This week in Coding with Mr Duncan and Mrs Chalmers we have been learning to create different variables for a Memory game. The first step in the process was to create four characters and then colour them four different colours. Next we programmed a sequence for our four colours and created a sound for the drum when the character changed each time. Finally we had lots of fun experimenting with our memory game.

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Thank you to Jamie and Marie from North Lanarkshire Financial Education for teaching us about budgeting and helping us become more money savvy. We loved the digital quiz and our teachers were impressed with our results.

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Our trout hatchery was delivered this week by our Marine Scientist Paul from the Clyde River Foundation. We had lots of questions about setting up the tank and looking after the fish, to ask Paul during his visit.

We will receive weekly visits to the school, to oversee the trout development and monitor  how well the young fish are being cared for by the class.

Already our pupils  have shown great commitment in preparation for caring for the young fish. They have learned how each part of the tank works and what needs to be done to maintain a perfect environment for the fish. The water must be kept cool by using ice packs, in the form of frozen bottles. The pupils monitor the temperature of the tank by recording the temperature 3 times a day and keep the water clean by regularly replacing with fresher water.

Some examples of our learning activities:

• The trout lifecycle
• Parts of a fish body
• Looking at the fish food web
• Understanding the River Clyde
• Investigating the effect humans can have on a river eco-system

Here we are in Primary Six, showcasing our newly designed Brag Tags for Big Maths Champions. Our Learn It’s for homework this week have focused on revising our 6 and 9 times tables. These successful learners managed to beat their previous timed score and were awarded a new Brag Tag to add to their growing collection!