Primary 7 were thoroughly delighted to get their long awaited Leavers’ Hoodies today.  We took some pictures outside as it was such a lovely day.  They look great!

Primary 7 took part in their first Transition event yesterday.  They had the pleasure of meeting fellow P7s from Tingwall, Nesting, Hamnavoe and Whiteness in our very own Games Hall.  The event was organised by Active Schools.  All pupils had the chance to play Boccia, Basketball, Rugby and Dodgeball.  Seeing their smiles and confidence at the end of the session was super.  Well done P7.

P6/7 have been really enjoying our topic on Japan.  We had a carousel of activities to enhance their knowledge of Japanese culture.

1. Origami Making
2. Calligraphy using ink and brushes
3. Sushi making using traditional Japanese methods

A super morning’s work.

I can’t believe that we are at that time of year again… P7 getting their much loved Leavers’ Hoodies.  They look great.

On Thursday 20 March, Scalloway P7 met up with P7 pupils from Nesting, Hamnavoe, Whiteness and Tingwall schools for the first transition event of 24/25.  It is a lovely chance to meet peers who will also be in S1.

The event was organised by Active Schools.  Pupils had a chance to play badminton, rugby, boccia and basketball.    All of our P7s had a super morning, getting to meet and play with others.

This week, P7 have been researching how Britain prepared for War in 1939.  If families had a garden, they could build an Anderson Shelter  to protect themselves from Nazi Bombs.  They were notoriously damp and unpleasant.

As a STEM Challenge, our groups got to build an Anderson shelter using card, glue and sellotape.  They had to think about the structure and how to make it strong to withstand enemy bombs.  They also had to make it waterproof so the little cotton wool person didn’t get wet.

It was a great afternoon and all the groups worked well together.  This was another part of the challenge.

Mrs Tait had the pleasure of bombing and pouring water on them.

Designing and Making

    The Bombing and rain!

Primary 6 and 7 have been rehearsing for the upcoming Snow White Pantomime.  The two classes have worked so well together, learning their lines and songs.  They have also been very interested in the process of putting on a show and many of their ideas have been incorporated into the performance.  Below are a few photos of our rehearsal yesterday.

Last week, because all the costumes were ready, we had a photo shoot.  The pupils really embraced the challenge of acting their character in the photos.  The photos are displayed in the glass cabinet near the office and have proved a great talking point among staff, parents and pupils.

When you come to the Christmas shows, please take the time to have a look.  They are absolutely super.

We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday for our performances.

Our topic this term has been India.

We’ve been learning about:

• The geography of India
• Key facts about India
• Comparing India to Scotland and Shetland
• The contrast between rich and poor in India
• Fair Trade and how it helps people make a living.

One of our activities was to “work” for 20 minutes making paper bags to sell to shopkeepers for their spices.  Making 10 bags earned 1 rupee.  It was sticky, messy and very hard work!

Once we had done the calculations, most groups managed to keep their family alive for one day… but only just.   (See pictures below.)

Primary 7 are the proud owners of their new leavers hoodies.  Thanks to LHD for printing.

There’s a few photos below that capture everyone in the class.  It was hard to get everyone together for one photo.

They look great!

Yesterday, P7s from Scalloway, Hamnavoe, Whiteness, Tingwall and Nesting schools all came together in the Scalloway Games Hall to get to know each other a little before they move to the AHS.

Active Schools organised 4 activities which everyone got to try.

• Basketball
• Rugby
• Boccia
• Dodgeball

Our class had a great time and all managed to say hi to some new people.

Thank you to Active Schools for organising the day.