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.
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:
It has been a VERY busy term in Primary 6/7 with lots of projects going at the same time. All the pupils have been working very hard with their learning, teamwork and representing our school with excellent manners.
These are Primay 6/7’s top 6 highlights of Term 3:
Starting tomorrow the Health Pupil Voice Group are starting some Lunchtime Clubs. A rota of clubs will be on the wall at the infants door to the playground.
Monday – Running to Rio Club
Tuesdays – Games for P1 – 3
Wednesday – Running to Rio Club
Thursday – Games for P4 – 7
If you would like to join in the clubs, meet the Lunchtime Leaders and their helpers at the big square in the playground.
The Health Group have been busy setting up our Health Achievement Wall as part of our Pupil Voice Groups.
On the wall is a section to celebrate sporting achievements outside of school. We would like pupils to bring in their new sports certificates, awards or trophies when they receive them from their after-school clubs. Their picture can then go up and be celebrated on the Health Achievement Wall.
The Health Group are also looking for flyers or posters for the wall to promote links to local sports clubs.
Yesterday Primary 6/7 attended a Basketball Festival at Whitburn Community Centre. We entered three teams into the event and were playing against teams from Greenirgg, Polkemmet, Whitdale and Fallahill Primary Schools.
Each team played in 5 games and competed in a mini-league on their court. At the end of a very exciting and well-run festival it was announced that Stoneyburn Team 1 game 3rd on Court 1, Stoneyburn Team 2 came 2nd on Court 2 and Stoneyburn Team 3 came 1st on Court 3.
The pupils and I are very excited and proud of these results. We have been working very hard on our Basketball Skills in P.E. and this hard work was clearly shown yesterday. The pupils knew the rules of Basketball well,were excellent team members and represented our school with high standards of behaviour.
Recently we have been exploring balances and counter balances in P.E. Have at look at us in action:
