We have been learning all about water. Today we were scientists, investigating ‘floating’ and ‘sinking’ through different experiments.
We made predictions on whether or not everyday classroom items would float or sink and tested them in water to see if we were right.
In pairs, we constructed our own tinfoil boats and watched to see if they would float. We even added weight on to the boats to see if they could stand up to the test! We loved being scientists for the morning. 🙂
P4S enjoyed the Shetland sunshine this afternoon whist looking for small living things and plants.
 
 
P4 – P7 had a great time at the Marine Wildlife Roadshow learning all about the marine environment and the current challenges the creatures face due to litter and plastic pollution. The children learnt how important it is to recycle plastic to stop this going into the sea and how beach litter collections can make a difference to our marine wildlife.
  
The children really enjoyed meeting the inflatable sea creatures.
Both primary 5 class have had a visit from Ann-Marie Anderson, who is the author of the children’s book ‘Da Ooriks.’ She told us about how she started writing and the process involved in creating a book. We then did some work on Shetland Dialect writing.
Primary 5 have enjoyed some outdoor learning with our maths lessons on shape and symmetry.
Today in P7S we took part in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths) challenge relating to our class novel ‘Holes’ by Louis  Sachar.
In groups, we had to design and create a free standing hammock out of junk and craft materials which would hold a duplo character. We also tested them to failure to see how much weight they would hold – the winner could hold a staggering 750kg!
Parenting Matters Lerwick April 2019 poster
Positive parenting skills for all
Parent Link will be running the above parenting courseIslesburgh Community Centre, Lerwick6.00-8.00pm from Tuesday
30th April 2019 for 4 weeks
If you are interested in attending please contact Wendy Hand
Phone: 01595 743902
E-mail: parentlink@shetland.org
www.shetland-communities.org.uk/pls
This course equips parents and carers with the skills to reduce conflict and deal with it more
effectively.
It offers fresh skills and strategies to help make family life with your child less stressful and more enjoyable for all.
A toolkit for parents of children of all ages
A toolkit for parents of children of all ages
