Yesterday we had a visit from Livi West Juniors Hockey, who taught us some skills and helped us work as a team when playing a game of Hockey.
If anyone is interested in joining this Hockey club, they train on Wednesday nights at Inveralmond Community High School, 6:30-8:00pm. Each session costs £4 and children may be selected to compete in games as well. Please email: Juniorsliviwesthockey@google.com for more information.
We have been learning about different types of energy: renewable and fossil fuels. We investigated the positives and negatives of each type and asked if we could hold a class debate to share what we had learned.
The motion used was: This house believes that renewable energy sources are the way of the future.
We split into the proposition and the opposition and Leah was our chairperson:
Over the past few weeks we have been monitoring the growth of some seeds that we planted. Some of us planted cress seeds, some planted spinach seeds and some planted peas. Our cress and peas were the most successful but we did get some of the spinach to grow as well. Have a look at our efforts below:
I just wanted to say a BIG thank-you to everyone who made my last day at Stoneyburn Primary School so lovely.
Thank-you to all the staff and pupils who put together a fantastic assembly. It was lovely to see some of the things I’ve been involved in and to see all of the school’s dance moves!
Thank-you to all the parents who came to the assembly or spoke to me over the past week. I really appreciated all your kind words and best wishes.
Thank you to all the pupils in Primary 6/7 who made Friday such a fun day at out party. The music, dancing and dance-offs were brilliant.
Finally thank-you to the parents and pupils for your lovey messages in cards and very generous gifts. It was all very overwhelming on Friday but I want to say thank-you properly now.
It has been a pleasure working with all of your amazing children over the past 7 years. I wish you and them all the best and hopefully will be back for a visit sometime soon.
Thank-you,
Miss Welsh
Today in maths we worked with the new IZAK 9 cubes again. We had to solve problems given to us by Mrs Robley and explain different ways of getting the answer using different strategies. Afterwards we created our own problem for another group to solve. Have a look at the problems created for us by other groups and how we solved them:
Reflecting on our Learning:
“What I enjoyed most was that it was challenging but fun because we worked hard and we worked together and we got there in the end. It was so so so much fun!” (Erin)
“The thing I found most challenging was solving the problem that another group gave us.” (Gabriela)
“I made sure that everyone was involved by letting everyone say their ideas.” (Kieran M)
Primary 6/7 have been doing some creative dance linked to their topic about the Rainforest. Today they listened to a piece of music then worked in groups to come up with some moves to fit to the beat of the music and tell a story. The groups worked hard to create flow in the dance and worked on performing in time with each other.
Timing proved to be a challenge for some groups and was identified as a next step.
Here are a few photos from today’s session.
Literacy Circles is a reading activity, it helps you understand the story more. You have six different activities. These are Super Summariser, Illustrious Illustrator, Character Cop, Feelings Finder and Quizzing Questioner. You have to feedback to the rest of your group and pick a Literacy Leader to guide the discussion. (Written by Sarah, Matthew & Katie)
I am most proud of being able to talk to Kieron and ask him the questions I had made up myself. (Leon)
For my next step I would try to make my descriptions longer by explaining why. (Jessica)
The thing that puzzled me the most was when I had to think of an ‘application’ question. I used the question starter flowers on our class wall to help. (Robbie G)
The thing that helped me when something got tricky was when other people in my group helped me to think of WOW words to use for my ‘Feelings Finder’ task. (Sarah)
I helped someone to learn by helping them figure out a question for the ‘Quizzing Questioner’ task. (Matthew)
The thing that helped me the most was being able to hear other people’s thoughts about their task because then when I come to do that one I will have better ideas. (Katie)
Today Primary 6/7 had the opportunity to work with Steven from Fauldhouse Boxing Club. He worked with them for 45 to improve their fitness levels and teach them some non-contact boxing basics.
Comments from the pupils:
David – Enjoyed the workout part, doing the press-ups.
Stuarts – Enjoyed the burpees challenges.
Connor – Steven was serious. He just got on with it. It meant we could do more.
Peter – At the start, he was teaching us right and left handed way so it was fair for everyone.
Dominic – Keeping our arms up in the boxing position was challenging.
Zoe – Not being able to moan (one of Steven’s rules).
Dawn – The challenge part of the session was really hard.
Rebecca – The two-touch jump was hard.
Connor – I learned how to move with my right foot in front as I usually do it with my left.
Rebecca – I learned that you should always moan, just do what your told and try your best.
Yesterday Primary 6/7 (and Greenrigg Primary 7s) worked with Andy McKechnie all day on speaking in public. He taught the pupils some drills on how to help project their voice, speak at a steady pace and add expression to their voices.
Pupils used these skills to teach the other classes a dance/fitness routine (with the help of Andy). There was then a showcase where the classes showed each other what they had learned.
Pupils from all classes enjoyed working with Andy. Primary 6/7 pupils gained confidence through the event and the skills will help them when they come to present their individual c
lass talks and with the Summer Show.
Here are a few pictures from yesterday:
The school participated in a dance workshop today run by our after-school dance teacher. Pupils got to try out a range of moves and dance games and had lots of fun.
Here are some photographs from the Primary 4 and 6/7 session:
