This week we have been writing explanations about looking after our environment. We then put some more of it into practice as we  went litter picking. In maths we have been working on using our 4 operations skills to solve word problems, and then began exploring simple algebraic equations. We have been looking at identifying problems in HWB and explored simple conflict resolution. We were pleased to see the growth of our seeds that we have been looking after and think they will be ready to repot outside next week.

This week P6a have been busy learning about Area.  We have measured, calculated and drawn area shapes.  One of the most enjoyable activities were our self portraits done in a Minecraft style.  Not only did we use Area we also had a little symmetry involved.  The final pictures allowed us to calculate the area of each part.  They look amazing!🤩👏🏻

We have also explored the issue of pollution and climate change on our Oceans.  First we watched an animated film by Aardman Films called  ‘Turtle Journey’, which, although incredibly sad also made us realise the problems creatures face. The pupils retold the story through a comic.   We then created an experiment using shells and lemon juice, to show the erosion of coral and shells due to the polluted waters and the increase in acid.  This is called acidification.  Next week we will see what has happened.

Despite the heat and sun shining, Primary 1 have had another successful week of learning.

Following on from making a jeely piece last week, they have been writing instructions explaining the steps that they took to make their sandwich.

In numeracy, they have been learning to half a number which some of us have been finding a bit tricky but we are practicing and getting better.

It has been exciting reading the responses which we received from our homework task asking questions about life in the past. We had fun and laughs watching some of the television programmes and listening to the music (especially when Mrs Scott and the support of learning workers were singing along). A big thank you to everyone who shared their experiences of growing up in the old day!

As always Primary 1 have had another amazing week of learning.

They have been learning about halves in maths and put this knowledge into practice when they were cutting their Jeely pieces.

To celebrate the 850th birthday of Glasgow, the children created art work based on the Glasgow City Tour bus. They sang along to the Jeely Piece Song after making a Jeely sandwich. It was messy and sticky but there was a lot of smiles and laughter.

As a homework task following our reading for the story Stuck, the children were asked to design and build a kite. Some fantastic kites were brought to school and we were lucky to have a breezy afternoon on Friday so we were able to test them. Lots of running around and teamwork managed to get the kites in the air. Thank you everyone for supporting the children with this activity, the children had a great time flying them and I am sure also making them. The creativity and variety of ideas for the kites was brilliant.

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In literacy this week we have all been reading non fiction books and been learning about the features of the book and how to use them to find information.  We have also began a class novel about a centipede called Harry.  This inspired our writing this week as we wrote information reports about centipedes.  In Maths we were comparing fractions to identify which were bigger or smaller.  Our Creative Play area now has a focus on castles as that is our new topic.  We had some great art work as well as some fab Lego castles.  We took advantage of the beautiful weather and practised our athletics skills outside.  Finally we finished the week celebrate the 850th year since Glasgow became a burgh.  We went on a virtual tour of Glasgow then made a persuasive poster to encourage others to visit Glasgow.  We then listened to the Glasgow song and the Jeely piece song before ending the week making jeely pieces which were very popular.