Miss Ross’ afterschool club looks like a club that requires a great deal of concentration going by the expressions on the faces of the Pr.7 pupils who attend.  The group have completed the first step of their investigations with lots to develop at their next session.  Just have a week peek to see how things are coming along just now.  We can’t wait to see the finished products!!!

The Pr.1 – 3 Enterprise Committee were hard at work at their committee meeting on Friday formulating plans for fundraising activities during Lent.  Pupil entrepreneurial skills were out in force as pupil worked with partners to develop their ideas.  Here are a few picture of the discussions taking place and the action plans being drawn up.

Just  a reminder that all Pr.7 parents are invited to an information evening at St.Ambrose tomorrow evening7.00- 8.00pm.  The evening will give all parents the opportunity to hear about how Pr.7 pupils are supported trough the transition process and what kind of educational experience they can expect at St.Ambrose when their child starts inAugust.

Room 10 have been enjoying their new topic, the Vikings, this week. They have lots of questions about the Vikings and are very eager to learn lots about life as a raider! The boys and girls learned that the Vikings travelled from Scandinavia on a longship, which inspired them to work together to create their own. Room 10 can’t wait to show off the finished longship, and share all their learning.

Our Paired Reading Programme began on Tuesday afternoon and involves Pr.7 pupils taking on a leadership role through working with and supporting the progress of our Pr.1 pupils and their literacy skills.   Primary 7 pupils trained by Miss Ross and Mrs Chisholm had been waiting patiently to put their new skills into practice prior to the first session.  Both Miss Ross and Mrs Chisholm reported that they  were an absolute delight when they came down to visit the infant department. They were all extremely motivated and enthusiastic and spent time getting to know their reading buddies before getting down to the real business of reading and sharing good practice.  Pr.7 pupils took their role as mentor very seriously and Pr.1 pupils can’t wait until they return next week.   Well Done Pr7 !!!  Now we aim to extend the programme to our Pr.6 pupils who will aid our Pr.2 pupils.

During Financial Education  Week, the boys and girls of Rooms 1 and 2 had a first look at money and how it is used in everyday life. They had in depth discussions about the importance of money and why money is  so important.  They used the  Greengrocers Shop to buy items costing 1p, up to a maximum of 10 items – 10p etc.  They also had a close look at other coins up to the value of £2 and used these coins to make money men pictures.  They used the smartboard to sort the coins into the correct jars.   Children worked co-operatively ensuringthat everyone had to  listen carefully to each other, said kind things, took turns and shared resources carefully.  So many learning opportunities within one focus.  Well done boys and girls!!