It’s been a busy and exciting start to the term for our Primary 6/7 class, filled with learning, creativity, and new experiences!

In Literacy, we have been studying The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas as our class novel, exploring themes of friendship, empathy, and the impact of war. Each week, we are learning new spelling rules and sounds, building our confidence and accuracy in writing. We also enjoy daily reading opportunities, helping us to develop fluency and comprehension.

As part of our Freedom Project, we have been working with local poet Simon Lamb, who is inspiring us to express what freedom means to us through poetry. We also visited the McKechnie Institute, where we listened to recorded accounts from WW2 soldiers to better understand their experiences and how the war affected their lives. We heard about local soldiers who left Girvan to fight in WW2 and listened to their stories.

In Numeracy, we have been focusing on place value, addition, and subtraction, using the column method and practising exchanging to improve accuracy and confidence. Each day, we also take part in a multiplication focus activity, strengthening our recall of times tables and improving our mental agility.

Our IDL work has been varied and creative this term. We celebrated Roald Dahl Day by exploring a range of his well-loved novels and characters. We have also been working with IRIS Drama to create a walking video promoting our local community of Girvan and highlighting some of the beautiful local walks available.

In RE, we have been continuing our journey through the Pope Francis Faith Award, thinking about how we can use our own gifts and talents for the common good. We have also been exploring the Creation Story and the theory of Evolution, comparing religion and science and discussing how they can work together to help us understand the world around us.

In Health and Wellbeing, we have been learning about our bodies, mental health, and how to manage our emotions in positive ways. We have also discussed peer pressure and social pressures, thinking about strategies to make confident and responsible choices.

In PE, we are focusing on ball skills, developing teamwork and coordination through sports such as basketball and football.

We are very proud of the positive and supportive ethos in our classroom. Each week, we celebrate success through our Class VIP, recognising pupils who go above and beyond in their learning, attitude, or kindness.

Our Primary 7 pupils have also enjoyed a number of transition visits to Queen Margaret Academy, where they have taken part in a range of sports including football, rugby, and golf. These experiences have helped build confidence and excitement as they prepare for the next stage of their learning journey.