To finish the term in PE, we are Skipping.  We discussed the benefits, including stamina, rhythm, timing, coordination, perseverance and motivation.  We also highlighted that it was a cheap form of exercise that could be done in a small space … Continue reading →

We have been exploring how plants have benefitted us in society.  We learned how people in Shetland used to use plants for dye.  We extracted different pigments, from plants, to make pictures.

This week we have been out on our first outdoor education days.  We had fun scrambling on rocks and exploring the outdoors.  

This week we have been putting our coding skills to the test. We programmed Microbits to make soil moisture monitors.  We had to calibrate and test our monitors and we could see they worked well. We learned how to create … Continue reading →

We were treated to a performance by the Shetland Youth Orchestra last week in the Sound Hall. The orchestra is made up of children from all over Shetland including both primary and secondary, and their musical talents are amazing! We … Continue reading →

P7 have been doing rugby in PE.  The pupils have been getting used to all the differences from the other games we have played.  This includes the shape of the ball, the type of pass, the direction of pass, the … Continue reading →

This week, our class has been learning more about coding using Microbit computers.  We coded pedometers to measure our step count before the daily mile.  We were able to improve our pedometers by altering the code to double the step … Continue reading →