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This week in P3 we used our measurement skills from Maths to create our very own rain gauges. A rain gauge helps us measure how much rain falls over a period of time. We focused on measuring using centimetres and practised reading the measurements carefully. First, we made our rain gauges and marked clear measurement ... Continue reading P3 ☔️ →

What we've been working on in Primary 7 is our persuasive pieces and we got to choose, we then had worked on our class novel called Holes, we designed a front cover for it for a display, and our focus on the week was summarising in our guided reading. For our maths this week ... Continue reading What is happening in Primary 7? →

This week in P3 we had lots of exciting activities, including celebrating World Book Day and welcoming our families into school for Sharing Our Learning. To celebrate World Book Day, we took part in several fun literacy activities. The children designed their own book covers and wrote a short story to match their ideas. We ... Continue reading P3 →

This week our class enjoyed a lovely trip to the swing park on a beautiful sunny day. The children had a fantastic time playing on the swings, climbing frames, and slides while enjoying the warm weather. There was lots of laughter and excitement as everyone took turns trying the different equipment and playing together. It ... Continue reading Swing Park Fun in Nurture Class →

With the arrival of the Spring sunshine, we have had a lovely week inside and out! In class, we have been practicing our motor control skills and pencil control. We have also been practicing matching lower, and upper case letters. We have also begun to learn about CVC words. In our Maths some of us ... Continue reading TheLifeOf Tay! →

Today P3 took part in Energy Saving Hour organised by the ECO committee. For one whole hour, we switched off the lights, put away the iPads, and didn't use any technology at all even our Smart Board stayed off! During this time, we completed our Friday 5 and enjoyed some free writing. We had ... Continue reading P3 →

ENERGY HOUR AT ST MARY'S! We are all being Eco Warriors! On Friday we had our Energy Hour where the whole school switched energy off in order to play our part in being eco friendly. The Eco Committee asked that we all refrain from using laptops, iPads, lights in the classroom and staff laptops ... Continue reading Primary 4/3 - Energy Hour →

On Saturday, our Primary 3 pupils celebrated the Sacrament of Reconciliation. This important step in their faith journey gave the children time to reflect, say sorry, and experience forgiveness. The pupils approached the sacrament with care and confidence, showing how much they have learned during their preparation. We are extremely proud of each child. Well ... Continue reading Sacrament of Reconciliation →

We started our week by celebrating Shrove Tuesday. P3 learned all about why we have Pancake Day and that it is the day before Lent begins. We talked about what Lent means and shared our own Lenten promises. As a class, we also made a very special promise to try our best to be kind ... Continue reading Learning in P3! →

This week in Nurture class, the children really enjoyed sharing the story 'When Whale Won't Wait' The colourful illustrations and clear visuals captured their attention and encouraged lots of smiles, engagement, and shared moments. Through adult modelling, symbols, and turn-taking activities linked to the story, the children practised waiting, making choices, and enjoying learning alongside their ... Continue reading Learning to wait together in Nurture Class →

Today was an exciting day for our Primary 5s as we headed off on our very first camp trip! The buzz on the bus said it all — everyone was full of excitement and ready for adventure. When we arrived, our first challenge was making our beds. There were a few tricky duvet covers ... Continue reading PRIMARY 5 ARE OFF TO CAMP →

What a surprise! Arrived at camp today to snow on the ground. Lots of excited campers! After making our beds (the boys were amazing) and then eating a brilliant lunch, we were straight into activity. Crate Climbing and Low Ropes gave everyone the opportunity to challenge themselves and support others. Below are a selection of ... Continue reading Camping in the Snow →