ENERGY HOUR AT ST MARY’S!
We are all being Eco Warriors! On Friday we had our Energy Hour where the whole school switched energy off in order to play our part in being eco friendly. The Eco Committee asked that we all refrain from using laptops, iPads, lights in the classroom and staff laptops for this hour. During this time we designed a logo for the Uniform Swap Shop competition which the Eco Committee launched this week.
We had a great start to cooking club, this week was savoury week and we made pizza rolls .
Everyone followed the instructions well to make a delicious treat. We had to spread, fold, sprinkle, and baste our rolls before putting them in the oven to cook.
We all worked very well collaboratively.
Grace – I shared my pizza at home.
Ellis – my big brother ate it!
Jack – it was yummy.
Mya – I ate it all, it was tasty.
Theodor – I loved mine.
Millie – I enjoyed making them and eating it!
We are all looking forward to next week.
Primary 1 had a fantastic trip to Edinburgh Castle this week. This was a big adventure for us and a lot of walking but we all did very well and made the school proud.
We used our trip to inspire our writing.
On Wednesday we participated in our school committee groups where we get the chance to work collaboratively with children across the school. We all really enjoy working with others and making decisions to shape areas in the school.
On Friday we participated in No Electricity in school hour, for a whole hour as part of Eco schools.
We hope you have a lovely weekend.
A busy, busy, week!
We have worked hard on our literacy this week, and have continued to work on our letter formations. We have also practiced writing our names.
In our number work we have seen our peers work with numbers up to 20.
We have also worked on pattern recognition and enjoyed water play too!
We also enjoyed being in the Outdoor Classroom and on the Field.
On Saturday, our Primary 3 pupils celebrated the Sacrament of Reconciliation. This important step in their faith journey gave the children time to reflect, say sorry, and experience forgiveness.
The pupils approached the sacrament with care and confidence, showing how much they have learned during their preparation. We are extremely proud of each child.😁
Well done to everyone involved, and thank you to the parish and parents who supported the children on this special occasion.
We started our week by celebrating Shrove Tuesday. P3 learned all about why we have Pancake Day and that it is the day before Lent begins. We talked about what Lent means and shared our own Lenten promises. As a class, we also made a very special promise to try our best to be kind to one another throughout Lent. 💜
On Wednesday, as part of our science topic on weather, P3 explored different weather symbols and discussed what they tell us. We used the iPads to check the weather forecast and even watched the news to see the symbols being used in real life. P3 were able to identify many different symbols and talked about which types of weather we see most often in Scotland, such as rain, clouds, and wind. We also discussed how the weather can be very different in other countries. Some places are much hotter and sunnier, while others may have lots of snow or very dry weather. P3 enjoyed comparing Scotland’s climate to countries around the world. 🌦️🌍
On Thursday and Friday, P3 began redesigning our classroom play area. After sharing lots of creative ideas, we took a class vote and decided to create a McDonald’s with a drive-through! P3 were very excited and started designing their play area, thinking carefully about what they would need and how it should look. We are looking forward to continuing this project next week and seeing our ideas come to life! 🍟🚗
It was lovely to have everyone back in class after the February holiday. We’ve continued our learning in Literacy and Numeracy, enjoyed the winter sunshine in the field and had fun in the new ‘play shed’. Several of us played with the playmobil swimming pool throughout the week. Some of us explored different resources such as pasta and glitter in the sensory area. Some also explored mixing paint in some process art using balloons and enjoyed looking closely at the colours as they mixed. As usual, we had a great time in PE with Mrs McMaster.
This week in Nurture class, the children really enjoyed sharing the story ‘When Whale Won’t Wait’ The colourful illustrations and clear visuals captured their attention and encouraged lots of smiles, engagement, and shared moments. Through adult modelling, symbols, and turn-taking activities linked to the story, the children practised waiting, making choices, and enjoying learning alongside their peers. It was lovely to see the children so settled, engaged, and proud as they took part in the session.
We have enjoyed being with our friends again after the break.
Some of us are making great strides in our literacy and have moved onto beginning to work with CVC words and images. We are also continuing to work on our letter formation and practicing writing our name!
In Numeracy, we have worked on putting things and images into size order. We have also focused on replicating matchstick patterns, which has also practiced our fine motor skills.
We have also found time to play with bouncing putty and sensory tuff trays…along with time on the Kick Pitch and Trim Trail!
Today was an exciting day for our Primary 5s as we headed off on our very first camp trip! The buzz on the bus said it all — everyone was full of excitement and ready for adventure.
When we arrived, our first challenge was making our beds. There were a few tricky duvet covers to tackle, but with teamwork and determination, everyone rose to the occasion! After working up an appetite, we enjoyed lunch together before heading off for our afternoon activities.
In the afternoon, we took part in crate climbing and low ropes. Both activities encouraged us to step outside our comfort zones and, most importantly, work together as a team. There was lots of cheering, encouragement and celebrating each other’s successes — fantastic teamwork all round!
After a well-earned dinner, we wrapped up the evening around the campfire. We sang songs, played games and toasted marshmallows while sharing plenty of laughs.
It was the perfect end to a brilliant first day, and everyone is looking forward to what tomorrow brings!
