All posts by Louise McDougall

P7 ph experiment

December 6, 2018 Louise McDougall

I have collaborated in activities which safely demonstrate simple chemical reactions using everyday chemicals. I can show an appreciation of a chemical reaction as being a change in which different materials are made. SCN 2-19a

Today in class we looked at how an acid or alkali can be detected by a physical colour change to a ph indicator. We have been studying the periodic table over the last few weeks and this week we looked at the elements which form acids and alkalis, specifically everyday items we use or eat/drink.

Primary 2, Primary 2/3, Primary 3/4, Primary 4/5, Primary 5/6, Primary 7

Feast of St. Fergus celebration

November 27, 2018 Louise McDougall

We had a lovely day celebrating the feast of St. Fergus today. We attended mass at the church with Fr John where we shared all the things we enjoy about our education in St. Fergus’ Primary.

This afternoon we had a celebration in the gym hall. We had sweets and juice and watched a lovely Christmas movie.

Can you spot yourself in the crowd?

Primary 7

P7 Guitar lessons with Phil

November 26, 2018 Louise McDougall

Today was our first guitar lesson with our new instructor Phil.

I enjoy singing and playing along to music of different styles and cultures. EXA 0-16a

We learned about the parts of the guitar. We also learned two chords: C and G. We are waiting for the delivery of our cases so that we can begin bringing these home to practice.

Rachel- “We learned what chords and notes are.”

Yusuf- “we learned new notes today.”

Maks- “our chords we focused on were little g and little c.”

Cherelle- “I enjoyed playing with the guitar.”

Abbie- “I already knew a few chords.”

Primary 7

P7 Substance Misuse Experiment

November 21, 2018 Louise McDougall

Our focus in P7 is currently substance misuse. We have looked at various types of substances including drugs, alcohol and caffeine and have investigated the dangers and effects these have on our bodies. We decided to conduct a science experiment so that we could actually see the effects of alcohol on the human liver.

I understand the effect that a range of substances including tobacco and alcohol can have on the body. HWB 2-38a

We completed science investigation sheets to explain the aim of our experiment.

Here we we are conducting our experiments.

Before we we left the classroom today Mrs McDougall asked us to fill in an exit pass to explain something we learned or were able to take away from the experiment.

Primary 7

P7 Team Games

November 2, 2018 Louise McDougall

Things got very competitive during our gym lesson today!! Healthy competition mind you! Scroll down for some pictures of us playing ‘Hoop Hop Challenge’ and our new class game ‘Jailbreak’.