Mrs Grieve has been on a course all about Numicon which is a fantastic Maths resource. The children really benefitted from this and we all explored the Numicons. We looked at number bonds to 10, as well as ways that they could help us learn some of our times tables. Then we decided to carry on our learning with the Numicon using paints!
We have been learning how to place fractions on a number line. We started placing in halves then moved onto quarters. Some of us managed in thirds.
Jess Hepburn from the ASN Team was in to chat to some of our children in The Hive. They had a lovely time together, telling Jess all about what they like about school, what they think the new school should have in it and how The Hive helps them with their learning.
Who says you can’t get lots done when it is a short week? Primary 5/4 say you can 🙂
We have been busy with the following:-
– Continuing to build on our knowledge of Explanation texts.
– Continuing to explore Measurement where we have been measuring both in and outside of the classroom (looking at cm, mm and metres so far!)
– We have started learning about our new learning context (Oceans and Climate Change).
– We have been using our mapping skills to identify the location of the continents and the oceans.
– In Science, we started looking at The Water Cycle which we found really interesting.
– Finally, one of the pupils became our teacher and taught us some Spanish numbers (what a treat with her own PowerPoint too)
Phew – it sure has been busy but lots of fun and enjoyable learning.
Have a lovely Thursday off, Miss Baldacci.
Please have a look at the pictures to see what we have been up to this week 🙂
We have started learning about a new type of writing – an explanation text. We have been learning about what features must be included to make this writing successful. We have also started looking at Measure for Maths. We have started by looking at all the different ways we can measure something and have started making conversions between measurements.
For P.E, we have been learning the importance of teamwork through rounders – we have been enjoying it!
I hope all the families from primary 5/4 have a relaxing and safe long weekend,
Miss Baldacci.
P7B were fortunate enough to visit Sky Academy this week. Sky Academy Studios uses the power of TV and innovation to open young minds and develop young people’s Creativity, Collaboration and Communication. Our day out included
As you can see from the images below we have some budding Producers,Editors,Directors,Scriptwriters and there should be an Oscar nominations for our Presenters and Experts! Well done to our fantasic Cameramen/women who filmed the whole experience.
On Wednesday morning we were entertained with a silent disco. We danced and sang along in the playground. It was great fun!
Welcome back Primary 1! It was lovely to see you back and hear all about your holidays.
We’ve had a busy start to Term 4. On Wednesday we all took part in a ‘Silent Disco’. It was great fun listening and dancing to the music.
P6A had an early wake-up call on Thursday morning when we took part in a silent disco. Although it was a chilly morning, we soon warmed up as we boogied our way around the park, singing and dancing to some very upbeat tunes! Although some of us drew the line at Gangnam Style, we all joined in enthusiastically with a resounding rendition of YMCA as we made our way back to the playground. There were some very bemused East Calder residents (including dogs!) but we all agreed it was a fantastic way to start the day! Thank you to Charlotte from Sustrans for facilitating the disco.
On Friday we learned about Earth Day in our Assembly and then went outside for word hunt. We had to find pictures and then sound out and write the words. Everyone had fun and worked well as a team.
