We have been learning:

We were learning to use letters as numbers. This is called algebra.

In topic, we have been learning about islands. We have designed our own islands in groups and presented them to the rest of the class. We had to have good communication and teamwork skills as well as creativity and we used our knowledge and understanding about islands and how they made.

We have been looking at playscripts in Literacy and learning how to read them and understand how they are written.

In Maths, we have been learning about time and reading digital and analogue clocks. We have been converting 12hr and 24hr time.

We have enjoyed:

HA – I really like football in PE.

DM – I have enjoyed learning about why you may choose to be a vegetarian.

TW – I have liked learning about islands and creating our own.

RE – I have liked doing drama and acting. I also like algebra.

LF – I have enjoyed converting 12hr time into 24hr time.

We are looking forward too:

We are looking forward to learning more art techniques.

We are also looking forward to continuing to learn algebra.

In P7c we have been making the most of the better weather and enjoying some time learning outdoors. We have enjoyed exploring numeracy and mathematics challenges through orienteering. We also had fun on our recent visit to Meadow Park. As part of our outdoor learning for term 4, we will be using problem solving skills to complete many activities outdoors. These will involve team work, determination and resilience. We hope as much as possible for this to resemble the camp experience that P7 learners normally have.

In PE we have started to learn about Tennis. We have been practising grip, stance, forehand, backhand and serving. We have played some mini-tennis games and are having fun experiencing all the different skills involved in Tennis. In health our focus has been on relationships. We have been looking at ways to stay safe online and to deal with cyber bullying. We have also been learning about the dangers of smoking, alcohol and other drugs.

We have been taking a trip down memory lane this week in writing. We have been writing about our favourite memories from primary school. In reading we have been creating our own questions about the text and answering questions about the text.

In IDL we have been focusing on Life Cycles. We learned that different living things have different life cycles. We worked cooperatively with others to create posters about the Life cycle of a frog.

In maths we have started to work on 2D Shape. We have enjoyed exploring the circle and finding out about the connection between its diameter and circumference. In maths, we are beginning to look at different 2D shapes and their properties. In particular, this involves demonstrating a good understanding of maths vocabulary such as sides, corners, symmetry and angles.

Primary 7c have been busy completing their S1 Transition tasks on Teams each week. For one of our Art and Design transition tasks we had to create our own colour wheel. In PE we have tried some beat the teacher challenges and fitness activities. We also completed a quiz to help us to think about future career options. All of these activities are helping us to prepare for secondary school.

We have been learning about many exciting new aspects of our learning in P7P. 

In numeracy, we are continuing explore the four capacities of adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing and we are using our skills and knowledge to answer worded problems. In maths, we are beginning to look at different 2D shapes and their properties. In particular, this involves demonstrating a good understanding of maths vocabulary such as edges, corners, symmetry and angles. We are also using our understanding of shapes to identify real life examples of where these shapes can be found and what purpose they serve – such as on transport, buildings and classroom objects.

In writing, we are evaluating our 7 years at Windyknowe Primary and planning our writing based on different experiences such as our funniest moments, moments when I was brave and times when I achieved. We are uplevelling our writing by using different adjectives and adverbs in particular.

As part of our outdoor learning for term 4, we will be using problem solving skills to complete many activities in and around the school. These will involve working together, persistence and resilience. We hope as much as possible for this to resemble the camp experience that P7 learners normally have.