Will our models sink like Titanic?
we think because we have thought very carefully about the shape and the materials we are using they will float….
The Jade Emperor visits P4/5….
We also designed a Chinese plate to show our animals in the calendar this morning…..
Snapshot of our learning this week
Primary 1/2
P1/2 have been learning about adding in Numeracy and all about space, rockets and the moon for their topic.
Primary 2/3
P2/3 have been working really hard on both time and developing their growth mindsets.
Primary 3/4
P3 learned and practiced their 3 times table and P4 learned and practiced their 4 times table in Numeracy, using symbols and all their senses.
Primary 4/5
P4/5 have learned some street dancing this week. They also found out about the manager of The Titanic and highlighted key words about him.
Primary 5/6
P5/6 have been learning about fractions in Numeracy and practicing proof reading and redrafting in Literacy.
Primary 6/7
P6/7 had visitors this week who provided lots of information about Shale Mining in West Lothian and The Burngrange Mining Disaster. During their Harry Potter topic, P6/7 worked hard to create imaginative pieces of writing.
P7 Ceilidh at St Kent’s
P7 had a great time at the ceilidh yesterday. Our behaviour was fantastic, we had lots of fun and we met other people who will be in S1 next year. Thank you to everybody who organised such a fun event!
Thank you for your support at our Scottish Assembly
Thank you for a great turn out and to everyone who attended our Scottish Assembly yesterday. Well done to our Pupil Council and all those who did the recitals! It was a great wee afternoon. The only thing missing was the haggis – maybe next year we’ll get that sorted!!
Chinese New Year 2017
This is the Year of the Rooster!
If you were born in 1921,1933,1945,1957,1969,1981,1993,2005,2017,2029 you are a ROOSTER! If you are not born in these years use the link down the right handside of the blog to find out which animal is yours!
P4/5 will be learning all about the Chinese Culture and how New Year is celebrated its starts this year on Sun 28th January…
Calling all Titanic Passengers in P3 P4 and P5….
On Monday 30th January we are going to be doing lots of sinking and floating experiments so make sure you have your paint shirts with you to keep you dry!
You also need to start collecting recycled items from home to help you with your model boats( and furniture for your Titanic Shoebox Cabins.)….get collecting this weekend and bring in things to make your amazing model boats on Monday!
Space Time…
Today we developed our knowledge of the stars. We know that the stars create patterns called Constellations.
Look up into the night sky …..can you spot The Big Dipper?
How many stars join together to form The Little Dipper?
P1 Parents & Carers – Scottish Book Trust needs your help!
Every November, Scottish Book Trust gifts a free bag of books to every P1 child in Scotland to help them with their reading, writing and counting and to encourage them to develop a life-long love of books. Scottish Book Trust is asking parents and carers of children in P1 to complete a short online survey about the Bookbug Primary 1 Family Bag. Please click here to take part in the survey, which shouldn’t take more than 10 minutes to complete. Your feedback will help us to improve the Bookbug P1 Family Bag in the future and you could win a free bundle of books! The deadline for completing the survey is 10 February 2017
