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Welcome to Primary 6a!
Welcome to Primary 6a!
About me - Miss Johnston
Hello! My name is Miss Johnston and I am delighted to be teaching Primary 6a this year. I am a newly qualified teacher this year, but I taught at Letham Mains for 10 weeks last year as a student teacher. I love being outdoors and listening to music🌻🎶. My favourite thing to teach is topic as I am really passionate about social studies and history!
Here you can find updates about our learning and snapshots of what we get up to during the week!
Thursday 26rd March
As part of our Rights Fortnight focus on Articles 24 and 27, the school has been running a whole‑school competition to see which class could donate the most food to our charity partner, Lammermuir Larder. Primary 6 have shown incredible commitment and enthusiasm throughout — they’ve practically cleared the local supermarket shelves in their mission to help others! Thanks to their generosity and teamwork, P6 collected an amazing 183 items in total. A fantastic achievement and a wonderful example of our learners putting rights, empathy and community action into practice. Well done, Primary 6!
Monday 23rd March
P6 spent time today using dictionaries to look up the meanings of their spelling words.
This helped them develop important vocabulary skills, understand their words more deeply and become more independent learners.
Thursday 19th March
P6 had a fantastic visit to Knox Academy where we took part in an author event with Joseph Coelho, who was promoting his new book. We created our own poems, listened to him talk about his journey to becoming an author, and learned all about his writing process. It was super interesting and inspiring, and some of us even bought his new book and had it signed!
Monday 16th March
P6 have started our whole‑school author study on Jeremy Strong, and we’ve been practising our literacy skills by making predictions and using clues from the text.
Using only the title and blurb of Giant Jim and the Hurricane, we designed our own front covers to show what we think the story might be about. We also completed a fun Blankety Blank activity to help us think carefully about vocabulary and context.
Thursday 12th March
P6 have been learning about the digestive system and how our bodies break down food.
We took part in a hands‑on experiment using Weetabix, orange juice and tights to model the journey food takes through the digestive tract. This helped us see how food is broken down, squeezed and absorbed, just like it is in our own bodies.
Monday 9th March
P6 have been learning all about how to keep themselves safe online. They explored how to spot fake news, how to check whether information comes from a reliable source, and why it’s important never to speak to, share images with, or arrange to meet strangers online.
The class also learned that once something is posted on the internet, it can be extremely difficult to remove completely, helping them understand the importance of making safe and responsible choices online.
Thursday 5th March - World Book Day 2026
Monday 2nd March
P6 explored fractions on a number line through an active numeracy challenge. Learners followed a series of clues, each one helping them identify the correct fractions, match them to the right colours, and place them accurately along their number lines. Every correct step brought them closer to “crossing the bridge” safely, while any mistakes risked falling into the “lava” below. This playful structure kept everyone engaged, encouraged mathematical reasoning, and helped pupils visualise fractions in a meaningful, memorable way.
Thursday 26th February
We explored what happened on the beaches and discussed whether the operation should be seen as a success or not. To deepen our understanding, pupils worked in groups to build their own Dunkirk replicas using Lego, helping them visualise the scale and challenges of the evacuation.
Wednesday 25th February
Primary 6 have been learning all about the respiratory system.
We explored the different parts, including the lungs, diaphragm, windpipe and ribcage, and discussed how they all work together to help us breathe.
We also looked at a range of respiratory diseases and learned how these conditions can affect individuals in their daily lives.
Thursday 12th February
Primary 6 learned about rationing during World War II today.
In groups, pupils were given different family profiles and had to plan meals for a week, taking into account each family’s budget and dietary requirements.
They then ‘shopped’ for their weekly food, experiencing the challenge of making limited rations stretch. It was a great way to understand the realities of rationing and the decisions families had to make during the war.
Wednesday 11th February
Primary 6 have been learning about the nervous system today. We discussed how our nerves send messages to the brain, which then processes the information and tells our body what to do. To put this into practice, we tested how quickly these messages travel by measuring our reaction times. Pupils compared their left and right hands by trying to catch falling rulers, and also reacted by touching coloured pieces of paper with their feet after the colour was called out. It was a fun and engaging way to explore how amazing our nervous system is.
Monday 9th February
Primary 6 have begun their new fractions topic in numeracy this week.
The class explored Cuisenaire rods to help them understand unit fractions, used these to find the whole, and then moved on to identifying composite fractions.
The pupils were fully engaged and enjoyed using the rods to visualise their learning.
Friday 6th February
What you’ve all been waiting for… our finished Anderson shelters!
Primary 6 have absolutely loved working collaboratively on their Anderson shelter models, and the results are incredible.
Their shelters are detailed, realistic and show just how much effort, teamwork and creativity went into every stage of the project.
Wednesday 4th February
Primary 6 have been learning about fractions and began by building a fraction wall to help us visualise different amounts. We then used the symbols <, > and = to compare fractions and discuss which were larger, smaller or equivalent.
After this, we started exploring the Cuisenaire rods that we’ll be using to deepen our understanding of fractions. Today’s focus was simply getting familiar with the rods and using them creatively to build and experiment.
Monday 2nd February
Primary 6 have been making fantastic progress with their Anderson shelter designs.
The groups are now adding their final touches, and it’s been brilliant to see their creativity, teamwork and problem‑solving skills in action.
We’re looking forward to sharing the finished models with you at Parents’ Night next week 😁
Friday 30th January
As part of our UNCRC work, Primary 6 have been learning about Article 2 – No Discrimination.
We explored the UK anti‑racism education charity Show Racism the Red Card, who are running a creative competition on the theme “A World Without Racism.”
Primary 6 created thoughtful posters inspired by this theme, and we are delighted to have submitted their entries.
Wednesday 28th January
Primary 6 have shown a great interest in our new topic, World War II.
Today we learnt about how Britain prepared for the war, including the different types of air‑raid shelters used and how they helped protect people from enemy bombings. The class then worked in small groups to design and create their own Anderson shelter.
Keep an eye out for their finished projects👀
Thursday 22nd January
Primary 6 have been exploring Scottish culture as part of our mini‑topic, and they’ve loved diving into all things Scotland.
We looked at traditional foods, music, dancing and even some Scots language. To finish off the week, the class used Adobe Express to design their own advertisement posters, encouraging people to try a Scottish food or drink or attend a Scottish event.
The creativity on display was brilliant. Take a look at some of the amazing posters we created ☺️
Monday 19th January
Primary 6 have been exploring limericks as part of our mini Scotland topic, and they’ve really embraced the fun of it.
We looked at the rhythm and rhyme that make limericks so distinctive, then had a great time creating our own wonderfully silly versions.
Take a look😄
Thursday 15th January
Primary 6A have been teaming up with Primary 3B over the past few weeks to learn Scottish country dancing in PE.
The older pupils have taken on a brilliant leadership role, helping to teach the younger children the steps and supporting them as they practised each dance.
Both classes have had a fantastic time working together and have really enjoyed sharing this fun learning experience.
Wednesday 14th January
Primary 6 have been learning a Scots poem as part of our Scotland mini topic.
Pupils chose either A Dug, A Dug by Bill Keys or The Sair Finger by Walter Wingate, and spent time practising their expression, confidence, and performance skills.
They then very bravely recited their chosen poem to the class. Everyone did incredibly well, and the children should be so proud of themselves for the effort and enthusiasm they put into their performances.
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