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Hart Memorial Primary School, Portadown, Craigavon Co Armagh

P6M

Hello and welcome to P6M - Mrs McGilton

We hope to keep you updated with our work, daily activities, class and individual achievements. Enjoy! 😀

 

News

21st Mar 2025
The children had a fabulous day celebrating Numeracy, through creative Art activities and fun games outside. They all looked fantastic in their Number and Pattern outfits.
 
 
 
 
18th Mar 2025
P6M travelled to Armagh County Museum today to participate in an art workshop with local artist Orlaith Cullinane. They used the current A E Russell exhibition as inspiration to learn the techniques to create their own 3D pop up art work on the theme of ‘From the Sea.’
 
 
 
 
14th Mar 2025

Today, P6M were working together to create an ‘earthquake proof’ building using spaghetti and marshmallows, as part of their World Around Us Natural Disasters topic. 

 
 
 
 
14th Mar 2025
Mr Lossy and some of P7L led our assembly today. They spoke about the importance of being an encourager, of encouraging others by making encouraging comments to others. 
 
 
 
 
13th Mar 2025
The children worked in small groups to complete a volcanic eruption experiment, using fairy liquid, baking soda, food dye, water and vinegar.
 
 
 
 
11th Mar 2025

Today we focused on values and what is important to us, as well as exploring why we think the way we do.

 
 
 
 
6th Mar 2025
The boys and girls had lots of fun celebrating World Book Day. They made a ‘Book in a Box’ in small groups, with fantastic results.
 
 
 
 
4th Mar 2025

The children enjoyed a pancake treat this morning as they learnt about why today is celebrated by many across the world.

 
 
 
 
4th Mar 2025

The boys and girls have been designing a coding project using the programme Scratch in the computer zone. This project was linked to their World Around Extreme Weather topic, as they demonstrated their understanding of the process of a volcanic eruption through their work. Fantastic effort P6!

 
 
 
 
4th Mar 2025
P6M discussed the qualities they would like to have in a good friend. They learnt what it means to have empathy in life and explored how to deal with bullying though drama activities.
 
 
 
 
24th Feb 2025

Today the children explored the themes of self esteem and self expression. The boys and girls looked at ways to boost their self esteem and were encouraged to look for the positives in all situations. The children also discussed how to understand their emotions and to express their feelings to others in a healthy and positive way.

 
 
 
 
24th Feb 2025
Today P6M discussed the need for money in life and the different methods of payment when purchasing items. They also discussed currency used in different countries, before designing their own currency.
 
 
 
 
21st Feb 2025

We were delighted to have Laurence from Hope Community Church again today, to lead our assembly. He spoke about: Contentment, Respect, Gratitude and Kindness. 


Some of the P7 Digital leaders also spoke to us as part of our Safer Internet Day work that has been happening all week. 

They talked about online scams, how to spot them and what to do. 

 
 
 
 
17th Feb 2025
This week the children focused on Feelings and Emotional Wellbeing through fun activities in small groups.
 
 
 
 
11th Feb 2025
The children had a fantastic time at W5, with their Shared Education partner class from Presentation Primary. The boys and girls had time to explore each level at W5 and participated in the ‘Fit to Go’ workshop with their own class. Here, they learnt all about the human body. The children also had the opportunity to go on to the Climbit structure. A wonderful day with good friends!