Primary 1b Wallacewell Primary

It’s been a great week in P1b as we move a week closer to the end of term 3 – where has the time gone? This week has been full of fun learning experiences and the children have really excelled with their work and their efforts.

In literacy, we learned the ‘ee’ sound and identified the sound in lots of different words. We also worked on our common words and used them to build some excellent sentences.

Our maths work this week involved subtraction with bigger numbers using a number line and I couldn’t believe how well the children were getting on and how much confidence I can see building across the class.

Our topic this week has been all about the ‘World of Work’. The children discussed what kind of jobs they would like to do in the future and our playroom was filled with lots of learning opportunities linked to different careers. It was a pleasure to see the children engage with so many possibilities!

A real highlight of this week was our STEM open afternoon which saw parents and family members join us as the children attempted to build an Easter basket for the Easter Bunny. There was lots of creativity and ideas and lots of successful creations in a variety of different designs.

Thanks to all our families for your ongoing support!

Mr McCusker

Primary 1b have had another busy and enjoyable week in class, with lots of engaging learning taking place across the curriculum.

In Literacy, we consolidated some of the digraph sounds we have been learning in recent weeks, helping to build confidence in recognising and using them in reading and writing. The children also created a fantastic piece of writing describing a beach setting, using their senses to imagine what they might see, hear, smell, taste and feel. There were some wonderful descriptive ideas shared!

In Maths, we explored using a number line to support addition, helping us to develop our counting strategies. We also continued working on place value, building our understanding of numbers and how they are made.

In our playroom, the children have been learning about Easter and spring through a variety of fun and interactive activities and stations. This has encouraged creativity, curiosity and discussion as they explored seasonal changes and celebrations.

We also took time to learn about Eid, helping us to understand and appreciate different cultures and traditions. The children showed great interest and respect during these discussions.

With the lovely weather, we enjoyed spending time outdoors in the playground, making the most of the sunshine while developing our social skills and staying active.

The children have worked well this week and shown a positive attitude to their learning. Well done, Primary 1b!

Primary 1b have enjoyed another busy and engaging week in class, with lots of opportunities to learn through practical activities, discussion and play.

In Maths, we explored adding three or more numbers together. The children used a range of concrete materials and resources to help them count and combine numbers. We also continued our learning about heavier and lighter, comparing different objects and discussing which items weighed more or less.

In Literacy, our phonics sound this week was “ph.” The children practised recognising and saying the sound, as well as spotting it in words. We also worked on sentence writing using our senses, imagining what we might see, hear, smell, taste and feel at a fairground. The children came up with some fantastic descriptive ideas!

Our topic learning continued to focus on the NHS. This week the class also explored foods that are good for our teeth and foods that are not so good, helping us think about how we can keep our teeth healthy.

In PE, we continued to develop our football skills, focusing on control and teamwork. The children also enjoyed taking part in dance, moving to music and practising different movements.

Primary 1b should be very proud of their efforts this week. They have shown great enthusiasm in their learning and have worked hard across all areas of the curriculum. Well done everyone!

Primary 1b have had been hard at work and had lots of fun during another exciting week of learning!

In Maths, we continued to build on our number sense and explored simple measurement by learning about heavier and lighter. The children enjoyed comparing different objects and discussing which ones weighed more or less during our activities.

In Phonics, we focused on the “wh” sound. The children practiced saying the sound clearly, identifying it in words and using it during reading and writing activities.

This week we also celebrated World Book Day. The children enjoyed talking about their favourite books and used these as inspiration for their writing. We also took part in a World Book Day assembly and created posters to celebrate reading and share our love of books.

We have continued learning about the NHS through our classroom activities and playroom. This week we explored the roles of opticians and pharmacists. The children had the chance to roleplay these jobs in our playroom, helping patients and giving advice during their imaginative play.

In PE, we worked on developing our football skills, using control, passing and working together as a team.

Well done to Primary 1b for another fantastic week of learning.

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P1b Curriculum Newsletter – Term 3 2025-26

Primary 1b have had a busy and exciting week of learning!

In Maths, we continued developing our number skills by working with tally marks and skip counting. We also revisited money, helping the children recognise coins and use them confidently during activities and games.

In Phonics, we focused on the “ch” sound. The children practiced saying the sound correctly, spotting it in words and using it in their reading and writing.

We were very excited to begin our new topic on dinosaurs! The children enjoyed learning facts about different dinosaurs and used this as inspiration for writing in class, sharing their ideas and imagination.

To finish off the week, we enjoyed taking part in music activities, exploring body percussion and keeping a steady beat. The children had lots of fun making rhythms using their bodies and listening carefully to each other.

Well done to Primary 1b for another great week of learning!

Primary 1b have had a busy and enjoyable week full of learning!

In Maths, we have been practising skip counting and learning to identify coins, helping the children become more confident with numbers and money.

In Phonics, we focused on the “th” sound, practising how it is made and spotting it in words. We also enjoyed exploring rhyming words, listening carefully for words that sound the same at the end.

Our Scotland topic has continued with learning about Thistles, Scottish tourist spots and castles, which sparked lots of interest and discussion. In Writing, the children wrote about the Isle of Struay from our Katie Morag stories, using their imagination and developing writing skills.

We also enjoyed our Open Afternoon, where parents and carers visited the classroom. The children loved sharing their learning and were very proud of their work.

Thank you to all parents and carers for your continued support with learning at home – it really makes a big difference. I would also like to kindly remind families that toys are best kept at home, as they can sometimes become distracting or get lost during the school day.

Thank you for your understanding and support with this.

Mr McCusker

What an incredible week it has been! Our Primary 1 pupils lit up the stage during their two performances of Born in a Barn. From beginning to end, the room was filled with their confidence, excitement and boundless energy.

Parents, families and staff enjoyed plenty of laughter—and even a few joyful tears—as the children delivered their lines with real personality and sang and danced with enthusiasm. They truly reminded us, once again, of just how remarkable they are.

With such a heart-warming week complete, the countdown to our festive break has well and truly begun!

Mr McCusker

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in P1b this week! What an amazing time we’ve had as we head into the festive period.

This week we really ramped up our nativity practice and took to the stage to rehearse our lines and sing songs that have been on repeat in class for a little while now. It’s going really well and we’re very excited for you to all see the end results of all the preparations.

We enjoyed a festive whole school trip to see The Little Mermaid panto at the King’s Theatre this week – a great experience and the behaviour of our class was exceptional, I’m so proud of them all!

In literacy this week we looked at the story of The Jolly Postman and used our knowledge to create story maps of all the places he visited to deliver the post – it made us think how busy the postal service must be at this time of year delivering so many Christmas cards!

In numeracy we learned more about subtraction and were lucky to be joined by Mrs Cattley who showed us wonderful ways to help take-away.

As a final note, keep a look out for letters about nativity and what sort of clothing to wear on the day to help go along with costumes – if there’s any issues just let us know!

As always, many thanks for all your help!

Mr McCusker

We’ve had another busy time this week in class as we move towards the end of November.

In literacy we covered two more sounds and have been making great progress in blending our sounds together to make CVC words we can use in our writing. This week we discussed The Giant from Jack and the Beanstalk and used a number of adjectives to describe him. We’re improving every week and it’s a joy to see!

In numeracy we’ve been looking at subtraction and how we can take away numbers using concrete materials. We’re quickly becoming number experts!

As part of Book Week, we visited the local library and learned there are over 5,000 books kept there – we couldn’t take them all back to school but all children were allowed to borrow one they can keep in class before it’s time to return. It was a great experience and we enjoyed the wee walk, even with the frosty weather.

Our nativity rehearsals are well underway and we have been learning songs, actions and dialogue that is sure to come together for a wonderful show on the day.

Next week we have our trip to the pantomime to look forward to and I’m sure it’ll be a fantastic experience for all who attend.

Thanks for your continued support!

Mr McCusker