Monthly Archives: February 2018

Class Posts, Primary 3

Mad about Magnets in P3

Primary 3 were very excited to find out that they were going to be learning about magnetism in Science this term.  We quickly got to work to brainstorm what we already knew about magnets and what questions we had.  These questions are helping us to plan our investigations.

The most common misconception that we had was that all metal objects would be magnetic.  Some of us suspected that this may not be true but we had to investigate to find out more.

 

Ask us to tell you what we discovered!  Are all metal objects magnetic?  Why are only some coins magnetic?  What do the terms “attraction” and “repulsion” mean and what do they have to do with the North and South poles?

Primary 4

P4 Topic Linked Science

Ask the children what they did today?  What did they observe?  What were the differences between the different liquids?  Did the penny float or sink?  What about the grape and bottle top?

Maybe you could have a go at home?

Can you remember our lesson on distilling?  Is there a link?

Class Posts, Primary 7

What P7 Are Learning This Week

P7 are continuing to learn about fractions, decimals and percentages and the connection between them. This week we were revising how 1/10 can be shown as a decimal. We have also been investigating properties of fractions to see if we can come up with a ‘magic fraction’. Take a fraction and simplify it. Then reverse the digits of the numerator and the denominator and simplify the new fraction. It is a ‘magic fraction’ if both simplify to the same fraction.

We have also been having discussions about what is good or bad about being online. Pupils have been completing activities designed to see things from another person’s point of view. Sometimes online messages don’t come across the way we intend and many disagreements follow from that, so it can be useful to think about what the other person meant before jumping to conclusions.

Some photos from Golden Time today…

Class Posts, General Information, Primary 7, Sporting Activities

Sportshall Athletics West Lothian Champions

 

We are delighted to announce that 20 members our P7 class have just been crowned the Sportshall Athletics West Lothian Champions. Way back in October the children were given the choice to take part in the athletics competition. Those who didn’t assisted Mr Stewart with recording times, setting up the athletics tracks and organising their peers into the correct groups. It was a real team effort. We took part in the competition alongside our cluster schools and in every event there were points to gain. We came 1st in our cluster event which was a super achievement in itself. We then had to wait until 6 other clusters held their event. The two schools with the most points would then go on to represent West Lothian at the Regional Championships. We just found out a few days ago that not only have we qualified but we are the winning primary school in the whole of West Lothian. A remarkable achievement. Well done to all members of the P7 class. We are very proud of you.

 

Primary 1

P1’s Visit from the Fire Brigade

P1 had a very exciting morning today. We were visited by the Fire Brigade. The station commander spoke to us in the classroom about the job of a fireman. We then got to see a real fireman (Rory) dressed in his full uniform and we spoke about why they wear each item. We went outside and all had a shot at using the hoses and some of us were lucky enough to get to sit in the engine before the Fire Brigade were called away. Here are a few photos from the visit:

Primary 1

P1M Learning Reflection W/E 2nd February

What another busy week for P1M. In Maths we have been learning about the days of the week, the terms morning,afternoon,evening and night and we have been sequencing daily routines. In Literacy, we used similes to write about Nessie the Loch Ness monster and we learned the sounds x and nk. The children are thoroughly enjoying their new project Katie Morag. They are enjoying listening to stories and seeing where they live on google maps. Here are a few of the children’s highlights from this week:

Amelia: I enjoyed playing the french games with Miss Marnie

Aiden: I enjoyed science and finding out how different toys move.

Jaxon: I liked working in a group and writing words to describe Katie Morag.

Pola: I loved learning the days of the week.

Zach: I enjoyed learning about Katie Morag and looking at how living on an island is different.

Mathew: I liked science and making toys move in different ways.

Safia: I liked word building with our sounds.

Class Posts, General Information, Primary 1, Primary 2/1, Primary 3, Primary 3/2, Primary 4, Primary 5, Primary 6, Primary 7, Sporting Activities

LVPS Sport and PE

School Teams

We  have had a busy few weeks at LVPS. Our netball team played a friendly with our friends from Riverside PS. Both teams played really well with lots of fantastic passing and great goals scored. Our next match is on Feb 22nd at Parkhead Primary.

Our 2 basketball teams took part in the West Lothian Primary league Tournament. They played really well and a big thank you to Abby and Ms Taylor for being fantastic coaches.

The girls football team are training every Tuesday and are working really hard. They have their next match scheduled for Feb 16th.

The school football team have been in winter shutdown mode but I have managed to secure two matches in March. We play Knightsridge on March 7th at LVPS and Meldrum away on March 21st. I am also delighted to announce that Stevie Johnston from WLFA (also a parent of a P1 child in our school) is going to provide football training sessions for the team on a Tuesday lunchtime. This will start on Tuesday 20th February.

Our school handball team took part in the final round of fixtures of the Livingston Handball league. I am very proud to announce that our school are the Livingston Champions!!! Well done team. This was a very competitive league and all 15 members of the team have contributed significantly. We are all very proud! We have now qualified for the WL Championships in March with 5 other teams. The top 2 teams will then go on to the National Championships to represent WL. Watch this space.

If your child is part of one of our 5 teams above. Please keep encouraging them to check the sports noticeboard outside the gym hall. This is updated every Friday by our Sports Captains. No letters are issued for training sessions. Letters will only be issued when their is a match to be played.

Coming up next week:

Extra-Curricular Activity @ LVPS week beginning 5th Feb

Mon: Sports Committee meeting at lunch. Multi Sports 3:30pm – 4:15pm p3and4

Tues: Dance Club at lunch p6/7. Girls Football 3:30pm – 4:15pm

Wed: Handball p4-6 3:30pm – 4:30pm

Thursday: Basketball team training 3:30pm – 4:30pm

For the most up to date information please follow us on twitter @LVPSSportandPE

 

Coming Soon in collaboration with our fantastic Sports Committee

  • Our first Sports Spotlight winners will be announced at next weeks assembly.
  • Sportathon (raising money for school funds)
  • P1 and P2 multi sports club ( a letter will be issued shortly. 25 children max)
  • PLSA (The sports committee will be running playground sporting activities at lunch for p1-p4 from March)
  • Potential After school clubs next term : Bootcamp for children and parents/carers, running club, football for p1-p3

 

Once again, thank you to all parents/carers for your continued support. We strive to provide the best sporting opportunities for your children to encourage an active and healthy lifestyle.

 

Mr Stewart