Newton Farm Primary School and Nursery Class

January 30, 2026
by Miss Livingstone
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Room 5’s Week

It has been a learning filled week in Room 5 this week.

We started the week learning a new sound ‘y’ that makes the ‘igh’ sound. We also learned 4 more common words ‘fly, bring, Mr. , two’. We enjoyed lots of different active spelling tasks to practice this.

We are revising our knowledge on the 2 times table, and how this is the same as doubling a number. We are excited as next week we are going to look at the 5 and 10 times table properly.

For our scottish island topic, the children have been creating their own islands and have enjoyed exploring it through play. They are really enjoying learning about Scotland.

Next week we are consolidating in number and literacy, practicing lots of previous learning.

Please note, there has been a homework update. New homework will now go out on Tuesdays, and homework to be returned on Mondays.

Reminder: Indoor P.E on Thursday, Outdoor P.E on Monday. If you can make sure your child has a change of clothes in their bags, just as they can sometimes get a bit mucky when out playing and this helps to make sure they are comfy.

Pupil Voice:

Calvin: I liked playing in the den i built.

Hollie: I enjoy watching Katie Morag whilst learning Scottish Islands. I also like playing with the INDI’s.

Alice: I enjoyed learning the new sound ‘y’

Ollie:ย  I enjoyed playing with the INDI’s.

Kai: I liked learning about the describing bubble.

 

Thanks, Miss Livingstone.

January 30, 2026
by Miss Lockhart
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This Week in Room 15

Hello everyone and Happy Friday!

We have had a fabulous week in Room 15 and we wanted to share some of our learning with you.

“We have been revising all of our times tables.” IS

“We have created new pieces of art like Keith Haring.” RK

“We are learning about different disabilities and things that can help or support.” LM

“We have been learning about the orchestra families and playing some percussion instruments – my favourite was the xylophone.” LD

“We are writing discursive essays, we are creating points in favour of and against children owning pets.” EP

“We came up with our own comprehension questions for our Spud Murphy book.” AR

“We had our hockey coaching session on Tuesday and were learning to control the ball.”

Next Thursday (5th February) we have our P4 showcase! We welcome all of our adults into Room 15 from 1.40 until 2.40 to have a closer look at some of our work and learning throughout the year. We hope to see lots of you next week.

Have a great weekend.

Room 15

January 27, 2026
by Mrs Meechan
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NHS South West Health Improvement Team bulletin

Please find link below to the next edition of the South West Health Improvement Team bulletin.

This bulletin is provided with the intention of sharing information across Cambuslang, Rutherglen, East Kilbride and Strathaven localities and may included services that would be of use to children and families.ย  This edition includes : Cancer Card, Penumbra Self-Harm Network Scotland, National Autistic Society – Photography Class, Quit Your Way, LEAP – Music For The Mind, Beyond Horizons Community Programme, Healthy n Happy Baby Cafe , Financial Inclusion Network, SL Alcohol & Drugs Partnership – Lunch & Learn, Togetherness (Solihull Approach), British Nutrition Foundation, Womens Health Plan Phase Two, Routes to Work South (RTWS).

January 25, 2026
by Miss Nimmo
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Room 8’s fun start to the year!

Hello, and a belated Happy New Year from room 8!

Since starting back, we have been super busy learning about lots of new things.

In maths we have been learning about subtraction with borrowing, when we have to โ€˜borrowโ€™ from the tens column.

We have started our new IDL topic where the children have been deciding what they want to learn about based on our question โ€˜What makes Scotland wonderful?โ€™. This has tied in nicely to Robert Burns day as we have gotten the chance to explore the history of his life. We also decided that we would like to learn more about Scottish football and so we are super excited for our trip to Hampden!!

In PE we have started hockey with Uddingston Hockey Club and fitness with Miss Nimmo which have both been super fun so far.



January 23, 2026
by Ms McIver
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Room 1 – 23.1.26

Another busy week in Room 1!

We have been continuing our investigation into cities and have been comparing them to the countryside. How fantastic is the model created completely by the children โค๏ธ๐Ÿ„๐ŸŒƒ

On Wednesday we took part in a Taekwondo taster session. Some fantastic kicks and punches on the pads! ๐Ÿฅ‹

Have a lovely weekend everyone โ˜บ๏ธ

 

January 23, 2026
by Miss McBride
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Room 3

Itโ€™s been another busy and exciting week in Primary 1! The children have been working hard and enjoying lots of new experiences across the curriculum.

In maths, we have started learning about subtraction. The children explored taking away using practical resources, games and active activities. They showed great enthusiasm and confidence when sharing their thoughts.

We also had the opportunity to take part in a Taekwondo lesson this week. The children loved learning different moves and worked together as a class to improve their skills. It was a fantastic opportunity for them to be active and try something new.

In literacy, we started reading a new book together as a class. The children have been very engaged, sounding out the different words and discussing the different characters. We also consolidated the sounds โ€˜bโ€™ and โ€˜uโ€™, practising how to recognise them, say them clearly and use them in words through fun activities and games.

Well done to Primary 1 for such a positive week of learning!

I hope you all have a lovely weekend

Miss McBride and Room 3

January 23, 2026
by Mrs Norton
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Room 7’s Blog

Welcome to room 7’s blog. Here are some of the things we’ve enjoyed this week.

 

Have a lovely weekend everyone.

Mrs Norton

 

M – I liked working on my fact book, and then I’m going to make it into a story.

C – I liked making new paper things.

H – I liked doing colouring with Casey and Jessica.

E – I liked learning about Loch Lomond.

K – I liked doing the sunset

S – I liked doing the conga outside.

K – I liked doing the conga outside.

I – I liked drawing the sunset.

E – I liked doing sunsets with Kiana

C – I liked doing the sunset pictures.

C – I liked learning about Loch Lomond and sunsets, and doing my fact book.

R – I liked doing the conga outside.

January 23, 2026
by Miss Mulreany
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Taekwondo with Room 2

On Tuesday, we were very lucky to take part in a Taekwondo taster session. Some of the children in Room 2 go to Taekwondo lessons and saw their instructor at the session. We did a quick warm up and then completed some fun moves using the pads. We had a super time and even left with a sticker for our efforts! ๐Ÿ™‚

January 23, 2026
by Miss Laird
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Primary 1/2 Room 4

Weโ€™ve had a busy and fun week of learning in class!

In Literacy, Primary 1 have been learning two new sounds: โ€˜hโ€™ and โ€˜wโ€™, and have enjoyed spotting and practising these in words. Primary 2 have been working hard on making words using the โ€˜ugโ€™ blend. We also started an exciting new writing sprint called โ€œThe Describing Bubble.โ€ The children thought of lots of different words to describe objects and used these ideas to build more interesting sentences.

In Numeracy, we continued our work on subtraction. The children used a number line to help them count back confidently. A highlight of the week was playing bingo, which the class absolutely loved!

With Mrs Robinson, the children learned some Scottish songs and got creative by making tartan bunting, linking nicely with our learning about Scotland.

Some of the children’s highlights of the week were:

EM – I liked going to the gym hall.

AM – I liked Tae Kwon Do.

KA – I liked punching the pad at Tae Kwon Do.

AB – I liked running around the track at Tae Kwon Do.

KO – I liked learning new sounds and letters.

HM – I liked the big number song.

BR – I liked number bingo.

KH – I liked making tartan bunting.

KJO – I liked learning Scottish songs.

Well done to everyone for a great week of learning!

Have a lovely weekend!

Miss Laird and Room 4

 

January 23, 2026
by Mrs Ventre
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Room 14

Good afternoon everyone,

Room 14 have been very busy this week and would like to share what they have enjoyed learning about.

“I enjoyed learning all about Keith Haring” ED

“I enjoyed learning about music” HW

“I enjoyed learning the 6 and 8 times tables” HR

” I enjoyed reading our new book, The Worries” GO

“I enjoyed drawing pictures in Keith Haring style” BMcM

“I enjoyed writing a report on music” AS

“I enjoyed taking part in fitness stations” MN

“I enjoyed having a shot of the musical instruments” VA

We hope you all have a lovely weekend with your families.

Thank you

Mrs Ventre and Room 14

 

 

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