Achievement – Page 110 – Pumpherston and Uphall Station CPS Blog

November 11, 2016November 11, 2016

Magnetic Metals in P4

We have been learning about magnets. The magnets have a North and South Pole and if you put North and North together they repel each other which means they push away from each other. If you put opposite poles together they attract each other which means they stick together.

We also did experiments and found out that even if there is something in the way like a piece of plastic, the metal can still stick to the magnet. We tested whether magnets work under water, we thought it wouldn’t work but it did. We tested how close an object had to be to stick the magnet, the furthest away the metal could be was 4cm.

We also thought about where you might find magnets in everyday life. We knew quite a few places where magnets are used to make our lives easier. Can you think of any?

November 11, 2016

P6 Blog

P6 have started a new topic on Plants and Animals. So far, we have been learning how to classify plants and animals. We have learnt about vertebrates and invertebrates and the 5 main subgroups of vertebrates. We have also been making our own classification keys.

In maths, we have been using what we learnt last term to solve problems involving decimal fractions. We have been using mental and written strategies to subtract and multiply decimal fractions.

P6 are lucky enough to get a series of visits from West Lothian Drugs and Alcohol Service to teach us about the effects of smoking. We have had two visits so far, and have already learnt a lot, and will have one final visit next week.

Mrs Cullum and P6

November 8, 2016

School Uniform Online Ordering

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November 7, 2016

P 2 / 3 Weekly Blog

We want to share what we have been learning in 2d shape!

November 4, 2016November 4, 2016

Primary 1/2

Today we have been learning all about Bonfire Night and firework safety. Below are some of the rules we have learnt to keep us safe when we are watching fireworks.

‘Always stay with an adult.’ – Ruby

‘Never throw fireworks.’ – Khloe

‘Keep cats and dogs and all animals indoors.’ – Ephi

‘Stand back from fireworks.’ – Mayah

‘Don’t put sparklers too close to your face and put gloves on.’ –Emily

We watched a short video of a firework display and used what we saw to help us create some pictures. We chose different colours of paint and printed them onto the page using straws.

November 4, 2016

Primary 1

Primary 1 have been learning how to tell the time. We can now tell o’clock times on a digital and analogue clock. We played different games to help us with our learning, like the minute game and “What’s the time, Mr Wolf?”

In Science, after learning about the Sun, we wrote some interesting facts about it and drew a picture of the Sun after looking at pictures of the Sun in space.

We have been learning how to stay safe around fireworks and drew firework pictures using pastels.

November 2, 2016November 2, 2016

Garden Club

Our school gardening year is coming to an end. We had a bumper crop of vegetables this year and we all had fun digging, sowing, planting, reaping, cooking and eating. Thanks to everyone who helped build beds and sheds and to all the parents and carers who bought the vegetables. We made over £80 which we will use to buy seeds and compost for next year. We can’t wait for the springtime to start again!

A huge thanks from everyone at school to Sara-Jane Haston who keeps us going with her enthusiasm and ideas. The outdoor space would be nothing like it is today without her efforts.