We have started our new topic Around the World! We will be learning more about sustainability, continents and be learning more about Japan specifically. To launch our topic some pupils in our class created their own 'Meerkat Getaways' travel agent during Fun 31.
C- I can partition a 2dp number
Remember to:
write the number
draw the sticks
copy the ones digit
copy the tenths digit with 'zero-point' in front of it
copy the hundredths digit with 'zero-point-zero' in front of it
L- 6 times table revision
I- I can find Mully using my tables
Remember to:
use your tables facts
C- I can use a Tables Fact to find a division fact (with remainders)
Remember to:
use your Learn Its and Fact Families to give the answer
say the remainder
Our Star Writer this week is Esme! She was chosen for demonstrating a growth mindset towards writing. You should be so proud of the progress you have made with punctuation! Well done!
Our pupil of the week this week is Cassidy! She was chosen for demonstrating our school value of enthusiasm towards all aspects of school life. Thank you for making such a positive difference to our team!
As part of our Caring Citizens topic, our elections have been taking place over the last few weeks for Eco-Committee, Rights Respecting Group and Pupil Council. We have been so impressed with the enthusiasm for these roles and have enjoyed both indoor and outdoor presentations.
We demonstrated our school values of teamwork and enthusiasm during our latest Outdoor Learning session. Take a look below at some of our creations and games that we played.
Our Wednesday PE sessions will be delivered by Miss Brodie and Miss Smith from Lochside every third week. The focus of our first session was building relationships and teamwork.
Today, we created our own mini water cycles and spoke about what we might see happening over the next couple of days.
Our pupil of the week this week is Thomas! He was chosen for demonstrating our school value of empathy. Thomas ensured that others felt included and listened to. Well done!
Our RADS this week built on our communication skills from last week and also linked with our Maths topic of Shape.
As part of our Caring Citzens topic we have been creating our class charter and enjoying getting to know each other better.
As part of our Caring Citizens topic we created our own scratch projects linked to our MEERKAT values.
In Science, we have been discussing why water is essential for life, whilst also exploring the journey of water through the Water Cycle.
We had our first session of Outdoor Learning this week. We shared our ideas for this school year with Mr Miller, enjoyed loose parts play and are already looking forward to our next session on Friday 4th September.
Our pupil of the week this week is Harley! He was chosen for being an excellent role model to the younger pupils in our school.
We have been focussing on teamwork and communication skills in our first sessions of the school year. Our coaches have been really impressed and have already handed out RADS points.
Young people aged 5 to 21, who live in Scotland for at least 6 months a year, can apply for a free bus pass. You can use this to travel on most bus services in Scotland for free.
If the pupils have their free bus card available for school trips this would enable us to make the most of opportunities for excursions to support learning.
You can apply using the following link.
Further information can be found on our google classroom.
Term 1 Overview
In writing we will be focussing on Recount Writing and exploring summarising through our Reflective Reading lessons.
We will be learning about 2D shape and 3D properties as well as Patterns & Relationships.
We will also be taking part in daily Big Maths CLIC sessions.
This term we are focusing on learning about our mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing.
PE is on a Wednesday afternoon and every third week will be taken by a member of Lochside staff.
RADS sessions are Thursday mornings.
We will explore Earth and space, investigating the solar system, weathering and erosion, rocks and fossils, and space exploration through a range of practical, hands-on activities and investigations.
We are starting the term off with our 'Caring Citizens' Topic followed by 'Around the World', where we will choose a continent and country to focus on.