ST​RATHBLANE PRIMARY SCHOOL AND NURSERY

Learning in term 2

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In numeracy we are finishing off working with measure, particularly weight and capacity.  We will then move on to addition and subtraction, learning how to use a range of mental strategies and written methods.  We will be carrying on with learn its, safe and clic challenges.

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In literacy, we will be reading for information through our topic, using skimming and scanning, looking for key words and researching information.  In writing, we will start the term with imaginative writing, making a short book about a wizard and then will be writing functional pieces related to our topic.   This will include a newspaper article, a balanced argument, instructions and a letter.  For each style of writing, we will be learning about what should be included and using relevant language.  For talking and listening, we will take part in some class debates using correct terminology and methods.

Our topic this term is Titanic.  We will be learning about the building of the ship, where and when it sailed, the crew and passengers, the layout and facilities and who and or/what contributed to the demise of the ship.  Our Art and ICT will be linked to the topic too.

For Health and Wellbeing we will continue our work through Emotion Works and will also follow the Feel Think Do program which teaches pupils about risk taking and keeping themselves safe.  PE will be outside for the forseeable future and this term we will be working on tennis and netball skills.

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Buoyancy

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As part of our Titanic topic, we have been learning about buoyancy.  Primary 6 made boats and tried to make them as buoyant as possible and able to carry weight.  The winning boat was made by Silas and Harry - well done to them.

Writing wizard stories

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We have completed our wizard stories and our books are now bound.  Parents will have a chance to read these when they are sent home next term.

PE in term 2

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This term we are working on tennis skills and netball/basketball skills.

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In tennis we have been practising forehand, backhand, volleys and smashes.  We have been doing lots of rallies.  In netball, we have been working on different types of passes and shooting.

Winter art

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For the whole school hall display, we were creating winter scenes.  We drew and painted a 'Robin in Winter' inspired by the Canadian artist Joyce Geleynse.