Primary 7 have made an excellent start to Term 2. The pupils have returned to school with great enthusiasm and a positive attitude towards their learning. It has been a pleasure to see them so engaged and motivated across all areas of the curriculum.

The class thoroughly enjoyed our recent Halloween celebrations. Pupils demonstrated wonderful creativity as they produced a range of spooky artwork, which helped to make our classroom feel very festive.

As we look ahead, preparations are now well underway for our St Andrew’s Day celebrations. The pupils are looking forward to taking part in these upcoming events and contributing to what promises to be a memorable occasion.

Literacy

The children have been engaging with North Lanarkshire’s Active Literacy programme, focusing on Spelling, Reading, Writing, and Listening and Talking. This comprehensive approach continues to strengthen their literacy skills while introducing stimulating and fresh challenges.

This term, pupils have been exploring their group novels – Goodnight Mr Tom and The Eleventh Orphan. These texts have provided a valuable opportunity for them to apply their prior learning from Term 1 and showcase their grasp of the Active Literacy Strategies in action. The children have created their own interview questions, and we are in the process of recording their responses as a way to evaluate and develop their listening and talking skills.

Primary 7 have been showing great focus and creativity in their writing this term. Pupils have been working hard to develop detailed characters and vivid settings, bringing their stories to life through thoughtful description and imaginative ideas.

In addition to narrative writing, the class have also been exploring information writing, learning how to organise facts clearly and present them in an engaging and informative way.  Next, we will be moving on to explanation writing, where pupils will learn how to explain processes and ideas clearly using precise language and structure. It’s been fantastic to see such enthusiasm for writing, and we look forward to seeing these skills continue to grow throughout the term.

Maths

In Mathematics and Numeracy, our current focus is on multiplication and division. Pupils are learning how to multiply whole numbers by two-digit numbers and are developing their understanding of the correct order of operations when tackling multi-step calculations. Primary 7 have also been developing their understanding of symmetry in Mathematics. Pupils have been exploring lines of symmetry in both two-dimensional shapes and patterns, as well as investigating reflective symmetry in the world around them. Through a range of practical and creative activities, they have been learning to identify and create symmetrical designs, deepening their awareness of balance and pattern in geometry and art.

In Physical Education, Primary 7 have been developing their rugby skills. They have been learning key techniques such as passing, teamwork, and strategic movement, and have shown great effort and cooperation during lessons.

Within the Digi Den, the class have been focusing on the importance of online safety and what it means to be a responsible digital citizen. Discussions have encouraged pupils to think carefully about their actions online and how they can use technology in a positive and respectful way.

In Religious Education, we have been studying the story of St Paul and exploring our Celtic Heritage. The pupils have enjoyed learning about these topics and reflecting on the messages and values they convey.

This weeks ‘Community Friday’ focus is on the right to a voice. We explored the right to be heard (Article 12, UNCRC) and how children’s voices matter in decisions that affect them. We looked at famous young people who made a difference in the world using their right to a voice. We then created our own tapestry on how we could use our voices to make a change. And like our tapestry, when everyone plays their own part, we can create something bigger.

It has been a productive and enjoyable start to Term 2, and we look forward to the many exciting opportunities and celebrations still to come.