1110, 2018

P6 Drama

Today it was time for some drama linked to our Titanic topic. Can you tell the difference between which ‘still images’ show  surprise and amazement at seeing the Titanic for the first time and those that show the joy turning to sadness with the loss of loved ones.

1306, 2018

P3/6 School Trip

Today we had a great trip out to Sealife at Loch Lomond Shores. Primary 6 participated in a ‘Food Chain’ workshop learning what would happen to sea creatures if there was a break in the link of the food chain. To demonstrate this we were asked to be different creatures. You may not know it but you are looking at plankton, crabs, sharks…!

1206, 2018

P6 Maths

This afternoon we rotated around different 3D shape activities. Constructing cubes and other shapes with polyhedron, using squared paper to draw and cut out nets but the one that pupils were most excited about was making solid shapes out of playdough.

0106, 2018

Golden Time

This week our school introduced some changes to Golden Time. As normal the school was buzzing with excitement but this time a mixture of classes from P 1 to 7 went to different activities. After wonderful warm days unfortunately the rain poured down, so the gardening group and multi-sports were unable to go outside and last minute changes needed to be made.

0106, 2018

P6 Outdoor Theatre

In pairs or trios some of the pupils in P6 wrote plays to create an alternative twist in the plot of ‘Why the Whales Came’. Over a couple of weeks they wrote different acts and included stage directions. This week was their chance to be directors and on Thursday had an hour to practise before their plays were performed to the class. It was a brilliant day and we were lucky

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0106, 2018

P1 /6 Keep Fit Circuit

Primary 6 pupils were asked to create a fun fitness circuit which would help younger pupils to practise a range of activities. In small groups Primary 6 chose an activity and the equipment needed. We had a practise run, trying each others activities and then thinking of adaptations that might be necessary for Primary 1 pupils to be able to succeed. Back in class we wrote instructions describing how to

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0106, 2018

P6 / 7 Shinty Festival

       On Tuesday 22nd May Aitkenhead visited Uddingston Grammar to participate in a Shinty Festival. This involved playing lots of 4 minute matches, some against teams from our own school but also from other local primary schools.

1705, 2018

P6 Writing Instructions

Today we have been writing instructions on how to keep fit and went outside to set up a fitness circuit. Each group chose their equipment and set up an area in the playground. After ensuring their activity worked they explained it to the rest of the class. Next we had great fun rotating around the activities. Back inside we spent the afternoon writing instructions and hopefully soon we will be

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