Roman Mosaics in Primary 3
We are learning about Roman mosaics
- I can observe and discuss the different colours, patterns, shapes and symmetry found in Roman tiling/mosaics
- I can create my own tiling/mosaic design in the style of the Romans
- I can include symmetry in my design.
Primary 3 have started their new IDL context, The Rotten Romans, and this week we have been focusing on life in Roman times. We learned about how rich Romans often decorated their homes in mosaics as a sign of wealth. We explored the colours, patterns and shapes they used, as well as how they were created.
We then used digital tools, 2D shapes and squared paper to explore and create our own mosaics. In our maths lesson this week, we have been learning about lines of symmetry and symmetrical patterns. We applied our learning when we were creating our mosaics, making symmetrical patterns in the style of the Romans.
We also applied our knowledge of mosaics and symmetry in writing and spelling this week. In a spelling task, we were challenged to find lines of symmetry in letters and then write words and sentences using only symmetrical letters. In writing, we have been learning how to write a diary entry of a day in the life of a Roman and, if we decided to be a rich Roman, we talked about our beautiful mosaics and making our slaves sand them down until they were smooth for us. We are really enjoying learning about the Rotten Romans.
P6 French classroom talk
P6 were making posters and they were writing in English what they want to know in French that they can use in the class everyday such as can I go to the toilet, what time is it, get ready for lunch, wash your hands and more. We went into groups of about 6 and helped each other. By Lucy, Alica and Iona.
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Burns Festival
We were very proud of our five performers last night at the West Lothian Burns Festival, held at St. Kentigern’s Academy. A fantastic achievement for Oliver, Adam, Kaylie, Leah and Cailin! A special mention to Oliver (P1), who was runner up in the P1-3 section. Well done everyone!
PSA Minutes and Agenda
A Guide to Social Networks: Advice for Parents
O2 and the NSPCC have joined forces on a mission to help all children and their families in the UK stay safe online. They recently launched a website https://www.net-aware.org.uk/ which gives detailed advice and reviews of the different online social networks which young people use. It covers over 50 different apps including popular apps like Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat to lesser known apps such as Kik, Roblox and Musical.ly. It reviews the levels of risk associated with each app and also includes the views of different young people about each app and how safe they feel using it.
Winter Ready Primary Six
I hope everyone has enjoyed the snow! If you are tired from sledging, building snowmen and snowball fighting then here are some other possible activities for you:
Primary Six
Below you will find a list of suggested activities should there be an unplanned school closure.
Literacy
- Revise this term’s spelling words. You could choose an activity from your spelling grid to help you do this.
- Read a text of your choice (novel, newspaper, website etc.) and pick out ten pieces of ambitious vocabulary.
- Write an imaginative story entitled ‘Crack in the ice!’ – remember to use VCOP.
- Write a winter poem using similes and metaphors.
- Literacy links – Sumdog and Topmarks.
Maths
- Time yourself! See how quickly you can write out a times table then try and beat your record.
- Continue to develop your skills in measuring and weighing by following a recipe. Take pictures to share your work with the class on return to school.
- Weigh and measure items from around the home and create a table to record your results.
- Carry out a survey of your choice (for example favourite sandwich filling) and display your results in a bar chart or pie chart.
- Maths games – Topmarks – Loop cards, Hit the button, Countdown; Sumdog
Social Studies
- Research weather conditions and how icicles and snowflakes are formed.
- Record daily temperatures in a table then display results in a graph.
- Choose a Scandinavian country, research and create a fact file. Compare their weather to ours here in Scotland. For example, how do they cope in wintry weather? Does their daily life change in the winter?
Art
- Make a ‘Wintry Scene’ collage.
P7/6 Winter Ready
I hope you’re all having fun in the snow ⛄️ and keeping warm! Here are some challenges you can do at home. I look forward to seeing all your wonderful work!
Nursery are Winter Ready!
Hello boys and girls,
We hope you are having fun with your family and friends on your snow days! Your teachers have been busy in the snow and have even set themselves a bake off challenge today. Look out for photos in our floorbook!
Here are some activities that you might want to do at home:-
- First things first…… ‘Do you wanna build a snowman?’ Give him/her a name, put a photo on your learners journey and tell us about your new friend!
- Use junk to make your snowman a friend indoors.
- Bake some tasty treats and look at the numbers on the recipe. Can you measure the ingredients correctly?
- Go for a number hunt around you house and local area. Where can you see numbers and why are they important? Take some photos and put them on your learners journey.
- Practice writing your numbers in the snow. Can you use your footprints to make dotty patterns?
- We have been using tally marks at nursery. Sort your lego in to colour groups and then record how many of each colour there is using tally marks.
- Look for shapes around the house. Can you make some shapes using sticks, straws, playdough or go outside and make big shapes in the snow.
- Practice writing your name. If an adult writes lots of names on a piece of paper, can you find your own name?
- Read your favourite story. You could choose 2 books and show your family how we vote for our favourites in story time.
- Play a game together – take turns, and look out for dotty patterns on the dice.
- Go on to the RSPB website and find the recipe for making bird cake. This will help the wild birds who might be finding it difficult to find food.
- Make ice balls – fill up balloons with water, hang them from a tree and leave them in the cold for a while. What do you think will happen? Take off the outer balloon and what are you left with?
Most importantly, stay safe and keep warm. We are looking forward to seeing your smiley faces back in nursery soon!
The Nursery Team
Forget The Beast from the East. Ice Art from Harbin Anyone?
CREATIVITY IN THE SNOW ANYONE?
Have a go at making an igloo? With help from adults you can make snow bricks and a great den. How will you decorate the interior?
The Scandinavians have long dark winters but try to create warmth with candles, blankets etc What is Danish hygge?
Check out images of Harbin in China and their amazing snow and ice sculpture event for 3-D ideas.
Go to new places to enjoy the snow and the views. Take some pictures of wintry trees and then use these as an art inspiration. Victoria Crowe is an artist who has done just that. Google her.
What can you make with icicles? What can you make with powdery snow or another kind of snow.
Il neige. It is snowing in French. How many other languages can you say that in? The winner wins an ice-cream. Try making a fun-flavoured ice-cream outside!
If you can get on skis and sledges and swish through The White Stuff!
