Today we took part in the world’s largest lesson. Children all over the world are joining in too. We have been learning about the global goals for Sustainable development. They were agreed in 2015 by 193 world leaders. By 2030 the United Nations aims to end extreme poverty, inequality and climate change.

In today’s lesson we heard about gender equality issues and will share information globally about this issue in Shetland.

Our class are getting really good at remembering and saying some Mandarin words. On Monday we played a funny game where you were blindfolded and had to draw the parts of a face as they were called out!

This morning Mrs Mercyline Masika Kiti came to talk to us about Kenya. She told us about school life, taught us about food and animals in Kenya and showed us how to count up to 10 and say a few common words and phrases.

Victoria said “I found the talk very interesting and what she did at school and as a child. She also taught us some common Swahili. I am looking forward to making chapattis.”

“It was really interesting telling us about her child hood, and that you had to wear your uniform , and I’d love to go and see life in Kenya for myself” said Carys.

Well done Carys – what a lot of work went into creating this character!

Primary 6 have been working hard in the last few weeks to do their Playleader training. They have been learning to lead activities and help the younger children to play games and have fun together.

We finally had all the class together for our first class photo.

So here we are…

All the Primary 6/7 class are working hard to learn a few phrases in Mandarin and we are starting to write in Mandarin too. Today we watched a film about 3 monks, it was very funny and showed us the importance of working together.

The Primary 6s have been really enjoying Bikeability and they are getting really good at being safe on the roads. Thanks to Ruth Christie who has been helping Louise Jamieson every Monday morning.