Our Planets are out of this world!

Room 1 have been completing a block of learning on Topical Science.  We have been following Tim Peake and his mission on the International Space Station as well as learning about space. We researched a specific planet in our Solar System and created fact files on them.  We then used paper mache to create a model of our solar system.  We tried to make our models’ size to scale in

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Fun in the snow!

Room 1 made the most of the snow! We took some time out of class to have fun and build a snowman.   Have a peek at some of our pics! 🙂

True Scots!

As part of our Burns Day celebrations, room 1  studied the line, pattern and colour of different tartans. We used our research to design and create our own tartan kilts, we added details such as belts and sporrans as well as some hairy legs to finish off our masterpieces. Check them out!  

Moving Toys Challenge

P6/7 were set a challenge as part of their Forces topic.  They were challenged to build a balancing toy. They were given 3 weeks to complete their project and then showcased them to the class. Here are some of the finished results!

Lidl Food Bus

Today we had a visit from the Lidl Food Bus. We had great fun learning how to make healthy fruit smoothies and the importance of regular exercise. We each recieved a recipe book, a smoothie cup and a voucher to buy more fruit. Thanks to everyone at Lidl for a super day!

P6/7 Bowls

Room 1 had a visit from 2 members of Shotts bowling Club. We had fun learning how to play bowls, it’s definitely different from the bowling we’re used to!  

Do you want to build a snowman?

Room 1 have been busy making ‘sock snowmen’ to sell at the school’s Christmas Craft Fair tomorrow. Here’s a sneak peek at our creations Stay tuned later in the week for an update on how to make your own Sock Snowman! ⛄️

Dates for your diary

Believe it or not Christmas is just around the corner! Christmas is a very busy time for us as Allanton Primary. Here are some important dates for your diary. Wednesday 25th November 18:00 – Christmas Craft Fayre Tuesday 15th December 13:15 – Christmas Show afternoon performance Tuesday 15th December 18:30 – Christmas Show evening performance Wednesday 16th December 13:00 – P4-P7 Christmas Party Thursday 17th December 9:00 – Nursery Christmas

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