In P4, we are having some very exciting lessons this term! We are learning to play Mini-Bridge with some members of Livingston Bridge Club.
We have been introduced to the different suits and values of the cards and we have played some basic card games already. We are looking forward to learning more about Mini-Bridge and developing skills areas such as problem-solving and co-operating with others.
In Primary 4 we are currently having weekly music workshops with Mrs Poynter. We are learning about keeping the beat, rhythm and pitch through games and singing activities. We are also beginning to learn how to read and write music. It’s lots of fun!
In Primary 4 we have been revising the Golden Rules, in particular the rule “Do work hard”. We worked in teams to make up drama sketches to show what this means to us in school. We all performed our sketches to each other and then one sketch from each class was chosen to be filmed for the Golden Rules assembly. One video showed pupils working hard in the classroom and the other showed pupils working hard in a P.E. lesson. We also chose to sing the Disney song “Heigh-Ho” as in the film the Seven Dwarfs work hard as a team, persevere and never give up. We added our own actions to show working hard at school. Well done to Zoe and Tom who presented the P4 items to the whole school. Keep working hard!
Abbie from P4a, who won first place in the P2 to P4 category of the West Lothian Highland Games Art Competition, recently attended a very special award ceremony at the West Lothian Council Chambers at the Civic Centre. Her artwork was on display in the foyer of the Civic Centre, alongside the other finalists. Abbie received a certificate and prize and had her photograph taken. We are very proud of her!
P5, P6 and P7 all took part in the Inspire Aspire programme this session. The theme for P5 and P6 was “Global Citizens in the Making” and this programme allowed pupils to explore their character, ideals and values through a poster template. It supported them in exploring the type of person they want to become, their vision for a better world and what they can do to bring this vision to life. P7 took part in a pilot programme, new this year for the WW1 Centenary. The theme was “WW1- Inpiring Purpose” and this programme allowed pupils to learn about the values from history and the heroic stories of those that fought and suffered on the front, while at the same time learning more about themselves and considering what they believe is important in life, again by completing a poster template.
We are delighted to inform you that Niamh from P5b has won an award and will soon attend a very special award ceremony in Glasgow. Well done to all who took part and congratulations to Niamh!
We loved our recent visit from Kirtida and Suprabha from India and enjoyed taking part in the special assemblies. They attended one of our meetings and we were able to ask them questions about their school and country. They brought lots of Fairtrade work from their pupils, which was wonderful to see, and we showed them some of our Fairtrade work too. They also talked us through the photos of India that their pupils took for the photo competition and we learned a lot about the country.
Thank you to all who entered our photo competition. We are looking forward to judging the photos soon.
We had a stall at the Spring Fayre, where we sold our Fairtrade recipe book and promoted Fairtrade. Thanks to all who ordered a copy.
Zahra and Isabel represented us at the recent Parent Council meeting, where they gave a report on our group’s activities this year. They made a PowerPoint presentation, wrote their script and presented confidently. Well done, girls!
We are busy working on updating our display boards – look out for our new displays soon!
We have been continuing to learn and practise French vocabulary, including greetings, numbers and colours. We are now learning to ask someone how old they are (and also reply) and also how to say/recognise the months of the year. We have been playing lots of games and singing too! We especially enjoyed playing petanque in teams. Tres bien!
The value of the month for May was “Responsibility”. Gavin, our local Scripture Union Representative, came into school recently to lead two assemblies on this value. He visited P6 classes to discuss this in more depth. P3a and P5a also held special assemblies about this important value. The value of the month for June is “Perseverance”.
P4 have enjoyed a series of tennis workshops over the last few weeks with tennis coach Eion. We have been out in the courtyard developing cooordination skills, building confidence with tennis racquets and balls, and working together in groups. It has been a lot of fun! Thanks, Eion!
In Primary 4, we are busy, busy , busy rehearing for our upcoming show, The Last Monster in Scotland. We have been singing, dancing and acting, as well as designing and painting scenery. Mrs Thomson (drama) and Ms MacDonald (music) have been helping us lots. Next on the list will be costumes, props and the programme….
The show will be on Monday 22nd June and there will be two performances (morning and evening). Letters about ticket orders were sent home today. Please place orders by Monday 8th June 2015. Thanks!
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