November 4, 2016
by Mrs Nicolson
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Next week sees a drive for Dyslexia Awareness across Scotland. Mrs Ewing, our Literacy Support teacher, is involved in the organising of a special event in the Alona Hotel, Strathclyde Park on Thursday evening. All interested parents would be made most welcome.
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November 4, 2016
by Mr McKeever
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A Note From The Teacher
The boys and girls in P6 are looking forward to science this term and our topic will be: The Importance of Water. We will be learning about the water cycle, ways to clean water and discovering the ways in which we can reduce our usage of water. We will also be carrying out some science experiments so don’t forget to ask us about what we have been learning about.
Term 2 Topics
Science: The Importance of Water
Drama – Creative Thinking and Improvisation
Health – Food and Healthy Eating
RME – The Christmas Story (Advent) and the Saints
Music – Composing, Shakers, Drums and Sounds
P.E. – Creative Dance and Scottish Country Dancing
Literacy
Reading – Novel Studies – Strategies taught are: using prior knowledge, Metalinguistics, visualisation, inferential questioning, finding main ideas & themes and summary writing.
Spelling – words are issued weekly.
Grammar & Punctuation – Using commas, apostrophes and possessive adjectives
Story writing – a range of genre will be taught throughout the term.
Numeracy
Oral/Mental Maths – activities will be done daily as part of our maths programme.
Topics to be covered this term include;
Multiplication Division
Money
Multiples, Factors and prime numbers
Problem Solving – Practical and written problem solving tasks undertaken weekly.
Other Information
Mrs Black will continue to deliver German to P6 pupils. From the 4th November to 24th November Clyde Football Team will be coaching our class on a Friday, could children please remember to bring in PE kit.
November 4, 2016
by Mr McKeever
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A Note From The Teacher
We have a busy term ahead of us in the lead up to Christmas. We are fortunate enough to be going on a trip at the beginning of November to see a working dairy farm. The children have enjoyed learning about foods journey from the source to our plates. We now look forward to learning all about William Wallace and Robert the Bruce in a historical topic that I’m sure the children will enjoy.
Term 2 Topics
Social Studies – Wallace & Bruce
Drama – Role play activities
Health – Food & Health (looking at labelling)
RME – Christianity – David & Christmas Symbols
P.E. – Fitness, Football & Dance
Literacy
Reading – Novel Studies – Strategies taught are; using prior knowledge, metalinguistics, visualisation, inferential questioning, finding main ideas & themes and summary writing.
Spelling – new words are issued weekly.
Grammar & Punctuation – alliteration, similes, apostrophes for possession
Taught writing – a range of genre will be taught throughout the term.
Numeracy
Oral/Mental Maths – activities will be done daily as part of our maths programme.
Topics to be covered this term include;
Time Multiplication
Division 2D/3D Shape
Problem Solving – Practical and written problem solving tasks undertaken weekly.
Other Information
Mrs MacNeil will continue to deliver German to P5 pupils on a Thursday.
This term we are very fortunate to be working with Clyde Football Club for coaching sessions on a Friday. This will replace our Wednesday P.E. session for the whole of November.
November 4, 2016
by Mr McKeever
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A Note From The Teacher
Thank you to everyone who came to support P4 at our Wonka assembly.
Keep an eye out for information about an upcoming trip to New Lanark for a festive Friday workshop and pantomime visit.
Term 2 Topics
Science: Major Organs
RME: Christianity – ‘The teachings of Jesus’ and Christmas ‘Baboushka’
P.E: Steps to Fitness, Scottish Country Dancing and Creative Street Dance
Literacy
Children will continue to read a range of fiction and non-fiction texts to develop deeper thinking, talking skills and to improve engagement using the 6 reading strategies.
Taught Writing: Children will carry out a weekly, formal writing lesson covering a range of genres.
Spelling: We will be following the North Lanarkshire Phonics to Spelling
Numeracy
We will be covering work in the following areas:
Other Information
Please continue to use the home/school communication jotter as a means of contact between school and home. Alternatively, please do not hesitate to contact me at the school by telephone if you have any queries or questions.
November 4, 2016
by Mr McKeever
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A Note From The Teacher
Weekly Homework will continue to be issued on a Monday and should be returned by a Friday.
Homework Grid – Our homework grid now covers a variety of curricular areas and should be dated when tasks are completed. The date that this should be returned will always be at the top of the grid.
P1K has P.E. on a Monday and a Friday and P1M has it on a Monday and a Thursday. Please remind your child to bring in their P.E. kits on these days. Primary 1 drama is on a Thursday. Children only need gym shoes for drama lessons.
Term 2 Topics
Science – Forces
Topical Science: Weather
RME: 1. Judaism – The story of Ruth 2. Christmas and the Nativity
Health and Well Being – Food technology/healthy eating/ personal hygiene/ keeping healthy
Music – Nativity songs
Art and Design – Seasonal art- Hallowe’en/Bonfire night/Christmas and winter art
Drama – Nativity Performance
Literacy
Reading – Children will read a range of fiction and non-fiction texts to develop their reading skills. They are being introduced to a variety of reading to write activities including: jumbled up sentences, strip books, and sequencing activities. They will have 2 new reading books a week. Every week the children should also share a book of their choice with an adult. This is to encourage reading for enjoyment and can be a book from home or the library.
Story writing – Children will participate in a weekly formal story writing lesson covering a range of genres. In term 1 the focus was on narrative and in term 2 other genres will be introduced.
Spelling – 3 new spelling words are given to the children each week and they should be practised as part of weekly homework. There is a consolidation week about every fourth week.
Handwriting – Children follow the Nelson Handwriting scheme. This term the children will be practising forming capital and lowercase letters.
Grammar and Punctuation – The focus will continue to be on using full stops and capital letters within writing tasks.
Numeracy
Number Money and Measure
Estimation and develop a sense of size
Addition to 10
Time – days of the week, months of the year, calendars and seasons
Shape Position and Movement
3D Shape
Symmetry
Following and giving simple directions
Information Handling
Sorting and classifying using a variety of tables and charts
Other Information
Nativity – We have started practising some songs for our Nativity “Born in a Barn”.
School Trip – Primary 1 will be visiting New Lanark on Friday 2nd December for a Magical Christmas Experience. The children will have a whole day of Christmas related activities. This includes the Spirit of Christmas ride, Christmas crafts and a pantomime. We might even get to visit a very special person!
November 2, 2016
by Mrs Nicolson
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Here in Stepps Primary we are always looking for opportunities to build the capacities of A Curriculum for Excellence. We aim to provide our pupils with opportunities to become Confident Individuals, Responsible Citizens, Effective Contributors and Successful Learners. Sometimes this involves reciprocal teaching, where the learners teach each other. Today some of our senior pupils took time at assembly to share their learning about recent topics. We were most impressed with the standard of multi media presentations, models made from recycled materials and research they have been working on in class and at home.
In addition, we started considering another of our school values. This month we are focusing on HONESTY.
Thanks must go to every learner who took part this morning.
November 2, 2016
by Mrs Nicolson
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Our catering staff pulled out all the stops on Monday to provide us with a specially themed lunch. Mud Pie and Witches Fingers appeared on the menu for one day only!! YUCK!! Luckily we recognised these tasty treats as Steak Pie and Hot dogs in disguise!
(No witches were harmed in the making of this lunch!)
November 1, 2016
by Mrs Nicolson
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On Monday 31.10.16 Primary Seven took their invited guests on a journey through the years 1939 to 1945. Parents and carers marked off their train tickets as they travelled from station to station around the World War 2 workshop. They were taught about battles and planes, as well as evacuation and life on the home front. Key figures were introduced, such as the military world leaders of the time, but also significant civilians, such as Anne Frank. There were the celebrations of VE Day and ration tickets could even be exchanged for a cuppa!
Thank you to everyone who joined us on the day. We were most impressed by your completed worksheets!
October 28, 2016
by Mrs Nicolson
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Thank you to everyone who joined in the fun this evening. What a great party we had, dancing the night away. Huge thanks to all parents and staff who took the time to volunteer and help make the night such a success!
October 26, 2016
by Mrs Nicolson
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An eager band of scientists met this afternoon for the first Primary 4 Science Club. They worked together to make Hallowe’en Potions, learning all about solutions and suspensions! Active learning at its best!
Of course, after our visit from Scottish Water this morning, we made sure we disposed of our potions safely. No glitter or oil allowed down our drains!
