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A busy week as always! In Numeracy, we completed our assessment and moved on to a new topic, addition using our number bonds. We continued to develop our confidence with numbers through practical activities and lots of discussion. In Literacy, we continued working hard in our Read Write Inc. groups, practising our sounds, reading and ... Continue reading Another week in P2! →

In Primary 3 this week, we received an important package from the Museum of Scotland which contained lots of Ancient Egyptian books and artefacts to support our learning on this topic. We had to be extremely careful when unpacking them because they are very fragile. We are looking forward to finding out more about them ... Continue reading Primary 3 - Friday 11th September →

P5/4 are having a busy few weeks! We are now exploring planet earth and habitats in our Science lessons, and researching Myths and Legends in our mini IDL topic. In literacy we have begun to work on core targets and jotter presentations and guided reading, which is going very well! We are half way through ... Continue reading P5/4 's busy week →

This week, our P4 and P5/4 classes have been exploring biodiversity and habitats! We have been learning about the amazing variety of living things around us and thinking about the different habitats they call home. We took our learning outdoors and headed to the woods to become biodiversity detectives! We worked together to see ... Continue reading Exploring biodiversity and habitats in P4 and P5/4 →

We've had another positive week in primary 6. In numeracy we have been continuing our work on understanding number, comparing numbers up to 1,000,000. We also completed some building thinking classroom challenges, the different ways everybody worked to try and solve the problems was great to see. In literacy this week we were working on ... Continue reading Another good week in primary 6 →

Primary 3 have been learning more about France this week. We were able to locate France on a world map, (thanks Aston!), we made French flags and enjoyed tasting French foods. Unfortunately it was too difficult to source frogs legs and snails so we tried baguettes, brie, croissants and pan au chocolate. Some foods were ... Continue reading Primary 3 - Friday 4th September →

This week, Primary 4 had their first NYCOS session and what a fantastic start we had! We had lots of fun exploring music and getting involved in a range of activities. The children demonstrated excellent listening skills, following instructions carefully and engaging enthusiastically throughout the session. It was particularly lovely to see them encouraging and ... Continue reading Primary 4 : our first NYCOS session →

This week, we have been making the most of the dry weather and enjoying some time outdoors on our school's trim trail. The children had lots of opportunities to develop their confidence, balance, coordination and independence while exploring the different activities. It was lovely to see each child engaging with the trim trail in their ... Continue reading Exploring the outdoors in nurture →

The routines in Primary 3 are well underway and children are comfortable in their classroom and within the school environment. Read, Write, Ink groups have been firmly established and children know when, where and with which adults they are learning for Literacy. The children have enjoyed learning about road trains this week which has been ... Continue reading Primary 3 - Friday 28th August →

As we settle into a new school year, we have been thinking about what it means to grow and develop. This week, we created some artwork inspired by growth and took time to reflect on the progress we have already made since last year. For some of us, this might be becoming more confident, communicating ... Continue reading Growing in Nurture →

P4/5 have had a great few weeks back! In literacy we have started our core targets and spelling and in Numeracy are enjoying Maths No Problem! We've played a Purple Sharock in Science as part of our living on planet earth topic and have voted to learn about mini topic Mythology before we start Romans ... Continue reading P4/5 off to a great start! →

We've been as busy as ever and have had lots of fun learning together! Art: On Monday, we enjoyed a special art lesson with Mrs Ferguson, where we explored self-portraits and thought carefully about the features that make each of us unique. Read Write Inc.: We officially began our phonics and reading ... Continue reading What a busy week in Primary 2 →