Class 3 kicked off Term 3 with some fun outdoor learning activities with Primary 5. Inspired by the Big Bird Watch, which some of us took part in, we have been thinking about how we can increase the numbers of birds visiting our playground and how we can help birds to survive the winter months. We have been working with our friends in P5 to make bird feeders, bird houses and create our own ‘human’ nests.
We have also enjoyed regular outdoor learning activities with Mr Corrigan, including orienteering.
On Burns Night/Day, we joined Primary 5 for orienteering with a Robert Burns theme. Here is Ivo reading out his line from the Burn’s poem.
Also, in celebration of our famous Scottish poet, Class 3 danced to some traditional Scottish music and joined Primary 5 for our own version of a Burn’s Supper with shortbread, oatcakes and Irn Bru followed by a ceilidh. Not everyone was keen on the Irn Bru, but we loved the dancing!!
This term, Class 3 is investigating the different groups of People Who Help Us in our community. The visit from Polmadie Fire Service was very exciting, especially as they came straight to see us from a real fire!
The fire fighters told us about their special uniform and equipment, including how they use their hose to put out a fire. When they put the siren on it made lots of different noises and was very, very loud!!
More recently, we had an interesting visit from two police officers.
We loved trying on different bits of their uniform and testing the walkie talkie, but the best bit was sitting in the police car, pressing the horn, and turning on the flashing lights and siren!
We now know more about what an important work the fire and police service do to help keep us safe.
Finally, this term we warmly welcome a new teacher to Class 3 on a Thursday and Friday. Mr Ul Hassan is super nice, and we are so lucky he joined us! Here he is trying out a police hat.
