I was really pleased to hear from Helen Gorman that one of the groups from P6 won second place in the ‘Amazing Journeys’ competition the class recently entered.Their project presentation showed “good scientific knowledge, interesting ideas and was clearly presented.”

The Magnetic Levitation Train group recorded their learning journey, using the Book Creator App, as they worked on their science project for Science Week. I am so pleased for them as I know how much research and hard work they put into the design and the building of the train.  Well done!

Their reward, £50 for STEM materials for the school and public recognition as their presentation will be available to view on the STEM network.

Primary 6 were outdoors this week and created a map of the school using the orienteering symbols they had learned with Mrs. Collington. The next day they had to use a map of the school to locate hidden letters as part of a treasure trail. Once all letters were found they rearranged them to identify the location of the treasure. All the class succeeded and they were rewarded with their treasure, a chocolate lolly!

The class visited the STEM room and were given the instruction to identify resources to support our topic, The Great Outdoors. Everyone in each group collected one item and returned to the classroom to explain their choice. Next week we shall decide what we need to take as we go on our first nature walk.

This week the class designed and created stained glass windows and a card to celebrate the season of Easter.

Miss White, the music teacher, introduced African instruments to the class. They particularly enjoyed plying the African drums.

Our new topic is The Great Outdoors. Everyone identified in their jotter what they thought ‘Outdoor Learning’ is and we collated the information in a giant mind map.

Over the past week the class have had visitors with an expertise in Science, undertaken their ‘Journey’ project, carried out experiments, researched inventors and inventions and used i-pads to record all the learning that has taken place. They are looking forward to sharing their learning with others during our Science Showcase on Monday the 18th between 2pm and 4pm.

Primary 3/4 were learning the chemistry behind the making of slime.  Mrs. Horne discussed the molecules involved using visual aids before she assisted the class in making slime using a variety of ingredients.

These young scientists managed to produce 4 types of slime successfully.  They will showcase their slime on Monday, as we celebrate the end of Science Week, and share the learning that took place.

Great fun was had by all!

P3/4 enjoyed Pancake Tuesday as a prelude to Ash Wednesday.  Many of the class are preparing for the sacraments of Reconciliation and Communion so we enjoyed throwing, catching and eating delicious pancakes before the start of Lent.

Thank you for the kind donations of materials requested to support us during Science Week.

I would like to invite you, on behalf of the school, to our SCIENCE SHOWCASE on Monday the 18th of March in the Assembly Hall. The completed projects and a selection of children will be there to share their learning with you and to answer any questions you may have. Drop in and see what we have all been up to anytime between 2p.m. and 4p.m. Hope to see you there!