We had fun trying out the different rainforest games made by other groups in the class. We then gave each group constructive feedback to help them improve their design further before we take them to another class to play.
Tree Planting in the School Grounds
We had a super time helping to plant new trees and cuttings in and around the school.
The weather was brilliant and we even had Sid, the cat, helping us in our work.
We were split into two groups, with one group planting willow cuttings in a wet corner of the nature garden. Luckily, because of the wet soil, it was quite easy to push the willows down into the ground, although we did have a spade and fork if needed.
The other group worked with John to plant a variety of trees outside the Primary 1/2 classroom and Music Room.
As this was a much drier area we had to use a hose to soak the ground and give the newly planted trees a drink.
We will have to put in temporary shelter fencing to protect the new trees over the autumn and winter.
We really hope the new trees and cuttings take hold and grow as well as those we planted in previous years.
A fun time was had by all. We even had time, later on, to sketch some of the established trees and enjoy reading our books surrounded by our growing ‘forest’.
Rainforest Study
We have been learning all about rainforests this term. We’ve learnt lots of interesting information and facts about the rainforests and we’ve learnt that they give us medicines, foods and oxygen. We made posters about destroying the rainforest, and we also made board games about saving the rainforests to teach other people some facts about it. We looked at all the different animals in the rainforest and sorted them into which countries they came from. We loved learning about rainforests!
We also made posters about the indigenous people that live in a variety of rainforests across the world.
We were shocked to learn that rainforests are still being destroyed unnecessarily. In groups we chose to find out more about one of the reasons rainforests are still being destroyed. We made information posters to share our findings with the rest of the class.
Rainforest Games
In groups we designed and made Rainforest board games with lots of fun information and facts . We had lots of different ideas and can’t wait untill other classes play them!
Here we are with the games we made.
Classifying Plants
As part of our Plants study we spent time with Mr Rose learning about the classification of plants. We were shown how to use a classification key and given a variety of plants to observe carefully and identify.
We then went outside to look at plants around the school to try and classify them.
P7’s trip to Michael’s Wood
On the 10th of May P7 went to Michael’s Wood for the day to help maintain it and clean it up. We had to go on the bus to get there. When we got there we got sorted into jobs.
Learning how to protect new trees.
Some people cleaned up moss and some people were painting wooden posts. Molly painted a a little toy house and Ayla and Emily painted an arch, Emily had to go on Ayla’s back to reach the top of it. Before they started painting Molly, Ayla and Emily swept up and cleaned inside the little toy house and the poly tunnel.
Some people were going round with wheelbarrows and picking up sticks that were on the path and other people were planting trees.
Some people were going round with wheelbarrows and picking up sticks that were on the path and other people were planting trees.
We stopped to have snack, we had it in the poly tunnel and it was warmer than it was outside in there.
We helped to plant new trees.
Ally clearing away moss.
Molly painting the arch.
Emily required help from Ayla to reach the high parts!
We worked again after snack then stopped to have lunch. We were allowed to have it were ever we wanted, some people had it at the teddy bears picnic but some people had it on the swings. After lunch we got to play, some people played hide and seek and some people played with the children’s toys. we finished our jobs and then we had lunch . After lunch we played whole class hide and seek in the woods. It was a really good day and everyone enjoyed it.
By Niamh, Ally and Fearghas
RSPB Wading Birds pop -Up gallery
In Art we have been working on detailed drawings of different wading birds which will be exhibited at a pop-up gallery in Quarff Hall on 12th May. This exhibition hopes to highlight the huge decline in some of the waders found across the whole of the UK.
We hope you will come along and see our work.
Here are some of our completed drawings ready to be displayed.
The Voar Redd Up
On Thursday 26th of April our school did the Voar Redd Up. Our school was nominated by a few people in the community to do the clean up. We also had to collect certain stuff that was on a sheet sent to us such as plastic bottles, mussel pegs, plastic rope and more. It was really nice that lots of the parents got involved. And we were very lucky as it was a really nice day outside. We found lots of interesting things. There were a lot of big pieces of cod boxes that had been broken up and washed up. Ruby and Tryphena were also collecting mermaid purses if anyone had found any. Someone also found a gas pump from Total.
You could definitely tell a big difference to the beach after it had been cleaned up, and I think everyone had done a really good job and helped out a lot.
By Cerys P7
The beach before we arrived to clean it:
Hard at work
We were surprised just how quickly the skip for plastic filled up!
On our way back to school after a job well done.
The results of our labour- a much cleaner beach- but there is still more to be done.
Badminton Competition
On Monday for the past three weeks Ayla has been taking part in Mrs Smith’s badminton league. She won the girls primary doubles plate and the S3-4 girls doubles plate.
posted by Emily, Katie and Ayla
Ally’s Success in Archery
On Saturday Ally went to Lerwick to receive his trophies and certificate for his achievements in archery.
Here is Ally with his trophies from 2018
Here are some or Ally’s awards from previous years.
Top left for shooting new junior archery record (253 points)2016
Top right under 12 boys champion 2016
Bottom left under 12 boys champion 2017
Bottom middle improvment on score (13 points) 2016
Bottom right competing in Montrose archery trip
Two medals from Montrose archery trip(second in age group 2016 and 17)
Trophy ‘c’ league champion
Top left improving on score by 1 point
Top middle for competing in Montrose 2017
top right for shooting a new junior archery record (254 points)
bottom left under 12 boys champion 2018
bottom right ‘b’ league champion 2018
Written by Ally and Fearghas
Goodbye and Good Luck Jake
On the 20th of March was Jake’s last day so Mrs Hay threw a small party.
We had some snacks and cake and we sat around and talked for a bit.
Then we played some party games! We played Corners using Jake’s family names and we played Wink Murder. Our class was sad to see him go and we hope he enjoyed his last day. We wish home the best of luck in Brunei!
By Niamh and Lauryn
