What a busy week we’ve had. The class have settled well into their new primary class. Amongst many other learning opportunities, the class have started numeracy with a focus on place value. We’ve had lots of games to reinforce learning. The class have also worked up a sweat during PE with Mrs Malcolmson, with a… Continue reading Week 2 in P4-6
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Outdoor Education
Wow! What a day we’ve had with the SIC Outdoor Education Team. We went to the Burn of Valayre. There was a lot of personal achievements and being challenged out with comfort zones. P4 – 7 had a fantastic day. We are so lucky to live here!
STEM – Electricity
Hockey Festival
We had a fantastic day at the Active Schools run Hockey Festival. There wasn’t a focus on competition, so no scores were recorded. It was simply about getting fresh air, being active, socialising and demonstrating resilience!
STEM
The STEM coordinator visited us today with MTa kit and challenged the learners to create certain models, within a set timeframe. This really encourages children to use a range of science, technology, engineering and mathematical skills to develop the knowledge and understanding of skills for learning, life and work.
1 & 2 Teacher School Event
Today we had a fantastic day at the 60:40 with the Active School Co-ordinators who put on various activities for children of schools with 1 or 2 classes to give them the opportunity to take part in activities with a wider range of peers. The children all had a go at Ultimate Frisbee, Handball, Rugby,… Continue reading 1 & 2 Teacher School Event
Drama afternoon
Izzy Swanson joined us this afternoon for lots of drama fun! We had games, drama scenes from Tudor and Stuart times and also got to dress up in the amazing costumes!
Funky Bunnys!
Shetland Youth Music Festival
On Tuesday, P4-7 travelled to Mareel to perform their two songs on stage in front of an audience. They did a superb job, singing wonderfully. They really did themselves proud. They also got a chance to watch the other entries. A brilliant experience. Well done to P4-7!
Buddying
This week, P4-7 have buddied up with the pre-school children to start with transitions. The P5s have been paired with a nursery child and will spend time on Wednesday mornings, having a short play. Childsmile have also been in to teach the children how to manage younger children’s teeth brushing.