We have been exploring a variety of Articles within the UNCRC. We used a variety of relevant Articles to compile our Class Charter. We understand that these are universal entitlements for all children and can identify our own responsibility to make sure our classmates enjoy these rights.
We have been using a variety of Making Thinking
Visible strategies to explore the characters, main events and key themes within our novel “Wonder”. We especially enjoy debating some of these through a “tug of war”, where listening to the views of our classmates can often influence us to change our minds!
We are thoroughly enjoying learning about a variety of Natural Disasters through our Social Studies topic. We have completed a variety of research about the difference between natural and man made disasters and used our facts to write super Explanations.
Primary 5 have been exploring different rocks and minerals that can be found on Planet Earth.
Primary 5 carried out an experiment to create crystals as part of their science topic exploring Planet Earth.
This wonderful girl made bracelets during the summer holidays to raise money for St Andrews Hospice. A representative from the hospice came out to the school to recognise her wonderful fundraising efforts.
As as Rights Respecting School, we have been exploring Articles 2, 3, 6 and 12. We are displaying our knowledge of what these rights mean to us in our school hall. As a whole school, we have carried out a variety of activities to deepen our understanding of what these articles are.
We have been discussing The Colour Monster to help us identify our different emotions.
We have been using the number square to help us with numbers before and after.
Primary 1b have been working hard learning to read and spell their common words.
