’ll be up to in P6 this term.

Term Planner

Hello, lovely to see you again!

This week we had focus on Iceland for our Guided Reading.  It’s amazing just how different each country has been so far and we’ve not even left Europe yet!

In numeracy we looked at subtraction and the different strategies we can use from Glasgow Counts.  It’s been fun to get back into it after 5 months, some pupils even thought they’d forgotten how to do subtraction.

We had loads of fun continuing on with our topic.  As each session unfolds so we find out more about our place in the world and the effect we all have on a rapidly changing climate.  So far we have founded our village, city and twinned exotic island.  Each group used their research and creativity skills to develop each aspect of our fictional community.  Here are some photos of the astounding work.

The whole  school focus this week was Mental Health.  A hugely important aspect of all our lives, no matter our age.  I was really taken aback by the maturity in which P6 openly discussed their experiences and feelings and just how supportive they are of each other.  It’s a really special class.  As part of learning we used art to communicate how we feel.  See below for just some of the amazing work produced.

It’s been great having an almost full class again.  There’s been a tremendous buzz of excitement around P6 as everyone continues to get to know each other and remember how much fun St Albert’s is.

We had an introduction to what our topic is going be for term 1.  There will be different approach to how it’s normally, it’s really exciting as it’s brand new to me too.  Already the pupils are producing amazing pieces of week.  Groups have been allocated and have produced high quality short films about Climate Change, the overarching theme of our topic.  When the films are finished I’ll post some here.  For more info on how the topic will look, click on the link below.

http://globalstorylines.org.uk/

Here are some photos of the work we’ve been doing using iPads.

In Numeracy we focused on revision of how to use the Glasgow Counts strategy of “Partitioning”.  Make sure you ask your child at home and see if they can explain it to you!

In literacy, we found out about Italian food for our Guided Reading.  The only problem was that it made everyone desperate to eat pizza and ice cream!

This week’s whole school focus will be on Mental Health and the important role it plays throughout our lives.

Hello, lovely to see you again!  Although the past week or so has been one that has changed on a daily basis I’m still amazed by the resilience and positive attitude of everyone in P6.  Huge credit is due to every last one!

Some important information.

1.  PE will be on Monday afternoons and Thursday mornings.  For the foreseeable future ALL PE will be outdoors, this falls in line with Public Health recommendations on physical activity involving large numbers.
2. In order to maximise the comfort and safety of your children it is recommended they bring outdoor shoes and waterproofs each day.  This will ensure all possible opportunities for Outdoor Learning can take place in any weather (and we all know Scotland is renowned for “any weather!)
3. P6 will be getting their own Microsoft  Teams Login details soon.  Microsoft Teams will is a secure online forum whereby homework, assignments and feedback can be given.  I’ll give more info soon.

Last week we focused on 5 digit numbers, rounding, estimation and place value in numeracy.  We practised our number lines outdoors. Our topic for Guided Reading was Greece.

Here are some photos from last week’s fun.

I learned an important lesson last week, white boards and white board pens don’t work in the rain.  I’ll need to have a rethink for the next time…..

Hello back to everyone.  It’s been amazing to see all the staff and pupils return to St Albert’s after such a long time.  Obviously a lot had happened since March and a lot has changed in the school. However, they smiling faces around the school show how well we’ve all managed to adapt to the new way of working.

I’m delighted to be in P6 this year and I’m amazed how well they’ve all settled in to a new classroom in the upper school.  I’m excited for a new challenge.  I realise due to the restrictions in place I won’t be able to properly meet all the parents for a while but if you have any concerns please feel free to contact me through

I’ve included some of the photos we’ve taken in our first week back.

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