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This week we used the leaves, twigs and stones that we collected last week to create our environmental art. We arranged our leaves, twigs and stones on paper to make patterns and small sculptures in the style of Andy Goldsworthy. Then we recycled our resources to use in another art activity.
Why not go out and collect some leaves, twigs and stones to make some artwork of your own?
This week we have a had a busy week in Primary 5. We started our new topic A Weekend in Pumpherston and Uphall Station. We had to think of how the land is used in our local area and made a table to show places to work, relax, live and places of interest. This week we have also been enjoying learning how to play Handball in PE. We have to keep practising as we are going to a Handball Festival in December. We also had a Zumba taster session which was great fun as well as good for our bodies.
This week we have been very busy rehearsing for our Jacobite assembly which will take place on Thursday 21st of November at 1 pm. We are all hoping you will be able to come so we can share with you what we have learnt about the Jacobites.
We are also very excited because we have been picked to take part in Radio Forth’s Carols at Christmas! Radio Forth will be coming to the school to record the whole school singing a Christmas carol which will be broadcast on Radio Forth on the run up to Christmas.
We have been learning about keeping safe with electricity. We worked in groups to make some rules. Here are P1/2 and P1’s rules. Talk about them at home if you can.
Always switch off before unplugging
Keep feet out of the way of cables so you don’t trip
Don’t put metal things in your toaster or dvd player
Never stand on broken wires
Don’t leave hot things on because they might cause a fire
Don’t touch plugs or switches with wet hands
Don’t have things plugged in near water like a sink or bath – you might get an electric shock if it falls in
Have a safe weekend:)
We went into the woodland beside our school to collect leaves, twigs and small stones to make a picture using natural resources found in our local environment.
P2 were very disappointed at the amount of dog mess left in a place they use for learning. They would like everyone to remember to pick up after their pets.
We also checked the orchard for Mrs Hull to make sure there was no litter.
Last week P7 realised they had a hidden talent for orienteering! We went to Lowport for the morning and worked extremely hard in pairs. It was really fun, even though it was a really cold morning!
This week we took part in the Rights Respecting Schools whole school assembly. The right we had been learning about was ‘ we all have the right be the best you can be and be proud of ourselves’. We showed what we had been learning through a drama, a powerpoint and posters.
This week we have been busy learning about electricity and what we need it for. We made posters by cutting out pictures of things we know need electricity to work. We had great fun cutting and sticking things on. Next we are going to learn about how to stay safe when using electical items.
Home link – can you all remeber to switch off lights, TVs and games when you are not using them. We are trying to remember to do this in class.
This week, P1 have been learning about labels.
First, we looked at fireworks on a video and looked at what shape they were, what colour they were and what noise they made.
Then, we went and drew our own fireworks on black card, making sure they were different shapes and colours. Then, we wrote a label next to our firework. We had words like BOOM, BANG, FIZZ and POP. We tried to write letters that we already knew.
Until next week…
P1 
