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PRIMARY 1/2 POP-UP CAFE

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When Primary 1 and 2 decided they wanted to have a pop-up café at the end of term, we began planning and thinking about what we would need to get and do.  We spoke about foods/drinks which would be easy to make in a busy classroom and also considered food allergies.

This week we have been busy baking and making sandwiches.  Everybody took part and worked really well together.

This morning, we were delighted to see so many people come into the classroom.  We had to have 2 different sittings as there were so many people wanting to come!  We had a fantastic time with everyone enjoying the food and drink and our waiters/waitresses working very hard attending on their tables.  Guests were then invited to go and see all the excellent gardening work they have been doing recently with Duncan in the greenhouse and polytunnel.

Donations given this morning amounted to £176.51 which we will put towards a trip next term.  Sincere thanks to everyone who gave so generously.

I hope everyone enjoyed their morning and will now enjoy a well deserved Easter break.  See you all in 2 weeks!

P1/2 made hog houses

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We used guidance from the RSPB on how to make a ‘hog house’ for hedgehogs then split the class into 2 groups.  Each group designed and made their house.

We needed to make the box waterproof, make a door for hedgehogs to get in and out, thought of a name for each house then designed pictures and signs to go on the house.

We carried the houses up next to the den among the trees and put a weight on top so they didn’t blow away.  We finally filled the hog homes with straw to keep hedgehogs warm and dry while they sleep.

We thought they looked pretty good and we can’t wait to see if any hedgehogs come to stay in them!

 

Week 3 in Primary 1

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In Primary 1 this week we have learned our new phonic blend – ng.  We were strongmen and strongwomen and made the sound as we lifted up the VERY heavy weight! 🙂

Within our topic of Journeys, we were learning about directions.  We learned how to tell our left from our right by finding the ‘L’ on our left hand then went outside to give directions to each other.

We learned about North, South, East and West and Mr Spence came in with a very old compass and 4 smaller handheld ones.  We went outside and found which way pointed North then all the other directions.

The courtyard was one of our play activities this week and we enjoyed playing with the Early Years children.  The weather was lovely all week until Friday, but that didn’t stop us!

No morning walk this morning but instead we did some yoga in class.  Today we were Spidermen & Spiderwomen.

 

 

PRIMARY 2 PICNIC

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What a busy time we’ve had in Primary 2 preparing for our special visitors!

Well done Primary 2 for preparing the menu and writing out the invitations for Primary 1.  We made chocolate crispies and fairy cakes and really enjoyed baking them.  Everybody worked hard and took their time to make the really yummy food.

Here’s what Primary 1 had to say about the picnic:

“I liked the cakes”    “I liked the gummy worms”   “I liked the Haribos”   “It was the best picnic EVER!”  “It was good that they had healthy food”    “I liked playing with the primary 2s in their class”    “Primary 2 were great bakers!”    “Thank you very much primary 2”

Pancake Day – yum!

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Primary 4 and 5 came up with a number of good reasons why Miss Leask should let them make pancakes on Shrove Tuesday – including weighing, measuring, reading instructions, sequencing, team work, co-operation to name but a few ….. how could she refuse 🙂

P.S. They were delicious!

A taste of Thailand

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Catherine’s parents have been helping us in school this morning to make some delicious Thai food.  Making the food was great fun and the verdict on the taste …… Awesome! We also learned a few Thai words  Khobkhun Ka! Thank you so much, we had a wonderful time and learned a lot.