This week Primary 7 group 1’s had a visit from the high school CDT teacher, Dr Cherry. He was here to help us with the transition to High School and show us some of the skills we would be learning when we get there.
We learned to draw straight lines without using a ruler, for example vertical, horizontal and diagonal. He also taught us a technique on how to draw squares, using only horizontal lines and then turning your paper to a different angle. He gave us a top tip – to use all the joints in our arm when drawing free hand straight lines. This will help us control our lines.
We all look forward to his future visits to primary school and we are especially excited about visiting his workshop at West Calder high school in 3 weeks time. We will keep on practicing our techniques until then!
“I liked drawing the lines free hand!” – Chiaro
“I liked it when he taught us the proper names for light lines and heavy lines” – Michael
“It helped us feel more comfortable and confident about moving up to high school” – Holly
“Dr Cherry made us feel comfortable about the lesson and trying new skills. He also told very funny jokes! – ‘Have you ever heard of the magic tractor? It turned in to a field!’
I’m glad you all had a good time learning more about the high school and what happens in the CDT department. Dr Cherry commented to me about the good behaviour of our P7 pupils. Well done boys and girls, you did yourselves proud.
This was really fun can’t wait to move up to high school !
I’m glad you are enjoying your Technologies transition project P7. It looks like you are developing lots of new knowledge and skills. This is a great opportunity.
I’m glad you are enjoying your Technologies transition project P7. It looks like you are developing lots of new knowledge and skills. This is a great opportunity to experience what subject teaching might be like in high school.