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Gordon McCracken Visit!

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Today we had Gordon McCracken along to visit with a few of his friends!

He did an assembly with us and taught us lots of interesting facts about Bumblebee’s (and made 2 bee’s out of balloons!) and also told the story of the blind man who Jesus helped to see.

After this, Gordon did a workshop with P6 & 7. They learned lots about ventriloquism and skills which make a good puppeteer!

Can you say the letters b, f, m, p, v or w without using your lips?

We’ve had a wonderful afternoon!

 

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Rangoli Patterns

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Rangoli Patterns

As part of our Hinduism topic, P1-7 have been learning about Rangoli patterns.

A Rangoli pattern is a colourful pattern used during the Hindu festival of Diwali. They are drawn at the entrance to welcome the goddess of wealth, Lakshmi, into Hindu’s homes in the hope she will bring them good luck.

Rangoli patterns are made up from lots of 2D different shapes. They are often symmetrical and take ideas from nature: peacocks, swans, flowers, etc.

Traditionally Rangoli patterns are made using coloured rice, grains, flour, sand or chalk.

Primary 1-3 used coloured salt to symmetrically colour some well known Rangoli patterns.

Primary 4-7 designed their own Rangoli patterns and coloured them using traditional coloured grains.

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Diwali

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Primary 1-4 have been learning about the festival of Diwali.

We know that this is a very important celebration for Hindus. It is known as the “festival of lights” and celebrates the new year. The word Diwali means rows of lighted lamps. We read the story of Rama and Sita and were able to put the story in order after hearing it. Here are some of the photos that a few of us took. We like taking photos. 🙂