Hello everyone! Welcome to the start of Term 4.
I’m going to take this opportunity to reflect on such a wonderful Term 3 and allow us to look back on pictures and remember all the fantastic learning we have completed.
In numeracy, we have been exploring many different aspects including fractions, decimals and percentages. We have been learning to convert between the 3, find fractions of quantities, use decimals to multiply and divide and relating these to real life situations.
We also explored algebra and were able to solve some simple equations.
Through Literacy, we have continued looking at a variety of texts – both fiction and non-fiction. We have been able to talk about these texts and look for specific features within them. Moreover, we have also been participating in talking and listening activities including different types of debates – some with Mrs Armstrong. We were able to share our opinions and chat with others about the topic. Within the debates, we have been learning a variety of skills to use including asking effective questions, using language of debate and justifying our point of view.
We also completed a piece of writing from one of our talking and listening debates on uniform. We spoke about the for and against arguments on this topic and used this in our writing piece.
In Primary 6/7 this term we were also very lucky to start working with Katie who introduced the WoWW targets to us. We started working towards our 3 targets as a class and have been reviewing and reflecting on these to move up the scale. We spoke about what a 10 on each target would look like and how we can get there.
During our time in P.E, we worked with Duncan to take part in Badminton and learned lots of skills. We spoke about efficient ways to move round the court, we practised using the lines on the court. Also, we were able to use different grips on the racket to serve and rally with an opponent. Furthermore, from finishing our 6 weeks with the Playmakers, we have put our skills into practice and have been working closely with Primary 1. We have introduced them to a variety of games and have worked in groups to decide on the best equipment to use for each game.
For our topic this Term we looked at the evolution of education and researched each stage from Mining to future education. We then transferred our knowledge from this research into creating animations using digital technology inspired by a Ted Talk. Within our topic we were also able to look at the gender impact on girls in school and compare this to our current education.
Finally, to conclude, we have been so lucky to have the opportunity to work with Mr Corrigan outdoors this Term and have used lots of tools working within groups to create fairy doors and also have been using maps to navigate through orienteering.
It’s been a fun filled and very packed Term and I’m excited for what Term 4 holds.
Miss Quinn x
