`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.
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.
P6 Update November 29, 2007
Posted by smacniven in : P6, Term 2 2007 , 1 comment so farAt the end of October, P6 completed their Woodland topic with a their Woodland trail presentations. Each of the groups in P6 worked hard to create a proposal for a possible Woodland Trail, which included educational and leisure facilities. Each class chose a 2 groups to represent them in the final presentations; which were made to the local Country Ranger, Mr Anderson. He was very impressed with the variety of ideas suggested but reminded us that we would need a lot of money for such large scale projects.
Our current topic of Health and Growth is allowing us to learn all about the inside of our bodies and how we can take care of ourselves.
P6 took part in Give it some Welly! with their own fundraising events. Each class voted for their own fundraising event - P6A had a Welly-themed Halloween party, P6B had a Lucky Dip and P6C held a `Dress in your Pyjamas’ day. All were successful and enjoyable and we made a good contribution to the school’s final charity donation.
P7 Xmas Fair - Friday 30th November November 27, 2007
Posted by smacniven in : Term 2 2007, events , 21commentsAn important event is approaching as primary 7 pupils prepare for their forthcoming Christmas Fair. There will be the usual favourites - nail bar, games, toys and home baking but look out for some new activities this year. So bring along your pocket money and prepare to get in the Christmas spirit and have lots of fun! See you all soon.
P7 Go Back In Time November 27, 2007
Posted by smacniven in : Term 2 2007, visits , 78commentsAll four primary 7 classes took a trip into “Auld Reekie” this week. They visited Holyrood Palace and learned all about the life of Mary Queen of Scots then braved the security checks at the new Scottish Parliament to have a good look in the debating chamber which everyone had lots of opinions on.
This was followed by a historic Royal Mile Trail with stops at the Canongate Kirk to find the graves of Riccio stabbed 56 times, Robert Ferguson, hero of Rabbie Burns and Clarinda, Rabbie Burns` great love. They also stopped to see where the old wall used to surround the city at World`s End Pub. Continuing on past the house of John Knox, the Tron Kirk, Mercat Cross and investigating where the old Tollbooth used to house all the prisoners. Breezing past Deacon Brodie`s Tavern who inspired the novel “Jekyll and Hyde”, Gladestone`s land and the close behind gave them a glimpse of life in the 1700s. On up past the Tollbooth Kirk with it`s 75m spire and stopping to look at the Witches Well commemorating the 3oo witches who were strangled and burnt there before ffinally ending up at the castle…Phew! An exhausting and fascinating insight into the historic past of Edinburgh.
Are you a Science Sleuth? November 20, 2007
Posted by smacniven in : Science, Term 2 2007 , 53comments
Next week Miss Nicolson from the High school Physics department will be coming in to work with primary 7. She will be doing two experiments using the following equipment:
Empty juice bottle, copper coin, smoothie juice, diet coke and ordinary coke, yeast and balloons.
We will be looking at how healthy these drinks are. Can you predict and make suggestions about what exactly we will be doing with this equipment and why?
Miss Nicolson came in and worked with the first class. Prizes were handed out to those who had predicted correctly…watch this space.
P7 get in on the Transport Debate with MSP Visitors November 19, 2007
Posted by smacniven in : Term 2 2007, events , 40comments
Primary 7 have been working in focus groups researching information on the Edinburgh Transport Debate. They looked particularly at Trams, Buses, Greenways and Park and Ride, as well as proposals for a new Forth Road Bridge and the Congestion Charge.
They then fedback to their classes on these issues and put together a presentation of their findings, their own views and opinions and a list of questions they would like to discuss.
All P7 pupils also wrote a letter inviting their MSP into school to discuss current issues and to engage in a question time on his life as an MSP.
Today 19.11.07 they were visited by Iain gray MSP and Alaisdair Morgan MSP, who spent the whole morning visiting with all classes and engaging in discussion with them. It was a very informative visit indeed.
Pupils will now use the information and the outcome of the discussions to compile a Transport Report to Edinburgh City Council as part of the focus on writing for a real life and relevant purpose.
