As part of the WAU topic Space, P5DK enjoyed using a saw, wood, glue gun and other materials to make a space mobile in groups of 3. The children had to plan what it would look like, make a list of materials they would need and tools. Here are some photographs to show the children making them and the finished products.
P7T are working with local artist Stephen Mackey in creating and building a garden bench. The bench is made from locally sourced wood materials providing strength and durability, it’s also eco-friendly and helpful to the environment. Pupils have been enthralled at the use of different power tools and cutting instruments used to mound and build the bench. This is an 8 week project for all pupils and from the photos and videos, you can see they are having a great time!
P7T pupils are spending the next few weeks creating, building and organising a garden bench using traditional building equipment and materials that are eco-friendly and environmentally secure. The children have been really enjoying observing and taking part using the different tools and equipment. This is an 8 week project where all children will be involved creating their garden bench - they’ve been really interested in all of the different techniques and a solid start has been made.
Primary 7’s next WAU topic is the Titanic. Pupils loved learning about the story of the ill stricken liner. Every year, pupils get enthusiastic absorbing information about Harland and Wolff, White Star Line, the passengers, the crew and the sinking itself. Yesterday, pupils completed a drawing and researched some facts. Firstly, we had a discussion about what pupils already knew and I was thoroughly impressed by the wealth of knowledge and understanding in the room. We then completed a 3D pencil drawing of the Titanic, and as you can see, there are some really talented artists. Pupils then discussed questions they would like to investigate and pupils then had time to responsibly research some trivia/facts about Belfast’s greatest export. A wonderful afternoon had.
Primary 7’s next topic is Titanic. The story of the ill-stricken ship is one that captures the imaginations of our pupils. They love learning the different facts and finding out all the trivial information about Belfast, Harland and Wolff, White Star Line, and all the different passengers. The first thing we did was recap what information we knew, and I was thoroughly impressed at the wealth of knowledge and understanding in the room. I then led pupils through a step by step 3D drawing of the ship itself, and as you can see, there are some very talented artists in the room. Pupils then thought about some questions that they would like to ask about Titanicr and from that researched different facts about Belfast’s greatest export.
P2LM did lots of work with this story. We enjoyed listening to it and acting parts out. We looked at different characters and the role they played in the story. We created our own Little Red Riding Hood in Art and used the Chatterpix app to make her talk😁. We had so much fun and learned so much.
Cormac from HIC delivered an anti-bullying workshop to our P7 pupils to build upon the learning already consolidated during this important week. Pupils recapped the different forms of bullying and discussed the layered impacts that bullying can have on the individual. Our pupils recognise physical, verbal, non-verbal, emotional and cyber bullying - and are aware of how this can impact the mental health of the victim. There is no place for bullying in this school and we believe that it can be eradicated when ‘Change starts with you’. Many thanks to Cormac for an engaging and challenging workshop. Great job P7!
Yesterday afternoon, P5P invited our P7 class to work with and collaborate with them on building and extending their knowledge and understanding of using the IZAK 9 cubes and how to work as part of a team. This fantastic numeracy resource is used primarily in Key Stage 2, so this was a fitting opportunity for the P7 pupils to aid their P5 counterparts. As you can see from the photographs, children worked well together and communicated effectively. P5 will appreciate this extra assistance when they use the blocks for their upcoming Shared Education numeracy lessons. Many thanks to Mr Poots for inviting our class to help. It really was our pleasure.
