Today P7 had a fantastic visit from Dogs Trust. Here is what they learned and enjoyed:

“I learned that dogs cost between £2,000-4,000 to keep for a year” Matthew

“I liked scanning the dog to search for the chip” Corey

“I learned that you can be fined £5,000 if a dog is found outside without a collar” Kirsty

“The Dog’s Trust can hold 100-120 dogs” Molly

“You have to tuck your thumb in and fold your fingers over to let the dog smell you and meet you” Harry

“I learned that they could rehome over 1,000 dogs per year” Max

“I learned that even if your dog has a collar they need to have a chip in it” Lucy

“I liked that she included maths when considering the cost of a dog” Kyle

“I enjoyed learning about how much money it is to keep a dog” Ewan

“I learned the position you should take when a dog runs near you” Jamie

“The heated floor system keeps the dogs warm in Dogs Trust” Arran

“I learned that you can get 2 dogs in 1 kennel” Aaron

“I learned the 3 steps you should follow when meeting a dog” Ella

“I learned that they have 2 dogs per kennel so the dogs have company and to save space” Catriona

“I learned that the worms can grow up to 5m” Alfie

“I learned that you shouldn’t pet a dog when it is tied against a pole without asking its owner” Amy

“I learned that they spend £4 a week on each dog for food” Kayla

“I learned that you have to have to walk your dog 2-3 times per day” Eilidh

“I learned that you shouldn’t interrupt a dog when it is eating or sleeping” Brodie

“I learned that the closest Dogs Trust place is in Glasgow” Sarah

Primary 7 are learning about Space this term and over the last couple of weeks have been learning about the movement of the earth and the moon. Last week the children created leaflets and posters to explain the earth’s rotation on its axis and its revolution around the sun. This week we focussed on the 8 different phases of the moon. After an initial discussion about the different phases and their names the children worked in groups to try and recreate each phase using Oreo biscuits. This was not as successful as planned as the biscuits crumbled very easily, however it was fun nonetheless.

This term primary 6 are learning about water. We have been discussing the importance of water and the ways in which water is used. This week we have been focussing on the different stages of the water cycle. The children created water cycle wheels showing the four main stages in order and have been working in groups to create a rap, song or poem explaining the process. We also set up an experiment using soil, bird seed and water which will hopefully let us see the water cycle in action as we monitor it over the next few weeks.

This term primary 4-7 have been working hard in gymnastics during their P.E. time with Miss Smith. The children have been practising balances (individually, in pairs and in groups) and are now using a range of apparatus to develop their skills in rotation, flight and balance further. At the end of the gymnastics block the pupils will be creating their own sequence and performing it to the class.