Author: Miss Henderson

Primary 7 celebrated book week through various activities. We looked at comprehension and how this is important to understanding the text. We were very grateful to accept a book about the Queens Jubilee and we made book covers for the school competition. We were surprised by a secret reader who read a very interesting chapter from the book she brought – we tried to predict what would happen next…

We finished the week by reading to our buddies and ended up reading in some unusual places…

Happy Book Week!

Primary 7B were all given the same instructions:

1. Fold a piece of paper into 8ths and cut it.
2. Cut 2 circles using another piece of paper.
3. Make a pumpkin using the paper and glue.

They had the chance to create their own pumpkin based on how they interpreted the instructions. We discussed fractions and what these look like in different forms – we started with playdoh and then practised folding a piece of paper into 8ths. They were then set the task of making a pumpkin which required lots of problem solving and brought great results and creations. Well done P7B!

Primary 7B had a visit from the rangers this week who helped educate us on the importance of our environment. We discussed how we used shared spaces safely and respectfully and how to take care of the space we use. We looked at a birds eye view map of East Calder to practise coordination skills by identifying houses, the school and areas we are familiar with and discussed the difference between public and private land.

We went outside to do an obstacle where we practised directional language and working as a team.

Thank you to the Rangers for helping us appreciate and learn about our surroundings!

Last week we celebrated maths week and displayed our love of maths through different tasks. We kicked off maths week with maths through stories and read “Sir Cumference and the Dragon of Pi” This interesting story led to productive conversation on the key properties of a circle. We used language such as radius, diameter, circumference and measure/measurement. The class then set off on a task – to draw a perfect circle with only chalk, string and a metre stick. They used discussion skills and problem solving to work out the radius and diameter – and for one group the circumference – of a circle. The Primary 7 classes worked together for this task which gave us new perspectives and insight.

We looked at Parabolic curves to see how we could create a curve only using straight lines. The class were given minimal instructions and told to see what they could achieve. P7A created a display from their parabolic curves to discuss and share their learning.

Happy Maths Week!

Primary 7B have been exploring the culture of Japanese gardens. We learned about the 3 main types of garden which we went on to create through play and art. We explored the gardens essential elements; water, plants and rocks and discusses the meaning behind these and the importance they have to the Japanese culture.