With all the lovely weather we have been having we have been spending lots of time outdoors. We have enjoyed maths, reading, art, gardening and lots of other outdoor learning activities.
June 2, 2021
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June 1, 2021
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Burn Trail Project
The whole school had great fun deciding on our ‘muckle’ and ‘peerie’ trail paths around the burn. It was great to use the new bridges we helped to design. The bairns worked together in the sunshine to set out and … Continue reading
May 25, 2021
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Problem Solving Skills
We have been spending time this year learning different Problem Solving Skills. We have enjoying using the nrich website to try solving different problems and to compare our solutions. It’s fun working on questions together or by ourselves. These skills … Continue reading
May 20, 2021
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A huge thank you to our Parent Council and STEM Ambassador, Duane Nicolson for all their hard work getting the Ollaberry burn project bridges in place last night. Our pupils thoroughly enjoyed their visit to the bridges this morning!
May 18, 2021
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Sowing Seeds
P4 – 7 are continuing their growing project. We sowed carrot seeds today – lets hope they grow! We reused old seed trays and repurposed cartons to sow our carrot seeds in. We are trying to reduce, reuse and recycle! … Continue reading
May 3, 2021
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Planting Tatties
P4 – 7 have spent the last few weeks getting our raised beds ready for planting. The beds have been weeded, fed, filled up and are finally ready. P4-7 did a great job working together to plant their tatties. We … Continue reading
May 2, 2021
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As part of our ‘Burn Run’ project we have been measuring and building bridges. Getting outdoors is great fun!
April 26, 2021
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STEM Skills
As part of our Burn Trail Project P4-7 have begun thinking about the engineering and design problems we need to solve. We used those problem solving skills today by taking on two challenges: Build the tallest free standing tower. Using … Continue reading
April 21, 2021
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Soil is amazing!
As part of our Sustainability Topic P4 – 7 have been learning about soil – it is really amazing! Soil is one of the Earth’s most precious resources. Did you know? Soils are home to a quarter of the Earth’s … Continue reading
April 19, 2021
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Battery Making
Creating a Battery. Last Thursday the P4-7 class made their own batteries out of 1p’s, vinegar, cardboard and tin foil. There was a strong smell of vinegar in the air.
