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Primary 4

Reusing our junk

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Today Primary 4 from Stoneyburn came to join us for our transition topic. We continued to learn about waste management.

We read a story called “Michael recycle”. We found that it’s important to keep a check on the amount of waste we use.

We decided to resume our junk and make it useful again.

We were set the challenge to make a toy with a moving part. We had to make sure it was realistic and eye catching. We had to use at least 3 materials.

We loved making different toys. Some of us made robots, some vehicles and we even had a board game.

We cant wait till next time to get together.

 

Primary 6

P6 bridge building

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Today P6 from Stoneyburn came to join us for our transition project – bridges.

First we looked at different Scottish bridges. We had to find where they were using a map of Scotland and an atlas. We also looked at the different design features each one had. We discussed why certain shapes are better than others.

“The arches have blocks at the bottom to make them more stable” – Karis

“The Tay bridge has a design similar to a saltire flag – a cross inside a square” – Emma

Next we designed our own bridges  we had to include one design feature we had found and had to span across 2 school chairs, about 6 feet apart. We could use lego or Knex.  We had time to plan before we built.

“We could make it like a staircase but overlapping the bricks” – Erin.

“We had to build together so we could be successful” – Tyler and Arron

We decided that we need more time to complete our bridges to meet the design criteria.  We will continue them next time we meet.

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The right to develop talents and abilities.

Primary 6

P6 bridges trip

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Today we went to the Bridges Education centre next to the 3 bridges that cross the Firth of Forth.

There are 3 bridges that cross the Firth of Forth. Each one is different.

The Forth rail bridge is a canterlever bridge which is bit like a see saw.

The Forth Road bridge is a suspension bridge. This means that the cables are anchored to the ground.

The Queensferry crossing is a cable stay bridge. This means the weight goes through the cables to the top of the tower. It is going to be a motorway and should be finished in May.

Our first challenge was to make the tallest tower. We got it teams and we were each given a job role. We used wooden blocks and had to think about wind and gravity. We had to make it stable by a wide base. Some of us were successful.

Our 2nd challenge was looking at and describing safety clothes. PPE stands for Personal Protective equipment. Ear protectors have a good suction so you can’t hear. The Hi Vis vest is good in the day because you can see them.

Finally we walked some of the Forth Road bridge even though it was windy.

We had great fun and the years P6 should go next year.

Primary 4

P4 recycled art

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P4 pupils from Greenrigg and Stoneyburn joined up today to do some recycled art. We had asked for pupils to bring in bottle lids, cans and jar lids and we received a huge amount. Pupils had a great choice of materials to choose from. Apart from being shown a few ideas the pupils were given free choice to use the materials they wanted and create their own design. We had a huge range of art produced including pictures and models. Many groups had some issues with joining materials and had to experiment with the best way to get their different parts to stick together. In the afternoon we went outside. Two groups were given a supply of cans and bottle lids and to plan and create a finished design. The boys went for a spiral design and the girls created a snake.

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This week in Greenrigg…

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Monday 25th April

  • Transition day P1, P2 and P6 to Stoneyburn.  Stoneyburn P4, 5 and 7 coming to Greenrigg

Tuesday 26th April

  • 3.15 – 4.15 Netball After School Club

Wednesday 27th April

  • P3/4 Roots of Empathy
  • 3.15 – 4.15 Football After School Club

Thursday 28th April

  • 6.30pm Parent Council Meeting   All Parents welcome or contact Mrs Yvonne Maxwell or another member of Parent Council if you have a topic you would like raised

Friday 29th April

  • Dress Down Day for NSPCC (50p to class teacher please!!)
  • P7 Futsal

 

Primary 1, Primary 2

P1 & P2 transition day with Stoneyburn

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We made lots of new friends with the children from Stoneyburn. Alasdair saw his friend Daryl who is in his football team, he said it was good to see him. Natalie said she hopes the children will come back or maybe we can visit them. Adam said it was good seeing other children in our school. We all thank you for coming to visit us today and we hope to see you soon. Here are some photos of our day.

Primary 5

P5s food extravaganza with Stoneyburn

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We enjoyed a fantastic day  working with all the Primary 5s at Stoneyburn. Adam said he really enjoyed and made some new friends. The boys and girls really enjoyed working with other children. We had a very interesting day all food related. First we tried some porridge with lots of toppings. Next we researched some of  our favourite foods and where they came from in the world. We then enjoyed a trip to Asda where we were shown the bakery and we got to talk about and try lots of fruit and vegetables. Thank you to Sharon in Asda who was wonderful with the children. We then bought some ingredients to take back to school to try cutting up and making our own healthy wraps.

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Fantastic day everyone. We’ll done boys and girls and a big thank you to Stoneyburn for welcoming us to your school today.