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:

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.

P1 have been really busy again this week. In Literacy we learned the letters z and q and the tricky word your. We wrote about Greyfriars Bobby. In Numeracy we were looking at recognising the + and – signs and we explored doubles. We used mirrors to help us explore doubles. We also got together with P1K and learned a Scottish version of the alphabet which we then performed at the Scottish assembly. We also recited our poems to Miss Maclachlan and then Calum, Lewis and Alanice recited their poem in front of the judges. Miss Maclachlan is so proud of all the boys and girls. Here are a few of our learning highlights this week:

Jaxon: I liked learning the new letters z and q.

Zach: I enjoyed everything this week!

Pola: I enjoyed performing the Scottish alphabet and saying s is for stag.

Calum: I loved learning this week!

Lewis: I liked performing my poem to the class then the judges

Aiden: I enjoyed working with P1K to perform the Scottish alphabet at assembly

Anya: I liked making a Greyfriars Bobby using shredded paper during art.

Here are a few pictures that the children drew of Nessie the Loch Ness Monster and Greyfriars Bobby:

P1M have had another busy week learning. We have learned two new sounds y and w in literacy. In numeracy we were continuing to practice take away. We also learned about Greyfriars Bobby and what made him special. The children loved drawing a picture of him! The children absolutely loved P.E with Mr Stewart this week as they were introduced to Gymnastics and had a shot on the large equipment. Here are some of the children’s highlights from this week:

Alanice: I enjoyed swinging on the ropes in the gym.

Aiden: I enjoyed using the equipment. I like jumping and crawling through the tunnel.

Cali: I enjoyed drawing pictures of Nessie and Greyfriars Bobby.

Calum: I enjoyed swinging, climbing and jumping in the gym.

Safia: I enjoyed word building words with our new sounds y and w.

Mathew: I enjoyed playing games that helped me learn how to take away.

Pola: I liked climbing on the frame in the gym hall.

Happy New Year. Hope you all had a lovely holiday. As part of our Robert Burns Celebrations we are running a poetry competition in school. A selection of children from each class will be chosen to perform their poem to the judges. Could you help your child to choose either The Crocodile by JK Annand or Nessie by JK Annand and practice their choice of poem. Their poems will be heard in class the week beginning 22nd January. The children have brought their poems home today. Here is a link to a copy of both poems:

Burns Letter Poem letter January 2018