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P7 My Merit – Profiling

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Dear Parent/carer,

Your child has been continuing to add to their online profile since November. It is their responsibility to add their latest Achievements an in detail, providing evidence where possible. The best way to view their latest additions is to click on ‘Achievements and Progress’ on the left-hand side panel. Then you will see the ‘pages’ and the various entries.

Please ask your child to show you their online profile by logging on to https://www.mymerit.net/. Your child has their Username and Password. They will continue to add to their profile throughout the year.

Please complete the tear-off slip below and leave any comments once you have read their profile

Many thanks,

Miss McDowall and Mr McAvoy

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P7S – Holocaust Survivor Testimonies

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On Friday afternoon, each group had a different testimony from someone who experienced the Holocaust; either a survivor or a person who helped the persecuted to escape.

You had to read their testimonies and then discuss in your group how that person might have felt during the various experiences they went through. There were real life testimonies, therefore out major focus was to highlight the feelings and emotions of each person.

If you would like to watch footage of the actual people, click the links below:

Miep Gies – click for subtitles

If you would like to read more about these extraordinary people, please visit the websites below:

 Within the limited time you all managed to produce excellent presentations to retell the story of these people’s lives. You managed to keep your tone serious while explaining the feelings of the people and give a personal response. Well done.
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P7M Homework – Monday 27th March

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Remember to complete each task to the best of your ability. Please let me know if you are struggling with any task or need advice, as soon as possible. Try not to get stressed or upset about homework – it really isn’t worth it! Ask your parent/carer to write a note if you are unable to  attempt any task. Thank you, Miss McDowall.

Language/Topic

Maths

Topic

  • Please write two stars and a wish for the WW2 topic. Also, write two stars and a wish for yourself in relation to working in your squadron. So there should be 4 stars and 2 wishes in total! Post this as a comment on the blog. If you are unable to post it on the blog, please write them on paper. This should be done by Friday 31st March.

Other

  • Tempest Photography, Tuesday 28th – Photos for Young Scots will be taken. Everyone will have their photo taken.
  • The Big Pedal  – Monday 20th to Friday 31st March – Please bring in your bike or scooter every day. Remember to wear a helmet, chain your bike and bring a plastic bag to cover your seat. Click here for more information.
  • Parent Appointments: Tuesday 28th, 5.40-8.10pm, Wednesday 29th, 3.20-5.10pm. If your parent/carer cannot make it, please let me know A.S.A.P.
  • My Merit – Show your My Merit account to your parent/carer.
  • Please return any forms A.S.A.P. (Parent/Pupil Response form).
  • We are looking for two adult helper for Tuesday 9th May from 11.15-12.00 visit to the library. If you are able to help out, please write a note in your child’s diary or post a comment on the Blog. Thank you in advance.
  • We will be watching the film version of Goodnight Mister Tom on Friday 31st March. As it is a PG, we would appreciate if you would let us know if you do not wish your child to watch the film so we can arrange an alternative activity.
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P7 Chill Time

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What a busy week we have had with the Big Pedal, Eco tasks, our WW2 show, Red Nose Day and that’s not even including all the usual learning! Luckily, we had a half hour chill time in the beautiful Spring sunshine this morning. It was lovely to see everyone mixing between the classes and enjoying each other’s company.

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P7 WW2 Show

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A huge well done to the pupils of P7 for their dress rehearsal in front of the whole school and then their evening performance to family and friends. They worked hard with Euan from G.A.M.T.A. to help to create the script. We had a debrief of the show on Wednesday morning, to discuss what went well, how the show could have been better, what we would do differently next time and what we learned from the experience.

Eco School

P7M – Archery

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This afternoon, we had another fun activity arranged by the Eco Committee – archery! Michelle from Active Schools, showed us how to safely hold and load the bow with the arrow. She showed us how to position our shoulder when pulling back the string. We had some Robin Hoods amongst the class and a few who need to work on their aim because the arrows splatted on the windows, rather than on the target board! We all had fun regardless of the outcome. Thank you to Michelle and Kasia.

Eco School

P7M – Scottish Water Visit

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This morning we were lucky to have a visit from Scottish Water. They told us about water production: the cost of processing it and what we can do to help. The main message was about what to flush down the toilet – The 3 Ps! Pee, Poo and Paper. Other products can block the pipes and cause lots of damage.

Thank you to Douglas and Ian for coming to tell us about what we can do to help keep Scottish water one of the tastiest in the world!

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P7 – WW2 Topical News

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Today is Dame Vera Lynn’s 100th birthday.  She is known as the Forces’ Sweetheart because she sang so many songs to the troops during WW2 to keep their spirits up. Last night her image was projected onto the White Cliffs of Dover.

We are singing one of her most well-known songs in our show tomorrow night, ‘We’ll Meet Again’. Visit the link below to read more about her life.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-39271620

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P5S & P7M Eco Information Handling

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This morning, you are going to work in pairs/trios to collect and display information about the amount and type of litter found in the playground. This is a Monday morning so the litter found in the playground is a mixture of what our pupils have dropped, what has been blown in and what people have dropped over the weekend.

In groups made up of P5 and P7 pupils, you will collect the data by surveying the Upper, Middle or Infant playgrounds. You will record the information using a tally table on whiteboards (it is No Paper Day after all), then you will transfer this to an bar/pie chart on Maths is Fun.

Please use the link below:

http://www.mathsisfun.com/data/bar-graph.html

Remember the features of a bar chart:

  • title (including all of your names)
  • X-axis label
  • Y-axis label
  • name the bars (categories)
  • enter the values (amounts)

You may also take 3 photos of your group working , as well as the litter. Once you have completed the online bar/pie chart, please take a screen shot and AirDrop it and the 3 photos to  the ‘Hut 1’ iPad.

Mrs O’Neill and I are looking for your pair/trio to:

  • work and stay together
  • including everyone
  • taking turns
  • contributing ideas
  • manners – saying ‘please’ and ‘thank you’
  • staying on task being responsible.

Good luck and enjoy working together!

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P7M Homework – Monday 20th March

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Remember to complete each task to the best of your ability. Please let me know if you are struggling with any task or need advice, as soon as possible. Try not to get stressed or upset about homework – it really isn’t worth it! Ask your parent/carer to write a note if you are unable to  attempt any task. Thank you, Miss McDowall.

Quick Checklist

  • Dunkirk research Task – Tuesday 28th
  • practise 72 Learnt Its – Monday 27th
  • WW2 Show – costume, practise songs and lines for Monday and Tuesday
  • Eco tasks – Friday 25th

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Maths

Topic

  • If you have not already done so, please bring in your costume in a bag with your name written on it. If you have any spare costume items to lend your peers, that would be very much appreciated. Costume Blog link
  • WW2 Show, Tuesday 21st March – come to school for 6.10pm. Show starts at 6.30pm.
  • Please listen and practise the WW2 Songs we learnt in class. Click here for the Blog post.
  • Please learn your lines for the WW2 show on Tuesday 21st March.

Other

  • Drama – Monday and Tuesday 1.15-3.15pm – These will both be dress rehearsals.
  • Early lunch on Monday 11.40am on Monday 20th March – Please bring a packed lunch, if possible.
  • Eco Week – Monday 20th – No paper day! The Eco Committee have arrange a few visitors for us this week.
  • Eco Task for Friday 25th. Please record evidence of which tasks you complete. We will look at this on Friday 25th.
  • The Big Pedal  – Monday 20th to Friday 31st March – Please bring in your bike or scooter every day. Remember to wear a helmet, chain your bike and bring a plastic bag to cover your seat. Click here for more information.
  • Red Nose Day – Please wear red on Friday 25th March and bring in a donation of £1. See the Comic Relief post for more information.
  • Please return any forms A.S.A.P. (Parent/Pupil Response form and Parent Appointment slip).
  • We are looking for two adult helpers for Tuesday 9th May from 11.15-12.00 visit to the library. If you are able to help out, please write a note in your child’s diary or post a comment on the Blog. Thank you in advance.
  • We will be watching the film version of Goodnight Mister Tom on Friday 31st March. As it is a PG, we would appreciate if you would let us know if you do not wish your child to watch the film so we can arrange an alternative activity.
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P7 WW2: Dunkirk Homework Task

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As part of your homework for this week you should access the link below on The Battle of Dunkirk. This was a very important battle during WW2. Your task is to research the battle, using the link. You should then summarise the main points relating to the battle, in around 50 words. Please post your completed summary of events on the blog by Tuesday 28th March. If you are unable to post on the blog, you should hand in a paper copy of your summary.


Remember when summarising you should only record the most important facts. These facts should be in your own words as much as possible. 

The Battle of Dunkirk

The video below has some really interesting information on the about WW2. The information relating to Dunkirk starts at 2.16 and ends at 3.43. All of the video is worth a watch if you have time!

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P6-7 Art Masterclass

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In this afternoon’s Art Masterclass, we learnt about the colour wheel, use of line, perspective and tonal shading. After a quick demonstration, you got to work and I was blown away with the talented artists I had in the class! Although we don’t have a Masterclass session next week, I offered for you to come to my class at lunchtimes to finish them and I’m looking forward to seeing the finished designs.

Learning Outcome

I can create and present work that shows developing skill in using the visual elements and concepts. EXA 2-03a

Success Criteria

Your colour wheel must:

  • Include all 6 colours (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple)
  • Have the colours in the correct order
  • Show perspective of the buildings
  • Have a variety of line and pattern
  • Show tonal shading

 

 

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P7M – WW2 Projects

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This morning you presented your WW2 projects that you have had 5 weeks to prepare. I was impressed with the variety of topics and many different delivery styles. We had confident presenters who gave great eye contact, faced your audience and delivered your facts using a varied tone, to keep the audience’s interest. Some of you highlighted your drawings or images to point out interesting facts. We even had some home baking using ration recipes which worked a treat in winning us over!

I have your individual feedback ready to give you tomorrow but some general feedback for the majority of you:

  • Rehearse, rehearse, rehearse! This allows you to check you are within the time allocated and your family members can give you honest feedback about your delivery style (voice, body language, etc)
  • Put the facts into your OWN words. Taking another person’s words from the internet or a book is called plagiarism and it doesn’t show me you have understood your research. It also means you should be able to say the words!
  • If you have made a poster, chosen images for a powerpoint or made a model, talk about it! Please point out interesting facts and show us your hard work. Make use of the props and things yo have brought in.
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P7M – Goodnight Mister Tom

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Last week, we read the climax of Goodnight Mister Tom (chapters 16 and 17). Today we responded to this by drawing what we thought they looked like during these chapters and then wrote what we thought they were thinking, saying and feeling.

I was really impressed with the detail of your illustrations and the thought put into their feelings and thoughts. Have a look below to see your work.