Monthly Archives: May 2011

Homophones

Posted on May 30, 2011 by jenna mcbirnie

Homophones are words that sound the same but are spelt differently and have different meanings. http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/words/spelling/recognising/homophones/game.shtml

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Judo Demonstration

Posted on May 30, 2011 by jenna mcbirnie

On Friday the whole school enjoyed watching and participating in a Judo demonstration.

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Literacy Newsletter…winner!

Posted on May 27, 2011 by jenna mcbirnie

The May edition of East Lothian’s Literacy Newsletter has been published and we’re excited to see Natalie’s winning design used! Well done to Rebecca, our runner up. Rebecca’s design, along with Elizabeth’s, is also featured on the last page of … Continue reading →

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Commas in a List

Posted on May 26, 2011 by jenna mcbirnie

Today P4d were learning about how to use commas in a list. They successfully completed “The Apprentice” style game and thankfully they were not fired! Game: http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/words/grammar/punctuation/commas/game.shtml Quiz: http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/words/grammar/punctuation/commas/quiz.shtml Task to try at home: http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/english/docs/Commas%20for%20Lists.doc

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School Fair Poster Competition

Posted on May 20, 2011 by jenna mcbirnie

P4d entered the School Fair poster competition with their beautiful designs. We’re very proud of Amabel, one of the finalists…well done!

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Roman Homework

Posted on May 18, 2011 by jenna mcbirnie

Sheet issued: Fri 6th May 1st task due: Fri 13th May 2nd task due: Fri 20th May 3rd task due: 3rd June 4th task due (maths- given out Monday 13th June): 17th June EACH WEEK CHOOSE ONE TASK. YOU MUST … Continue reading →

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Division

Posted on May 16, 2011 by jenna mcbirnie

Today P4d worked incredibly hard during maths- 2 groups worked particularly well with their division work. Why not try out the division games below? http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/maths/division.htm  

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Design a Tartan!

Posted on May 12, 2011 by jenna mcbirnie

Andrew R.’s mum gave us the heads-up on a fantastic competition… Mrs McBirnie has registered the school but we can practice at home! http://www.tartandesign2014.co.uk/tartan-gen/

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Leaflets

Posted on May 11, 2011 by jenna mcbirnie

Today P4d will be making leaflets for children about Dunbar. They will consider what makes an effective leaflet and then they will put their ideas into action! Watch this space for photos… BBC website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/english/writing/leaflets/play.shtml

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The Brain

Posted on May 9, 2011 by jenna mcbirnie

P4d now know all about the structure and function of the brain! http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/brainsmart-animation-the-human-brain/10034.html looking after your brain http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/brainsmart-animation-look-after-your-brain/10036.html

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