Primary Seven really enjoyed updating and improving their teamwork capabilities and problem solving skills by using IZAK 9 blocks. They really enjoyed the activities set - it got very competitive at times!
Primary Seven were given the challenge of creating a comment to make the C2KNI Newsdesk Homepage. Pupils were allowed to read articles that they were interested in, with the aim of writing a comment discussing their thoughts and opinions. Children really enjoyed using the website again, especially when other school pupils from Northern Ireland were the creators of the content. Many pupils were able to submit comments on normal pages but fantastically three pupils from P7T made the homepage. Well done to Alex, Autumn and Joshua, great job!
Primary Seven updated their Scratch skills on Tuesday and Wednesday this week by completing a CCEA task where they had to build a 2-D shape, and then place a line of symmetry into the shape. Through good discussion and recap, pupils experimented and tested different codes and combinations to create the symmetry shapes. Pupils really enjoyed the challenge of figuring out the correct code. A really great effort from all. Well done P7. One of our pupils, in particular, did a great job explaining his attempt.
P7’s first numeracy lesson of the new term was a problem solving lines of symmetry task, where pupils had to make their own alien mask. Using co-ordinates on squared paper; pupils had to plot points and then by using symmetry reflect the same point on the other side of the face. Pupils were quick and very inquisitive to see where the other points could be plotted. Different pupils came up with different strategies, with all pupils enjoying their first main activity back in school. Well done P7 🙂
Primary Seven reacquainted themselves with the Scratch programme this afternoon by completing a task involving shape and lines of symmetry. Pupils had to use the coding programme to direct their sprite to move and create a four sided shape, turning at 90 degrees to build a square. Pupils had time to experiment and familiarise themselves before completing the activity. Pupils did a great job. Well done P7. We aim to complete more lines of symmetry on more difficult shapes later in the week.
Congratulations to Alex Bloomer on winning the September GTBG Award. He chose Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator for his prize. A fantastic read. Well done Alex.
We had an excellent last day in P7T - we had a lot of fun. This class was a fantastic class to teach, and this year will be one to remember despite this terrible virus. It really was a pleasure teaching them all. As our photos show, fun was the name of the day.
As new normals take over, I will say that while school work is important, please don't let it become a problem or issue for your children. I very much encourage your children doing the following: reading a novel, doing a puzzle, building a fort, baking, painting, playing with lego, gardening, cleaning their rooms, walking the dogs, washing the dishes, cutting the grass, helping with groceries, getting fresh air, tidying and speaking to their grandparents. Maintaining healthy mental health will be key for all of us! Take care and good luck in the time ahead.
Mr C. Teggarty
Sean Scully is a Dublin based painter who took inspiration from the stone walls of Ireland and created many popular paintings imitating such features. P7T used a ruler, a pencil and some A3 paper to do exactly the same. Using a mixture of colours, pupils did a great job making their own creations. Well done P7
P7T did guided reading work on our class novel, ‘Under the Hawthorn Tree’ and produced a book report on our favourite books for World Book Day. The pictures below are children with their favourite books.
P7T had a brilliant morning participating at the Portadown Speech Festival at the Town Hall. Pupils were excited this morning to take part, and compete. They did not disappoint. The P7s were excellent- in their behaviour, attitude and conduct. I was a very proud teacher this morning because I thought the children rose to the occasion expertly and I was very happy with their efforts. The first poem performed was “Wouldn’t it be funny, if you didn’t have a nose” by Roger McGough, and the second was “Please, Mrs Butler” by Allen Ahlberg. Pupils spoke with great clarity, enthusiasm and tone - I was absolutely delighted with how they got on. Even though, we did not win the UTU cup, I thought all pupils were winners. Their proud faces displaying their silver medals made it all worth while. All pupils thoroughly enjoyed their morning - a great and memorable experience for all involved. A very happy teacher today!
