ZooLab visit to Primary 4

ZooLab paid a visit to Primary 4 on Monday 11th May.  Anthony brought some weird and wonderful creatures with him.  The children were able to hold and touch a corn snake, a giant cockroach, an African snail and a giant millipede.  They also saw a tarantula, a scorpion and a tree frog.  Anthony told the children some interesting facts about each creature and explained how animals are classified into groups such as molluscs, vertebrates, arachnids, etc.

The children were able to answer lots of Anthony's questions :)
The children were able to answer lots of Anthony’s questions 🙂
Tree frog
Tree frog
A corn snake
A corn snake
The pattern on the snake helps to camouflage it in the wild.
The pattern on the snake helps to camouflage it in the wild.
The corn snake's skin felt smooth and dry.
The corn snake’s skin felt smooth and dry.
Corn snakes are not poisonous.
Corn snakes are not poisonous.
The giant millipede felt a bit tickly.
The giant millipede felt a bit tickly.
Nearly everyone wanted to hold the animals.
Nearly everyone wanted to hold the animals.
The giant millipede had 250 legs.
The giant millipede had 250 legs.
The tarantula remained in her box as her hair can cause an irritating rash.
The tarantula remained in her box as her hair can cause an irritating rash.
The cockroach had six legs and and long antennae.
The cockroach had six legs and long antennae.
You could feel the muscles in its foot moving as it slid along.
You could feel the muscles in the snail’s foot moving as it slid along.
The African snail was huge!
The African snail was huge!

Eco Garden

The children across the whole school are working in the Eco Garden and using it as a place for outdoor learning. Each class have been assigned their very own flower bed to take care of. The children in Primary 3/4 have visited the garden for an art activity and the have also planted some flowers. The flowers will stay in their class room, where the children can look after them and water them until the warmer weather. Then they will transfer the flowers from their pots into a flower bed in the garden.

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Doing some art work in the Eco Garden.
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Having fun in the garden.

 

 

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Drawing the flowers.
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Planting some flowers for our class flower bed.
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Planting some flowers for our class flower bed in the Eco Garden.
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More planting.
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More planting.

 

Visit from Guide Dogs for the Blind – P4

Primary 4 have been finding out about the Five Senses.  They had a visit from Guide Dogs for the Blind.  The puppy trainers told the class all about how the dogs are trained and about the difficulties faced by blind people.  Nesta and Isla were as good as gold and all the children were able to clap and pet the dogs.

Ann and Isla demonstrated some of the skills required by a guide dog.
Ann and Isla demonstrated some of the skills required by a guide dog.
The birthday boy was led in and out of the cones by Isla
The birthday boy was led in and out of the cones by Isla
Isla enjoyed having her tummy rubbed.
Isla enjoyed having her tummy rubbed.
Isla was very relaxed
Isla was very relaxed
Nesta happily chewed on her bone as the children clapped her.
Nesta happily chewed on her bone as the children clapped her.

Primary 3/4 School Trip to Stirling Castle

Primary 3/4 have been learning all about castles and were able to visit Stirling Castle to learn more. This was the perfect opportunity to combine both the castle and the circus themes that they have explored this year. The first part of the day was set by the children as they led the way around the castle exploring the grounds and getting involved in some interactive learning.  After lunch, they had a guided tour by their very own court jester who also taught them some circus skills.

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Group photo at the entrance to the castle.
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Group photo on the stairs.
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Having a rest.
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Having a rest.
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The knights.
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Learning about the castle from Mary of Guise.
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Exploring.
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Lunch break.
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Looking at the view.
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Fun with John the Jester.
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Learning some historical facts.
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Jester Club
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Learning more about the history of the castle.
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The Lords of the group.
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View of the Wallace Monument.
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More fun with John the Jester.
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The lords and ladies with King Mark.
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Circus skills workshop.
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Diablo demonstration.
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Spinning plates demonstration.
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Spinning plates.
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Juggling practise.
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Diablo skills.
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More juggling.
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Spinning plates and flower sticks.
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Balancing the spinning plate.

 

Rugby – P4

Primary 4 children have been learning how to play ‘Touch Rugby’.  Darren has now completed his four week block of rugby training and the children have been very active and enthusiastic!IMG_9327 IMG_9328 IMG_9329 IMG_9330 IMG_9331 IMG_9332 IMG_9333 IMG_9383

Judo

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Getting warmed up
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Listening very carefully to instructions.
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Boys moving across the mat.
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Partner work.
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An action shot.
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Group activity
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Group activity
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Group activity

Primary 3/4 pupils have had the opportunity to take part in learning judo. They have had three sessions, and are already perfecting their moves. The children really enjoyed the experience.

Eco Garden Update

Now that the sunny weather is here we have been busy tidying up the Community Garden in Easter Road.  Lots of weeds have been removed.  The bulbs which were planted at the end of last year have produced a lovely display.

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School Show – “Daniel, a hard act to swallow!”

Here are some photographs of the actors, dancers and narrators from out recent school show “Daniel – a hard act to swallow!”  Well done to everyone who took part.  The show was a great success.  The singers in the choir were amazing too!

The Poor Hebrews
The Poor Hebrews
The evil governors!
The evil governors!
The bossy guard and Daniel
The bossy guard and Daniel
Daniel with King Darius
Daniel with King Darius
The chef and the giggling girls.
The chef and the giggling girls.
Dancers from the crowd!
Dancers from the crowd!
Narrators
Narrators
Abednego, Shadrach and Meshach
Abednego, Shadrach and Meshach
The Lions
The Lions
Devils
Devils
Angels
Angels
Calvinusand Kleinius - fashion designers
Calvinus and Kleinius – fashion designers
Our extra Hebrew!
Our extra Hebrew!

Keeping Safe

The infant department are learning about keeping safe at home and in the community. Primary 2 were creating circuits and using batteries to light a bulb as part of learning about electricity. We were learning what to do if we had an accident and in the role play area we got the chance to use our first aid kit! In the construction area we built bridges to allow pedestrians to cross safely over railway lines safely.

 

 

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Science Centre Visit

Primary 2 and 3 had a fantastic day out at Glasgow Science Centre before Spring break. We had lots of fun trying out all of the experiments! The highlight of the day was a visit to the planetarium where we got to see lots of star constellations. This was a great end to an exciting Space theme!DSCF0002 DSCF0016 DSCF0018 DSCF0022 1

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