Maths. This is a favourite activity in class as we practice counting skills in the 5 minute challenge. The learners showed different skills as some looked for patterns in the numbers to help them whilst others used their tables knowledge to help count backwards and forwards.

Writing. This week, P7 were asked to help the P3/4 class with editing their writing. It was lovely activity and the learners enjoyed reading the wonderful writing P3/4 had produced. I was also really impressed with the Primary 7’s understanding of the writing process and their awareness of all the elements needed within any piece of writing.

Big Question. We have been looking at batteries this week and had a go at building our own using vinegar, cardboard, 2p coins and silver washers. The learners were not sure that it would work but every group was able to light a bulb using their created battery cell.

Big Question. This week we have continued with our science focus and thought about different ways that materials go together or can be separated. We looked at the different states of matter and used our awesome poster making skills to make posters, either handwritten or on the computer. We then carried out some different experiments linked to dissolving and separating materials and are trying to grow our own salt crystals (watch this space). We also had some fun creating Oobleck which is a non-Newtonian fluid (it can be solid and liquid).

This or That. There has certainly been a lot of creativity and hilarity surrounding our independent learning tasks this week as our focus was clocks, Hansel and Gretel and ‘Talk like a Pirate Day’. The learners were keen to perform plays, write raps, host talk shows and more linked to these different topics.

Maths. For maths this week, we have been very busy. We played the silent count game where we had to take it in turns to count to 100 by finding the numbers on a number board. It seemed like a simple task but was actually quite tricky. We then did some ‘blether stations’ outside to practice learning about using timetables. We’ve also had a lot of fun playing ‘Blooket’ to practice our times table knowledge.

Symmetrical Artwork. For an art this week, Mrs Adamson challenged the learners to complete the picture of different animals. The results are incredible and the learners all did such an amazing job.

Big Question.  This week we have been thinking about different materials and their properties. We had a scavenger hunt to find as many different materials as we could in and around the school. We  also looked at reversible and irreversible changes and did a fun experiment to test this out.

Writing. This week for writing we have used Monsters Inc as our stimulus. We have written stories about monsters in the house and then created wanted posters about their made up monsters. The learners still kept their writing target in mind and did a super job at ensuring their posters had a range of connectives.

Big Question. This week our big question focused on key events in space exploration. As a class, we looked at a timeline of key events that took place from 150BCE until the present day. The learners then worked in groups to create their own timelines and fact files. I was so impressed with the variety of timelines and fact files and how each group did something completely different. Collaboration, creativity, problem solving and digital skills were very evident across the class.

Life Skills. On Thursday afternoons, Carrie-Ann is working with groups to focus on some basic life-skills. This came after the learners requested to do more baking and cooking. Over the last two weeks, the learners have been learning all things eggs. They’ve been taught how to scramble eggs, fry eggs, make eggy bread and make omelettes. As well as this,  they have been shown how to make a cup of tea or coffee and make toast. Through this, they have also focused on safety in the kitchen and how to clean and tidy up. You’ll maybe all be treated to breakfast in bed this weekend.