This week was STEM week and we’ve been very busy working hard on lots of activities.
We started with a class pipe cleaner challenge. Working in small groups we were given instructions to build the tallest free-standing structure. We were working against the clock and things got really tricky when we were only allowed to use one hand for 2 minutes, and then had to work in silence for 2 minutes! But we all managed and worked very well as part of a team! Mia So, Nicola and Shiv managed to build the tallest structure. We discussed their techniques, including a wide and stable based that was even strengthened by twisting pipe cleaners together.
We were also focusing on the Great Barrier Reef this week. We went on an interactive journey with David Attenborough. We were able to watch videos of the Great Barrier Reef online, allowing us to see all the life under the sea. It was also very interesting to see what the future holds for the Great Barrier Reef and as a class we discussed coral bleaching and the causes of water pollution and sea temperature increase. We then used the videos for inspiration to create our very own Barrier Reef boxes. For this activity we worked in pairs and used various craft supplies to create the Great Barrier Reef in a shoebox. The final results are great! Take a look at some of our boxes!
This term our PE focus will be fitness. Mr McCurdy introduced us to some Crossfit exercises. They were quite difficult but everyone was working hard. We had a few sore muscles the next day but this means we were working very hard! Miss McCormack led a fitness class during PE on Thursday, with everyone really focusing on getting the most out of each exercise.
Our class mass this week went very well. Well done to all P6 pupils for representing our school in the community, everyone was very impressed!
Primary 6 have also started a new class reward system – ask your child all about it, we are all very excited!
Thank you for sharing your busy week. I love the Barrier Reef Boxes – so artistic – well done everyone. The new reward system sounds exciting too.
Primary 6 you have been busy!!! I have loved popping in to see your technology in a shoe box with your great barrier reef designs, I can’t wait to see them all finished on Monday!
Today Ben and Ali did you proud and presented to some of our parents using Sumdog. I know you have all been very keen and proactive in using this, they were excellent and represented you well! Well done boys
Miss S x
Erin really enjoyed STEM week and her favourite activity was making the Great Barrier Reef as this was something she had researched at home for her research task.