This week we were lucky enough to have a visit from Emma Chittick.  The kids had to design and make their own land yachts.  It was amazing to see their creativity blossom as they created different designs, no two were the same, and to see their perseverance and problem solving as they faced challenges.  They were all fantastic!

We have have started the year in PE with a block of Games.  Our focus has been on ball games, covering  skills of throwing, catching, kicking and bouncing both in individual practices and in game situations.  We have also looked at skills that are required to play in games like team work, cooperation, aiming, movement, problem solving, decision making and much more.

While Mrs Johnson was out on a training course P4 went on a super trip to the museum with Mr Clark.  They had a great time looking at different artefacts and making old maps.

Meanwhile P5 were out having a fantastic time on the Swan with Trevor and Helen.  They loved raising the sails and were very amused by the toilet set up!

This week we have been shadow hunting.  The learners should be able to explain how light moves, where shadows come from and why shadows can be different sizes.  We also made shadow artwork.

In maths we have been doubling numbers.  This is the process we use.  The idea is that learners will learn the process and should not have to write it down.

The green maths group have also been learning about the ‘bus stop’ addition method and the partitioning method.  Learners will then be able to choose the one that works best for them.

Meet P4/5 2023-24.  They are a fantastic bunch and we have had a great, and busy, start to the term.

Have a look at us playing a variety of active spelling games to practice our spelling words and rule.

In week 2 we were all about maps.  We went out for a walk to make sketch maps of the local area.

In week 3 we took a trip to Mareel to see an unusual film called Oink! We also wrote our names in braille using buttons.

This week we have been learning about the environmental threats to oceans and created these fantastic works of art on the  subject.