Primary 6

Mrs Barska

Class Teacher

Mrs Carle

PSA

Welcome to Primary 6

Welcome! My name is Mrs Barska and I would like to welcome you all to join us at the beginning of our P6 journey. Myself and Mrs Carle aim to provide all pupils with equitable choices in their learning by awakening curiosity through hands on experience which mirrors real life examples.

I believe that this year will allow the opportunity for pupils to further flourish in their academic achievements through creating a classroom environment where love, compassion and kindness is at the heart of our learning.

Furthermore, it is important to remember the vital importance of pupils well-being which will be continuously nurtured through the segments of SHANARRI corresponding with ‘How We Are Getting It Right For Every Child.’

TERM 1

Literacy:

This terms Literacy focus will be around "Read Write Inc." The aim of this scheme is to help all children to read fluently which will directly impact pupils ability to comprehend what they read alongside their vocabulary, writing and spelling skills.

Numeracy:

The main focus of maths in term 1 will be place value, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. This will be supported through resources such as "White Rose Maths" and "TeeJay mathematics."

Developing pupils metal maths and problem solving skills will also play a huge role within this term as it will enable children to put in practice the acquired knowledge. This will be achieved through the help of "Sumdog" and "Morning Challenge" tasks.

Health and Well-being:

The well-being of pupils is pinnacle to help them thrive and develop. Outdoor learning has a contributing factor to the mental, emotional and physical well-being of all. Therefore, we will aim to go for weekly walks, read outside (if weather permits) and explore the world outside for what it is which will hopefully result in pupils acknowledging the beauty of the world around them.

In addition we have a daily school program where tooth brushing is performed in school.

Topic:

Pupils have chosen the topic of ‘The Titanic’ for this term. This topic will allow pupils to naturally develop curiosity, experience hands on activities and learn about people, past events and societies.

This topic is intertwined with other curricular areas such as literacy, numeracy, science, technology and many more.

Polish language:

Children this term wanted to explore a different culture as we want to emphasis the fact we are a growing culture built from many nationalities. Understanding diversity and appreciating it is of high importance therefore, we will be learning Polish.

Additional Information:

Physical Education:

P.E will take place on Thursdays for 2 hours with Mrs Paterson where P.E kit is required, therefore I ask you all to make sure pupils are equipped with a change of clothes.

Snack-time:

Touching upon health and well-being, I have observed many pupils lacking snacks or are supplied with unhealthy sweet treats alongside fizzy drinks. I want to clarify that children are only allowed to drink water or diluting juice. Can I also add that it would be beneficial for children to have something nutritious to eat during snack time in order to keep energy and concentration levels high alongside building healthy eating habits.

School Uniform:

All pupils are required to wear:

-Grey trousers or shorts.

-Burgundy tartan pinafore or skirt.

-White polo shirt or white blouse.

-Burgundy jumper or cardigan.

-Black shoes.

School lunches:

Only classes from P1-P5 are entitled to free school lunches however, if you qualify for income based Free School meals, your child will continue to receive free lunch meals.

Link to apply for income based Free School Meals: https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/schools/school-info/assistance/free-school-meals/

We love to be outside!

We enjoyed creating our own acrostic poem about the Titanic and then we bravely read it aloud to our classmates!

Our teacher was delighted!

ARE

PROUD !

Practicing multiplication facts together is fun!

We worked together to create our Lola Loveable Lizard!

We loved the story about

"Lola the Loveable Lizard."

Well done!!

Tuesdays morning was a great fun for us all! - we had RUGBY sessions.

We created TITANIC posters as our follow task after creating a PowerPoint presentation.

We worked really hard!

What next?

Literacy lessons with READ WRITE INC scheme. We are working with our partners!

Swapping our jotters.

Waiting for my partner to be ready.

Thinking time.

What a lovely surprise! My class did an amazing job on a new display whilst I wasn't there!

We are learning to solve Maths problems using our addition and subtraction skills.

Real

life

examples.

During our RWI we performed a dramatic reconstruction using our own parody!

was

great

fun!

A visit from the fire brigade!

We are respecting Article 31 - our right to play!

A little note but it means so much...

We couldn't wait for Monday, too!

We are so lucky- our weekly walks are great, especially when the weather is so beautiful!

We decided to stop at LIDO park on our way!

As requested by P6 pupils, we are building the 3D features of the Titanic from cardboards!

Leo the Learning Lion is teaching us how to spell the words during RWI time.

"It

great

fun!"

We created a story based on the legend "Robin Hood and the Golden Arrow" in the role of Lady Marian.

Well done!

Daily morning challenge tasks are prove that we can work hard and solve them!

Well done!

We continued to work on Titanic 3-D!

We created our 3-D Titanic!

The 882.5- foot-long ship disappeared beneath the ocean in the early hours of April 15, 1912, at about 2:20 a.m.

We were working together to decorate our

"FRIENDSHIP CORNER"

We were developing our linguistic and handwriting skills at the same time!

We did an amazing job!

The last day of TERM 1!

Thank you so much my class and

Mrs Carle

for being such an amazing bunch!

Enjoy your October Holidays!

See you in two weeks time!

Mrs Barska

TERM 2

Welcome back to Term 2 Primary 6’s !

I am looking forward to what this term brings us, I am sure it will be full of learning and fun.

On top of this we want to welcome Miss Strachan who will spend this term with us together!

I hope everyone has had a lovely October break and are fully energized for what is to come this term.

Literacy:

This term we will continue to work on the ‘Read Write Inc’ scheme. Additionally, to this as a whole class, we will aim to incorporate writing, reading and talking/listening skills through different activities to build on our literacy.

Numeracy:

This terms maths focus will start from revisiting division alongside looking at time, decimal numbers and angles.

This term will similarly be supported to term one through the use of " Teejay mathematics" and "SHM Heinemann" books.

We wiil also use Maths Antics videos to help us understand different concepts.

Mental maths and problem solving skills will be continually be developed by the use of ‘Sumdog’ and ‘Morning Challenge Tasks’.

Health and Well-being:

This term in the morning, as the lessons begin, all pupils will receive a slice of toast if desired to ensure pupils are fully energized to start their learning.

The continuation of weekly walks, teeth brushing and outdoor learning will also be looked at in this term.

Substance misuse will be introduced through the incorporation of topics such as: smoking, drugs, and the usage of alcohol.

Additional to this every Friday, which we call Feel good Friday, pupils can come into school dressed as they please and after assembly we embed Article "31" Right to Play from UNCRC where pupils have the choice to spend their afternoon as they wish. This has been very successful in our class over the last term.

Topic:

We will have a final look at our Titanic topic from the previous term before we begin our new topic of "Christmas around the world."

This new topic will allow pupils to compare and contrast their own experiences of Christmas in comparison to other cultures, countries and beliefs.

This will allow our class IDL opportunities as we discover the history and geography of other cultures through this topic.

Polish language:

The continuation of our experience with the Polish Language will be progressed as we learn more phrases to help hold a little conversation with peers. New words will also be learnt surrounding our Christmas around the world topic.

Additional Information:

Physical Education:

P.E will stay the same as term 1 therefore, it will continue to take place on Thursdays for 2 hours with Mrs Paterson where P.E kit is required. I ask you all to make sure pupils are equipped with a change of clothes.

Snack-time:

I have observed that more pupils are paying attention to having a healthy snack option, which makes me very happy.

The rules still stay the same regarding no fizzy drinks only water or diluting juice is allowed.

I would strongly recommend to make sure your child is equipped with a healthy and nutritional opinion instead of sugary sweets for snack and lunch time.

School Uniform:

The rules remain the same as in Term 1 (please see above).

School lunches:

The rules remain the same as in Term 1 (please see above).

We enjoyed creating a Spooky House Silhouette Painting activity by mixing cool colours!

Just dance

Art 31

Art & craft

Art31

We volunteered to create drawings of the Learning Lion characters for our school.

Please have a look for the outcome!

Leo the cub

Leo Juvenile

Leo Adolescence

Working together!

We need to colour them now to finish our collaborative piece of Art!

It is so lovely to be here at our school together!

We are already in the Christmas spirit!

Leo the learning lion is teaching us to create patterns in our Art!

We can

successfully

create

different

patterns

our

Art!

can

crreate

flames, too.

Leo the learning lion is teaching us about substances misuse and how smoking the cigarettes affects our body!

We all enjoyed our first "Table tennis" session!

As a whole class we wanted to do something nice before Christmas.

We visited the residents at Wyndwell Care Home at Peterhead!

We made

individual lovely

placemats and

Christmas card!

We wish you a very Merry Christmas and all the best for the New Year!

TERM 3

Welcome back to Term 3 Primary 6’s !

It was so lovely seeing you all again in our first week back! As we already agreed we are ready to embrace what this term will offer in regards to our learning and many new opportunities that will be created.

It is exciting to see Miss Strachan back with us for the next few weeks and learn from this experience.

Literacy:

This term most of the class will continue to work on the 'Read Write Inc' scheme in relation to spelling and grammar. Some of us will be working on a different scheme to further develop spelling and grammar skills.

Moreover, once a week, as a whole class, we will be working on grammar together to build on our writing skills which will help us develop a wide range of vocabulary creating opportunities for these skills to become transferable for all our writing.

Comprehension and reading skills will continue to be developed weekly by engaging with further tasks.

Numeracy:

This term our focus will evolve around angles: recognising all angle types, their names, how to use a protractor, correctly, to measure angles and how to calculate missing angles.

On top of this we will look at compass points with a focus on 3 figure bearings.

Money will also be looked at deepening understanding of its value, how notes and coins are connected and how to add, subtract, multiply and divide using money. We will also develop skills that will help us to compare prices on the market helping us choose the best option for value.

In addition to this we will look at 2D shapes, special triangles and algebra.

Health and Well-being:

Term 3 we will focus on what it means to have a 'healthy lifestyle' and ways in which we can implement healthy habits for our life. We will concentrate on sugary drinks, healthy eating, food labelling, junk food and the importance of an active lifestyle.

We will continue with our daily walks as this creates a space for us all to focus on ourselves in regards to not only our physical health but also our mental health.

Teeth brushing will also continue to be implemented as well as the opportunity for all pupils to receive a slice of toast in the morning as it is crucial to start the day off with food.

Topic:

Our topic this term will be Scotland and Scottish Heritage. This topic will allow for pupils to gain an insight into what the country they live in has been through deepening their knowledge and understanding.

We will concentrate on myths and legends, Scottish food and traditions, Scotland through the decades, Scottish innovations, famous people and Scottish inventors.

In relation to this topic we will aim to practice some Scots songs which we will perform for the elderly people at Wyndwell Nursing Home a number of times throughout this term. This idea has stemmed from our previous term when we visited Wyndwell Residence due to a huge satisfaction when singing for everyone.

We will also practice some Scottish dances which will be run by Miss Strachan for the time that she is here with us in Peterhead Central Primary.

Polish language:

Polish language will be continued creating opportunities for pupils to use words/phrases they have learnt implementing them during our daily routine.

Additional Information:

Physical Education:

P.E will stay the same as term 2 therefore, it will continue to take place on Thursdays for 2 hours with Mrs Paterson where P.E kit is required. I ask you all to make sure pupils are equipped with a change of clothes.

This term the focus will be on badminton.

Snack-time:

Towards the end of Term 2 I have yet again begun to notice more pupils taking in unhealthy snacks therefore, I would like to strongly encourage to supply your child with a more healthy option like a piece of fruit as this will teach life-long healthy habits which are crucial for good health.

The rules still stay the same regarding no fizzy drinks only water or diluting juice is allowed.

School Uniform:

The rules remain the same as in Term 2 (please see above).

School lunches:

The rules remain the same as in Term 2 (please see above).

Homework:

This term homework will be implemented. To begin with there will be a reading book issued every week on a Monday alongside the reading record jotter. I ask for pupils to read the book or chapter they are given and for it to be returned on Wednesday.

Every week, there will be a reading task set out for pupils to complete alongside their reading.

Additionally, below- there is a homework grid available, for those that desire, that contains different curricular areas to choose from. Children and parents can choose to practice any of these areas to deepen and strengthen children's learning.

Our first week of Term 3!

In our

school

we LOVE

to be ACTIVE,

play as a TEAM

and

be RESPONSIBLE !

We smile

care

and try new things!

We worked hard on solving money problems and our teacher was proud of us all!

Practice

makes

perfect!

Sketching Greyfriars Bobby was great fun after we read the story about

the most famous Scottish terrier.

We also wrote our story about Bobby!

AND

It was fun to share them with our class!

We enjoyed using watercolours to paint our sketches.

Now, we are proud of our class display! We have an amazing collection!

Chinese New Year was celebrated on Saturday, February 10th, 2024.

It is the Year of the Dragon!

We had a pleasure to see the Dragon's dance and do some activities!

Practising

handwriting

skills.

Recently, our class visited the Science Centre in Aberdeen.

After we read Ghillie Dhu tale we created our Acrostic Poem about him together. One child said "It was amazing to write it, I loved it."

Children's voice

" I like topic because we learn about Ghillie Dhu and Redcap!!!"

" It was amazing to write it, I loved it!"

We volunteered and shared our poems with our class about REDCAP, Scottish malevolent, murderous goblin.

" I really liked the acrostic poem about Ghillie Dhu."

" I enjoyed Maths."

" I liked how to set down a bill and understand it."

" I enjoyed adding, multiplying money."

" I liked writing an acrostic poem about Ghillie Dhu with my class."

" I really enjoyed Polish and we were learning fruits."

" I enjoyed learning about the legend of Redcap."

"I liked learning Polish and it helped me learn another language. I hope I learn more."

We learned about the Wulver - another mythical creature.

What does legend

We proudly shared

say about this

it with our

mythical creature?

whole class!

We had a visitor from the Scottish Parliament and together with P7 class we had an opportunity to learn many interesting facts.

World Book Day was a day with Pipi Longstocking!

We read the first chapter of the book and answered the comprehension questions.

After we watched the movie "Pipi Longstocking" and coloured her picture.

We enjoyed writing Recount of our life so far - afterwards we volunteered and shared it with the class.

The class assessed how good we were in achieving our goal and helped us to find out what we can improve next time.

We also wrote a fact file based on our recent autobiography.

This time we worked in pairs and we were using our mates piece of work to create the next one.

We all engaged really well!

We like to share our work with the class.

volunteered

and shared it again !

We all know how important is to take care about our teeth so we brush them in our school when we can.

We learned about Ramadan recently and later we enjoyed creating our own Ramadan lanterns.

Our class had an opportunity to work with P5 class to deliver our own Playleader's session! We proved that we learned a lot of new skills so that our session was successful!

Planting trees for our community was great fun! We did a great job!

I can't believe that Term 3 is finished already! It was such a pleasure for me to work with you all my lovely class!

Massive thank you to Mrs Carle and Mrs Forbes for supporting us all!

I hope that you had a relaxing and enjoyable Easter holiday break and that you are ready for Term 4 now!

Yours Mrs Barska!

Term 4

Welcome back to term 4!

This last term has approached us rapidly and I am scared to think how quickly term 4 will pass.

We have a lot of learning to do this term but I have no doubt that it will be lots of fun and that you all will flourish preparing you adequately for your last year at Central Primary School.

This term will also be extra special, for us all, due to our newest member of staff Bonnie.

Literacy:

We will be continuing to work with 'Read Write Inc' and another scheme this term deepening our knowledge of spelling and grammar.

As we did last term, the implementation of a whole class lesson on grammar will be continued solidifying our writing skills learnt previously as well as learning and developing new skills too.

This term we have two new class novels 'Goodnight Mister Tom' by Michelle Magorian and 'Wojtek War Hero Bear' by Jenny Robertson which will be read aloud in class with comprehension questions to follow. Furthermore, these two books relate to our topic this term which is 'WWII' showing how we are crossing subjects boundaries through the incorporation of a significant moment in history into literacy based activities.

Numeracy:

This term we will finish working on algebra and cover a new area of focus within maths: fractions. Within this we will learn to identify simple fractions, equivalent fractions and simplifying fractions into their basic form. We will then extend this knowledge by finding fractions of a quantity.

Furthermore, we will look at percentages: what they are and the connection between percentages, decimals, and fractions and how to convert them.

Lastly, we will cover length, perimeter and area in extensive detail to build a solid understanding of what each of those areas within maths entail.

Health and Well-being:

The focus of HWB within this term will be on sexual education. We will be talking about mental health and the different shapes and sizes of bodies and how they all are beautiful. We will also dive into an area of discussion in relation to 'why I don't like the way I look.'

Moreover, we will look at how human life begins: pregnancy and birth. We will also learn about human reproduction, how babies develop during pregnancy and love and relationships.

We will continue with our daily walks as this creates a space for us all to focus on ourselves in regards to not only our physical health but also our mental health.

Teeth brushing will also continue to be implemented as well as the opportunity for all pupils to receive a slice of toast in the morning as it is crucial to start the day off with food.

Physical Education:

P.E will stay the same as term 3 therefore, it will continue to take place on Thursdays for 2 hours with Mrs Paterson where P.E kit is required. I ask you all to make sure pupils are equipped with a change of clothes.

The focus this term will be on athletics followed by rounders later on.

Snack-time:

I am really pleasantly surprised with how many children, towards the end of term 3, have been bringing in healthy snacks.

Keep up the good work boys and girls!

Just a reminder to ensure children do not bring in any fizzy drinks or juice to school.

School Uniform:

The rules remain the same as in Term 2 (please see above).

School lunches:

The rules remain the same as in Term 2 (please see above).

Topic:

This term our topic is on WWII. We will be learning about the events leading up to WWII and gaining an in-depth understanding of how the war begun. We will be looking at when, where and why children were evacuated during this time and how rationing impacted peoples lives resulting in them having to adapt to a life with reduced product availability. We will also look at the role of women in the war and their importance and significance within it as well as looking at what the Holocaust was and the events that happened in relation this this. All these areas of learning will provide for progression and depth in knowledge of what WWII was as well as creating opportunities for enjoyment and choice within this topic for children.

Polish language:

Within this last term we will continue learning some more polish, building our vocabulary and simple phrases.

Additional Information:

This term our class holds the responsibility to share our learning through a whole school assembly. Prior to this event we will have class discussion as to what areas of our topic the class would like to share with the rest of the school ensuing pupils voices are being heard and their opinions and choice are taken forward within this planning.

Our first week with Bonnie! - We LOVE her!

Sharing our learning is so rewarding!

We all enjoyed tasting the exotic fruits with Mrs Paterson after we learned about healthy nutrition and embedded our knowledge from last term about different vitamins and minerals important for our bodies.