`Tis the Season to think about others… December 18, 2007
Posted by smacniven in : P7, Term 2 2007 , 2commentsPrimary 7 pupils have been thinking about what it would be like to be homeless in Scotland and other countries. We had lots of discussions about our views at the start of this unit and how they have changed, including the many myths and facts around about being homeless and the fact that it could happen to anyone at any time!
They had a look at the Bethany Trust website and listened to a very thought provoking song, before putting their feelings and ideas down into poetry which they will post here.
P6 Skippers December 10, 2007
Posted by Law Upper in : P6, events , 1 comment so farAs mentioned, the P7’s and P6’s took part in a Skipping workshop last week. It is hoped that they will be able to share their skipping skills and new routines in the playground so that we can skip our way to becoming an even healthier school. Well done to to P6 representatives, Eve, Findley, Murdo, Aimee, Alex and Isla.
What Talent! December 10, 2007
Posted by smacniven in : Term 2 2007, events , 18commentsX factor came to the Upper Area today. On Friday P7 had their annual Talent Show to celebrate all the skills and achievements of the pupils. Everyone had a wonderful time and were amazed by the variety of performances they saw which included:
Singing, choreographed dance routines, playing instruments - saxophone, piano and guitar. Demonstrations of football and martial arts skills. Comedy sketches which had everyone in stitches. Juggling and even someone performing on stilts!
The ” Ant and Dec” style comedy sketch won first prize, second was a piano playing marvel, playing Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer..twice! and third equal, were four dancers and two boys dressed as girls performing “Barbie Girl”.
Well Done to all the pupils who took part. You go P7!!
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P7 are going Country Dancing Crazy December 6, 2007
Posted by smacniven in : Term 2 2007 , 5commentsMany pupils in school are in full swing with country dancing, getting ready for the Christmas party season which is on the horizon. All P7 pupils have been getting together at the sports centre over the past couple of weeks to practise dances such as the Dashing White Sergeant, St Bernards Waltz, Canadian Barn Dance, the Gay Gordons and Military Two Step. Coming soon, our dancing on video!
Christmas Shopping Challenge! December 6, 2007
Posted by smacniven in : Term 2 2007, maths , add a commentA P7 maths set have been thinking about how important maths is in real life. A good example of this is Christmas Shopping. They were given a “virtual” budget of £150.00 to spend on members of their family and friends using a wide variety of catalogues.
The challenge is to get as close to the budget as possible. Here they are enjoying this “real life” challenge. maths-xmas-shopping.mov
Amazing Skipping Show December 5, 2007
Posted by sallan in : Term 2 2007 , 3commentsToday two pupils from every P6 and P7 class took part in an afternoon skipping workshop aimed at making them expert skippers. They worked very hard all afternoon, learned lots of new skills and tried lots of difficult challenges. The rest of the Upper Area got the chance to see these new moves in a superb demonstration at the end of the afternoon.
Everyone was really amazed at the individual and group jumps and games which they showed us. Some pupils were so keen that they took part in an after school workshop too. An excellent afternoon and what a great way to keep fit!
We are looking forward to showing off some of our new skills in the playground (when the rain stops!). Look out for photos and videos coming soon.
