With Ms. Smith, P6B have been learning about the symbols of Sikhism in RME. The class made bracelets which is a symbol of Sikhism which fitted in with Shetland Wool Week. This allowed them all to use their collaborative meta skills to work together.

Basketball Skills and Teamwork to Finish the Term

Over the last three weeks, our pupils have been enjoying a block of basketball lessons as we round off the term.

During these sessions, the children have been developing their core basketball skills, focusing on passing, dribbling and shooting. Through a variety of fun activities and games, they have had opportunities to practise these techniques before applying them in more competitive situations. This has allowed them to improve their confidence, decision-making and teamwork while enjoying the excitement of game play.

Alongside the physical skills, we have also continued to focus on the Significant Aspect of Learning Respect and Tolerance. Pupils have been encouraged to show respect for teammates, opponents and officials, while demonstrating tolerance by supporting one another, accepting different abilities and working positively together. These benchmarks have been an important part of every lesson and have helped create a positive and inclusive learning environment.

It has been fantastic to see the progress the children have made, both in their basketball abilities and in the way they work and interact with others. Well done to everyone for their effort, enthusiasm and sportsmanship throughout the block. 🏀👏

We have learned three different parts for the instrumental section of the song ‘I’ve Got the Back To School Blues’ and we firstly learned to play each part on tuned percussion – xylophones and glockenspiels.

We could then choose which part we preferred to play together and many of us chose to play the most tricky part which was part three.  We then had the chance to use what we had learned and transfer it to other instruments.

In the first clip some of the class are playing their part on xylophones or glockenspiels.

In the next clip you will see three of the class playing their parts on guitar.

In the next clip, another three pupils transferred their parts onto keyboards.

And in our last clip you will see all three instrument groups playing their parts plus two further pupils keeping a steady beat on the drum kit at the back of our music room.

What a talented bunch of musicians we have in P6B!

Click the link below to listen to the audio file of P6B performing ‘Back to School Blues’ with xylophones and glockenspiels.

We’re also going to be adding in a section for guitar, keyboards and the drum kit!