Primary 1a Wallacewell Primary

We have almost reached the end of our Primary 1 learning journey, and the transformation in the children has been incredible to witness and be part of. Over the year, they have grown in confidence, independence, and enthusiasm for learning, and we are so proud of all they have achieved.

This week, the children enjoyed a very special experience when they met author L.G. Walters. She read an extract from her book, The Kingdom of Kilminkie, introducing the children to its characters and sharing insights into the story. The children listened attentively and asked thoughtful questions, making the visit both engaging and memorable.

We also shared our solo talks and research projects about favourite animals. The children put a tremendous amount of effort into creating colourful and informative posters to accompany their presentations. It was clear that lots of preparation and rehearsal had taken place at home, as the children spoke with confidence and demonstrated an impressive knowledge of their chosen animals.

The variety of animals chosen made for a fascinating week of learning. We heard all about sharks, giraffes, cheetahs, lions, and monkeys, as well as many heartfelt and enthusiastic presentations about beloved family pets, including cats and dogs. Every child should be proud of the effort they put into their research and presentations.

As this will be our final blog of the school year, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our families for the continued support you have shown throughout the year. Your encouragement and partnership have played an important role in helping each child thrive, grow, and shine.

We wish you all a wonderful summer holiday. Hopefully the sunshine makes an appearance, and everyone has the chance to relax, recharge, and enjoy some special family time together.

Thank you for a fantastic year, and we look forward to hearing about all the children’s adventures when they return!

This week in P1, we have been busy learning across lots of different areas of the curriculum.

In Maths, we have been learning about sharing equally. We practised sharing objects into groups and talked about how everyone should get the same amount. We used practical resources and worked with our friends to solve sharing challenges.

In Literacy, we read the story One Button Benny and wrote a book review. We shared our favourite part of the story and explained why we enjoyed it. We also drew pictures to illustrate our favourite scene from the book.

In Art, we became designers and created our own collage robots. We used different shapes, colours and materials to build imaginative robot characters. It was lots of fun being creative and seeing all of the unique robot designs.

Well done, P1, for all of your hard work this week!

This week, Primary 1 have been busy exploring the wonderful world of robots! The children loved learning about different robot features and discussing how robots can help make our lives easier. They even tried out some repetitive tasks themselves to understand why robots are often used for jobs that are boring, take a long time or could even hurt your fingers if you had to do them repeatedly. There were lots of giggles as they moved around like robots and plenty of new appreciation for the work robots do!

In maths, we have been investigating halves and quarters. The class worked hard to understand that these fractions must be equal parts. They also made a big discovery: the more people you share something with, the smaller your share becomes! This led to some great discussions (and a few thoughtful faces!) as they explored real-life sharing scenarios.

In literacy, we have been reading the brilliant book One Button Benny. The children made predictions about what might happen when Benny’s mysterious button was pressed. Their imaginations didn’t disappoint—ideas ranged from saving the world from aliens, to zooming through the sky, to even borrowing amazing robot features from other characters like blowing bubbles or growing super-long arms!

Another fantastic and successful week in Primary 1, full of creativity, curiosity, and plenty of learning. We can’t wait to see what next week brings!

This week, Primary 1 have been learning all about our community as part of our topic Wallacewell. We explored and discussed some familiar local landmarks, including Wallace’s Well, the nearby monument, Hogganfield Loch, and Robroyston Park. Many children were excited to recognise these places from their own family visits and enjoyed sharing their experiences.

In maths, we have been developing our understanding of multiplication by exploring repeated addition. The children used Numicon to demonstrate their thinking and worked brilliantly to make clear visual representations. We also began looking at division, practising how to share amounts equally.

In literacy, we wrote step-by-step instructions for planting a seed, using time-order words and clear sequencing. The class can now confidently name the different parts of a plant and explain what plants need to grow.

Hopefully the sun will make an appearance this weekend so everyone can enjoy a relaxing break, ready to start afresh next week!

Please click below to read our term newsletter to find out the exciting things happening in P1a this therm.

P1a Curriculum Newsletter – Term 4 2025-26

The sun has been shining brightly this week, and it has made the perfect backdrop for all the exciting learning happening in our classroom!

One of our highlights has been keeping time to samba music with the help of our wonderful music tutor. The children have loved feeling the rhythm, moving to the beat, and experiencing the joyful energy of samba. We even watched short extracts from the movie Rio to help us imagine what a real samba festival in Brazil is like — full of colour, movement, and celebration.

As part of our topic, we’ve been exploring the parts of a plant and the children have created some beautiful artwork to show their understanding. Alongside this, our bean plants are busily sprouting on the windowsill. Some beans have shot up incredibly quickly, while others seem to be taking their time — giving us plenty to talk about as we observe and compare their growth each day.

Maths has been filled with hands-on exploration. We’ve been learning about halves of shapes, experimenting with folding and cutting to see what equal parts really mean. The children have also begun exploring multiplication and division by grouping objects equally — a great foundation for the concepts we’ll be building on in the coming weeks.

The children have returned after a rather wet spring break, full of enthusiasm for their final term in Primary 1. It has been wonderful to hear their stories. Many shared exciting adventures and it’s clear just how much they missed spending time with their friends.

Our new topic, Changes, is now underway. We’ll be exploring how things change over time, looking at life cycles such as frogs and caterpillars, as well as changes in trees and the weather. In the playroom, the children have been busy preparing weather forecasts, and it has been great fun listening to them talk about places they have visited and predict what the weather might be like there. They have been planting beans and will be able to record the changes over time as they grow.

This week, the class has also been recording with the music teacher as part of a citywide song and video project. An exciting experience for everyone involved.

In preparation for sports day, the children enjoyed taking part in some of the activities that they will be undertaking as part of our P.E. sessions. There was lots of encouragement and support for their team as they took on new challenges.

There is plenty to learn and revisit this term, so your continued support at home is greatly appreciated.

What a term it has been! Primary 1 have completed a long and rather dark Term 3, but despite the gloomy weather, they have brought so much brightness, enthusiasm and energy to their learning every single day. Their smiles, curiosity and determination have truly lit up our classroom.

Throughout this term, the children have continued to grow and develop their skills in literacy and numeracy. It’s incredible to see the progress they’ve made (I’m sure many of you are finding it hard to recognise the little ones who first entered Primary 1 back in August). They have become more confident, independent learners, and we are so proud of how far they have come.

We look forward to continuing our learning journey together as we head into Term 4, with lots more exciting opportunities ahead.

For now, we wish you all a wonderful and restful Spring break. Enjoy the time together, and hopefully the weather begins to brighten up for us all!

Have a lovely holiday!

What a fantastic week it has been both in and around the classroom! The children have been buzzing with creativity, curiosity, and enthusiasm as they explored new ways of learning across all areas of the curriculum.

In literacy, we took a break from traditional story writing and embraced a more imaginative and modern approach. Using iPads, the children recorded themselves telling stories inspired by four intriguing pictures: a witch, a haunted house, a magic wand and a frog wearing a witch’s hat. This method really encouraged the children to think creatively, add vivid detail, and bring their stories to life through expressive language. It was wonderful to see their confidence grow as they became storytellers in front of the camera.

In maths, we stayed active and hands-on as we tackled the concept of place value. Although it proved a little tricky at first, the children showed fantastic perseverance. Using concrete materials helped them visualise tens and ones and by the end of the week they were confidently demonstrating their understanding. Their hard work and resilience really shone through!

This week in the playroom, the children have been busy diving into the exciting world of work! Through imaginative play and hands-on experiences, they explored a variety of professions, each one sparking new interests and developing important skills along the way.

The children took on the role of café owners and chefs, working together to run their very own cafés. They created menus, took orders, served customers, and even managed the “money”—all while practising communication, teamwork, and early numeracy skills.

Creativity was flowing in our makeshift art studio, where the children became talented artists. They experimented with different materials, expressed themselves through colour and shape, and proudly shared their masterpieces with friends.

Technology also played a part in our week as the children used iPad apps to programme simple stories. They loved creating characters, choosing settings, and watching their ideas come to life on screen. This early coding experience helped build problem-solving skills and confidence with digital tools.

Over in the water area, the children became plumbers—fixing pipes, redirecting water, and figuring out how different tools worked. Their curiosity and collaborative thinking were on full display as they explored how things connect and flow.

All of these rich experiences led perfectly into our STEM afternoon, where the children became engineers. Drawing on the skills they had been practising all week—creativity, problem solving, communication, and resilience—they tackled the challenge with enthusiasm and confidence.

It has been a fantastic week of imaginative play, learning through doing, and discovering the many roles people have in the world around us. We can’t wait to see where their curiosity takes them next!

One of the week’s highlights was our STEM afternoon, which gave the children a chance to showcase their design, engineering, and problem-solving skills. Their challenge was to design and build a container capable of delivering three Easter eggs safely down a zip line. The classroom was filled with exciting ideas, teamwork and lots of discussion as everyone experimented with different approaches. Even when things didn’t work out on the first try, no one was discouraged—if anything, it motivated them even more! The children showed impressive determination as they evaluated their designs and made improvements. Both adults and children had a brilliant time, and the room was full of laughter, energy and innovative thinking.

The sun has been shining this week, and Primary 1 have been busy exploring the signs of Spring all around us. We’ve been discussing the exciting changes we can see outdoors such as the beautiful flowers beginning to peek through the soil and fresh green leaves starting to pop out on the trees. If you listen carefully, you can even hear more birds singing their cheerful songs!

This week, we also learned about Eid-al-Fitr. The children enjoyed discovering how this special celebration is observed and were wonderful at helping our friends celebrate by wishing them a warm “Eid Mubarak!”

As always, Primary 1 have been working very hard on their sounds, reading, writing and numbers. Your support at home makes such a difference, so please continue to help your child build their confidence by practising these skills regularly.

What a wet and windy week it has been! Despite the gloomy weather outside, Primary 1a have been busy having fun and learning inside our cosy classroom and playroom.

In numeracy, the children have been extending their understanding of data handling. They loved creating their own graphs and discovering how information can be organised and compared. It has been wonderful to see their confidence grow as they worked together to collect and display data.

In literacy, we focused on describing settings. Using the exciting theme of a funfair, the children thought carefully about what they might see, hear, and smell in such a lively place. Their imaginative ideas helped them create detailed descriptions, and we were so impressed with the vocabulary they used.

Our NHS topic continued this week as we explored things that are safe and unsafe around the home, especially in the context of medicines and household items. The children showed great understanding and were able to talk about the dangers of touching unknown or unsafe items. We are very proud of how sensible and thoughtful they have been during these discussions.

We have also been enjoying lots of lovely stories together. The class is becoming more confident in predicting what might happen next and in identifying rhyming words. Story time continues to be a favourite part of our day!

As always, it has been a busy and enjoyable week of learning in Primary 1.