P6B 2024-25

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October 12, 2024
by Mrs Hunter
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Powerpoint Presentations

Powerpoint Making

We had to ensure that there was not too much writing on each slide.  This makes it a little easier to present.  We know that we have to be careful about the style of font that we choose as some are harder to read than others.  Our pictures had to match in with what we were talking about.  We used some of the transition and animation options on powerpoint.  But not too many as we didn’t want to distract too much from our talk.

Skills in Presenting

We were practising our skills in presenting.  We had to ensure we made eye contact with the audience and that our voices were loud and clear.  Each powerpoint had to have an introduction and conclusion.

Pupil Choice  

In our topic we have discussed how we are all different.  We all have different interests.  This was a chance for pupils to choose what they wanted to make their powerpoint on.

 

October 7, 2024
by Mrs Ritchie
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Badminton

In PE we have been doing badminton for the last 4 weeks.  We did this activity back in March in P5, so have been able to build on our skills and ability.  Our main focuses have been;

  • choosing the right kind of shot, under or over arm.
  • getting our feet side on when hitting
  • holding the racket correctly
  • having the correct foot forward for a fore or back hand shot.

PE Reminder

– Hair tied back

-All jewellery removed

-Wear appropriate clothes – tee shirt, tracksuit bottoms/leggings, trainers.

October 3, 2024
by Mrs Hunter
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Collaborating with Primary 7

Primary 7 have been learning a lot about plants.  They designed their own plant and drew a picture of their plant.

We got their written descriptions without seeing their drawings.  Our task was to draw their plant.  We started… then we realised we were were better to do a rough copy first.  Primary 7s descriptions were detailed and they were using specific language for parts of their plants.  We had to put a labelled diagram of a plant on he whiteboard so we knew exactly where to add certain parts! Then we met up with the Primary 7s and compared drawings.

It was a challenging activity and so much fun. The meta skills we were using were focusing, communicating, creativity and sense making.

September 29, 2024
by Mrs Hunter
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Maths Week in 6B

We have enjoyed Maths Week!

Numeracy Ninja Workbooks

Each day this week we worked on  Numeracy Ninja Workbooks.  This is a 30 question quiz on different numeracy skills.  After each 30 questions pupils take their score and work out what colour of Ninja belt they are on.  The class really enjoyed being challenged.

ZK ” It is pushing me in maths and I’m learning how to do new sums.”

RR “I only got 13, now I’ve got 18.  I’m getting better at maths.”

MC “It is getting my brain engaged and I’m on a hunt for a brown belt.”

LA ” I like it a lot as it helps you improve.  I think it is fun but it is a bit of a challenge!”

Sumdog and Times Table Rockstars

We used our laptop time to engage in challenges in Sumdog and Times Table Rockstars.

Maths Games

We had a carousel of games practising addition and multiplication skills.  Eve and Mrs Burgess also taught us how to play yahtzee.

Animal Symmetry Pictures

We completed pictures of animals, practising skills in symmetry.

Teacher Led Gym

We played some maths related games in the gym.  We played, “Whats the Time Mr Wof?”, Pacman (with tables practice) and Relays (with tables practice.)

Maths with our Buddies

To round off the week we went down to Primary 2.  Earlier in the week they had been outside collecting resources for maths games – stones and sticks.  They had made their own games and they showed us how to play them.  We were really impressed at how well they could talk about their games and the strategies they could use.

Meta skills included in our numeracy lessons this week are focusing, initiative, collaborating, leading, sense-making and critical thinking.

September 20, 2024
by Mrs Hunter
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Community Walk

We went with our buddies for a walk around the local area.  The P2s were looking for different types of houses and landmarks close to the school.  P6 helped the P2s find these and ensured they were safe as they walked around the area.  Then they had some fun in the Westerloch Playpark!

September 19, 2024
by Mrs Hunter
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Organs in the Body

We took advantage of the lovely weather and did some chalk drawings outside.  We drew around our partner’s body then drew and labelled organs inside  the body.

September 19, 2024
by Mrs Sinclair
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Art Lesson

In Art p6 have been learning about the European artist Pablo Picasso.  Having looked at and discussed his work, pupils have gone on to abstract shapes and proportions to create their own self-portrait in the style of Picasso.

September 16, 2024
by Mrs Hunter
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Visit from S6 AHS Pupils

Today a group of 6th year Advanced Higher Biology pupils from the Anderson High School visited our class to tell us all about the systems of the human body as part of our class topic. We had a great time and we learned a lot! They also told us what they were planning to study following on from studying biology.  Dentistry, pharmacy, neuro-science, being a doctor, animal biology and marine biology were all mentioned.

MC – “It was very interesting.  I loved labelling some  parts of the skeleton.  I also learnt about the heart and the digestive system.”

BL – “It was nice to hear what they were planning to do after sixth year.”

LL – I found it quite cool seeing the x-rays and learning about the brain

RR – I really enjoyed seeing the x-rays and the bones in the body.”

EJ – “I liked seeing the numbers to test colour blindness.”

LL – “The illusions were cool.  It was all interesting and I found out one of the smartest animals is a dolphin.”

 

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