{"id":239,"date":"2015-03-30T18:58:51","date_gmt":"2015-03-30T18:58:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/bridgeofweirprimary\/?page_id=29"},"modified":"2024-10-07T14:33:39","modified_gmt":"2024-10-07T14:33:39","slug":"primary-3-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/stcatherines\/primary-3-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Primary 4a"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"013\"<\/a><\/p>\n

What will I be learning in P4a<\/p>\n

Our teacher is Mrs McSherry<\/p>\n

Literacy
\nLanguage is about communicating.\u00a0 We will enjoy reading novels, information texts and poetry and use these as a basis for discussion and prediction, considering intentions and feelings.\u00a0 In primary 4 we are encouraged to read texts that we find interesting and enjoy.\u00a0 We are learning that to read with fluency and expression understanding that it makes our reading more interesting for the listener.
\nWe will be provided with a variety of different resources to deepen our understanding of how different texts are presented.\u00a0 We are also learning about the importance of note taking and selecting relevant information from the text that we read.\u00a0 We will write in a variety of genres producing leaflets, posters, fact files and personal projects.\u00a0 Throughout Primary 4 we use a variety of methods to help plan our writing including mind mapping and we will use VCOP to improve and develop our wtiting skills.\u00a0 We will also use writing checklists to assess our own and each others work.\u00a0 We will learn to speak with confidence in a variety of situations from presentations to reading Scottish poetry at our St. Andrew\u2019s Day concert, taking time to consider our audience, the purpose, pace and tone.\u00a0 We will develop our listening skills in a variety of ways such as, listening to visiting speakers and through the use of video clips.<\/p>\n

Mathematics
\nThere\u2019s a lot to maths, shape, position & movement, number, money & measurement and information handling.\u00a0 In primary 4 we will cover, Place Value, Fractions, Time, Money and Shape, we will also ensure that we are confident with the process of adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing.\u00a0 We will be looking at the different strategies that help us in our mental calculations and we will be encouraged to find ways of solving problems in our heads, including the learning of our multiplication tables.\u00a0 We will undertake active maths activities which help us build on our existing knowledge and give us an understanding of the role that maths has in our everyday lives.<\/p>\n

This years topics are:
\nThe Vikings
\nCommunities
\nThe Human Body
\nMedicines
\nSTEM
\nElectrical Circuits
\nAnti Bullying
\nFriends
\nEco \u2013 Plants and Food chains
\nGods Loving Plan<\/p>\n

P.E
\nThis year we will develop skills in games, creative and Scottish dance, gymnastics and athletics.<\/p>\n

Ethos and Wider Life of the School
\nAt St. Catherine\u2019s we are very proud of the many ways that we help other people, develop awareness of our world and learn to be responsible citizens.
\nIn P4 we will:
\nsupport UNICEF and take part in Day for Change
\ndevelop knowledge about our rights and responsibilities by contributing to the school, maintaining its Rights Respecting School status
\nsupport MISSIO during the season of Lent
\ncelebrate our Confession and First Holy Communion
\nparticipate in decision making within the classroom about our learning<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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