We are thoroughly enjoying our Pirate theme. This week we have researched famous pirates including Blackbeard and Mary Read. We found out some interesting facts about them. Did you know Blackbeard put fuses at the end of his beard to scare people?
We also looked at pirate clothing and were challenged to be creative and design our own pirate costume.
Primary 7/6 have been revising how important it is to have a growth mindset. We discussed the differences between a growth and fixed mindset and how having the right attitude can help you to succeed. We then painted self portraits of ourselves in the style of Picasso and wrote growth mindset statements to help us be resilient when we are finding something difficult…
1st Star – We enjoyed creating our own portrait paintings in the style of Picasso
2nd Star – We enjoyed our holiday challenge where we had to plan a holiday to a budget
Wish – For no-one to lose golden time this week
All classes from P5 to P7 are taking part in Challenge Friday this year. They compete in their classes to complete different problem solving challenges each week. There is then a winning team from each class and an overall winner each week. Points are being kept and a league table is displayed with the winning points each week. Challenges so far have included creating a tower with spaghetti and marshmallows, building a strong bridge from newspaper and paper clips and creating a cup pyramid using only a ‘cup mover’.
As part of our financial education programme, P7 have been learning all about credit and debit. We learned about the differences between credit and debit and had a go at calculating interest. We looked at using a credit card wisely and what can happen if you use credit you can’t afford to pay back. We were then set a challenge to show our understanding of credit and debit. Some groups chose to do a news report while others created a lego movie, drama or poster.
1st Star – We enjoyed the Pupil Council Assembly. Well done to those who were elected
2nd Star – We loved making our own treasure maps
Wish – To make another treasure map and add more detail
1st Star We enjoyed our visit from the strings players.
2nd Star We have enjoyed playing rounders and ball games.
Wish We would like to go outside for more games.
1st Star We enjoyed our visit from the strings players as part of Bathgate Music Festival.
2nd Star We have had fun keeping fit this week by walking for a mile and by having P.E. in the hall with Mrs Coutts.
Wish We are looking forward to our assembly next week.
1st Star- Doing P.E with Miss Hunter
2nd Star- Making our own treasure maps.
Wish – To learn more about Pirates.
