We are really looking forward to our new Science topic: Sun, Moon and Stars. Our library area is full of interesting books we’ve brought from home to help us with our learning!
During the last two weeks, we’ve had fun celebrating Scottish culture through songs, poetry, dance and research tasks. Next week will be exciting as we prepare for our second whole school assembly presentation.
Please enjoy looking at out term plan below to find out what else we’re up to!

Bellsquarry Primary School
Class Year Plan ~ Session 2013/14

Term: Jan – March Class: Primary 2

Numeracy and Mathematics
Number, money and measure: addition and subtraction, number patterns to 100, counting on in 2’s, 5’s and 10’s; introduction to multiplication.
Information handling:time
Problem solving and mental maths strategies: investigation of patterns and relationships involving shapes or numbers.

Literacy and English
Writing: handwriting, note making, personal, functional and imaginative texts.
Reading: personal and guided reading, Fry words, research tasks.
Listening and talking: Scottish poetry, “Sharing Our Learning” rounds. “Show and Tell”
Modern Language: French

Health and Wellbeing
Mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing: Circle Time, Internet Safety, Rights Respecting Schools Programme.
PE: circuits and fitness.
Food and health: traditional Scottish foods and drinks, food and the consumer
Substance misuse: safe use of medicines.

Sciences
Planet Earth: sun moon and stars

RME
Christianity: Bible stories, Easter

Social Studies
People, past events and societies: Robert Burns
People, place and environment: Bellsquarry Village
People, society, economy and business: Wants and Needs

Expressive Arts
Art and design: 3D modelling – buildings.
Drama: role play, presenting to an audience.
Dance: Ceilidh dancing.
Music: Scottish songs.

Technologies
ICT to enhance learning: word processing, independent/ paired challenges and research tasks using laptops and smartboard.

The work and life of the school
 Religious Observance – assemblies based on shared values in the school
 Whole school events e.g. Scottish poetry competition, Easter service
 Activities related to the school’s Eco action plan
 Activities related to the Rights Respecting School action plan
 Pupil Council
 Sponsored run (March, weather permitting)

Personal achievement opportunities
 Class assembly
 House points
 Table Leaders
 Class Monitors
 Special Person
 Star Writers
 Personal Learning Plans
 Curriculum for Excellence certificates (given out at assemblies)

Visits and educational outings

 Local walks investigating our community.