We were lucky enough to see 6 baby chicks and today we got to touch one very gently. – Callen S

We were learning new dance moves in a group of 4 in gym – Sara

We were writing about the very hungry caterpillar – Payton

We went to the library to get mini beast books – Sara

We learned that snails lay eggs – Jana

We were learning about the life cycle of a ladybird – Jana

We were learning about the life cycle of a spider – Aleisha

We had a live spider to look at in a jar – it was huge! – Aleisha

We set it free in the playground – Jack & Aleisha

We were learning about the life cycle of a chick – Eva

I have been learning the ai and oa sounds – Ross

I have been learning the ou  sound in Early Intervention- Sara

In Early Intervention we were learning ur and or words – Jack

In Health and Well being we are learning about feelings – Alex

We were solving problems using Solve it blocks – Warren

Our Skillionaires this week are Alex and Jana – well done

Our latest arrivals ……………….

Hi Everyone,

This week we visited Peat Moss to collect sticks and stones for our Human Body Topic. We then took these back to school and created twig skeletons. Have a look at the pictures and you can decide which is the best one 🙂 We also used this idea to put the bones of a skeleton back together and name the correct bones.

In Maths we have been learning about kilograms and grams and have been weighing different items. This has been a fun lesson to take part in.

Through our science we have been learning about the digestive system and we took part in an experiment which involved using digestive biscuits and orange juice. It was a bit messy and some of the boys were disgusted by the outcome. We then wrote up science reports to discuss what we did, step by step.

In Literacy we were doing alliteration and we had to write our own Tongue Twisters. We also looked at personification which you associate an object as a person, such as Dancing Table.

A very busy and fun week had by all 🙂

Whoops – I forgot to leave the letters to be handed out before I left for a meeting this afternoon, I will try to remember to send these home with pupils tomorrow.

Apologies,

Mrs Waugh

Murrayfield Gala Theme:  The 1980s

We have been given the use of a float for this year’s gala day and are looking for a team of people to help with the planning, design and decoration of this.   Thank you to everyone who has already offered to lend a hand and given their contact details to the Parent Council, someone will be in touch very soon with possible meeting dates.

If you would like to join this committee and help with the float design and decoration please contact the school office or complete the form which will be sent home with pupils tomorrow.  

This week our P7/6 and P7 classes have been learning about:

• The Scottish Elections
• Living in a democracy versus a dictatorship
• Voting systems: First Past the Post versus Proportional Representation

The classes were split into parties.  Using their developing team work skills they had to work together, democratically deciding on:

• Party Name
• Party Leader
• Party Colour, Logo and make Rosettes
• Write a Manifesto
• Design and create a leaflet promoting their party
• Write a speech to promote their party

Both Mrs Harrison and I were extremely impressed with the manner in which all pupils engaged with their learning.  They demonstrated superb team work skills and a real maturity in each of the tasks set.  A HUGE well done to all!

Today we brought our learning together and held a mock election.  All pupils from P5-7 were invited to listen to the manifesto speeches and a democratic vote was held. Ms Macrae also came along – she too was extremely impressed with the standard of the work.  Thank you to all the pupils and teachers from P5 and P6 for coming along to support our election.

We plan to further develop and extend our knowledge of political elections by learning about the upcoming European Referendum.

The result of today’s election will be announced on Monday … Watch this space!

Hope you all have a fantastic weekend and enjoy the good weather!

Miss Preston and Mrs Harrison 🙂 🙂

A reminder that the school is closed to pupils tomorrow (Thursday 5th May).

The pupils of P7/6 and P7 have been learning all about why the school is closed tomorrow.

Please do question them! See how well they can explain today’s learning to you in preparation for Friday ……

Miss Preston

Please click on the link below to view the nursery April newsletter.

Murrayfield Nursery Class Newsletter

Newsletter 3 April 2016…c