This morning p4 were learning about quarter turns and that they were 90 degree turns. We challenged each other with starting points on the compass and a number of quarter turns to make. We made the link between a quarter turn and a right angle.  We used angle twisters to show right angles, acute and obtuse angles. Next week we will be using our right angle checker to find right angles in shapes.

This afternoon, we carried out an experiment to find out what substance would melt an ice cube quickest.

We kept the bowl, ice cubes, amount of substance and place in the classroom the same. The only thing that was different was the substance used to melt the ice cube. Salt melted the ice cube quickest, followed by water, sugar, nothing (the control) and sand.

We have been learning the difference between solids, liquids and gases and we played a game to find out whether we could say whether our item was a solid, liquid or gas.

Today we have been continuing to learn about the Christian period of Advent. We learnt about the different parts of an Advent Wreath and what they represent.

This morning we opened more physical activities in our action vet Advent Calendar.

Tomorrow you can bring in games, colouring, etc., but no electronic games, phones, tablets. We can use some of the party food for snack too!

This morning we were continuing to learn about fact and opinion. We wrote about our school party including facts and opinions. In number we were investigating Christmas spending problems. This gave us practice in using the correct functions and helped us to revise adding and working out change.

This afternoon we had the Pantomime telling the story of  Aladdin.”Oh yes we did!!” Here are a few photos :

What a day!!

p4 won the cool class cup at the Christmas assembly this morning then had a great time at our Christmas party this afternoon!

Into the last week of school in 2016!!

Things definitely have a Christmassy feel as we have Christmas crafts and parties all around us this week.  P4 have their Christmas party tomorrow afternoon. Pupils can choose to wear their party outfit to school, wear uniform and change at lunch or go home at lunch to get changed.

Please remember to bring something to eat or drink to share with the class.

Just a reminder that our party is on Tuesday 20th. Please bring in one of the following to share with the class : a bottle of juice, a large packet of crisps or sweets or a multipack of cakes or biscuits. Thank you.

Lights, Camel, Action!!

At last the day has arrived! Here are a few photos to give you a flavour of the day.

Waiting to be called.

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Preparing to go on.

Singing our hearts out.

Check out our actions.

P1 preparing to go on stage after us.

Well done everyone. Have a great weekend.

Even amongst all the excitement leading up to the Nativity performance and Christmas, the p4s are continuing to work hard on their reading and maths.  Today we were giving and following directions using compass points and working out a secret message from the teacher!  Why not give someone a set of directions to draw a Christmas picture or decode a secret message?

Holiday Activities from 12/12/16 until 9/1/17

Spelling

Check your core spelling words for this week and use strategies for writing them.

Over the holiday season this site has some ideas for spelling Christmas words.

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/themes/christmas/spelling.shtml 

Reading

Enjoy reading any texts! Primary Times is a great way of starting to read reports and any Christmas/winter stories are an excellent way of keeping up your reading skills over the holidays. Remember that all reading over the holidays will be logged in your First Minister’s Challenge! 

Number

Keep practising using money in real life! Making totals in different ways, paying the correct money in the shops and checking any change that you receive. There are lots of activities for using money on the following site, so your child can practise at their level of confidence and extend if they wish to.

http://mathszone.co.uk/using-applying/using-money/

 If you are stuck for things to keep you busy over the next few weeks, have a look at these sites:

http://www.primarygames.com/holidays/christmas/games2.php

http://www.topmarks.co.uk/Christmas/ChristmasGames.aspx

One of the best Christmas sites is-

http://www.santagames.net/   there is so much to do and explore – have fun!!

Please could everyone bring their jeans into school on Monday so that we are ready for the Dress Rehearsal for the Nativity. Thank you.