Please see the timeline which shows when information key dates of when information will be shared to parents/ carers. Please also see a new letter from the Academy. 

Between August and December 2020, the class had weekly art lessons with Ms Stirling. Throughout this time the class learned about a range of art styles and techniques and created their own art work. Below is a gallery of their work.

Welcome everyone. I will be using this category on the  blog to share information about transition to Galashiels Academy. Please see the Galashiels Academy handbook here as well as a copy of a letter sent out to all P7 parens/carers via email: https://www.galashiels.org.uk/School-Handbook/

This week we have been working on consolidating our work on division and using division within word problems. The following work was set for each group:
Cubes SHM5 & 6
Pyramids SHM 5 & 6
Spheres SHM7

Wednesday - Complete 3 spelling activities on your word list. If you do not know the meaning of any of the words then find out the definition.
Thursday - Look, Write, Say, Cover, Check – Work on you words by looking at them, writing them out, saying them, covering them up and trying to spell them again.
Friday - Doorway online - https://www.doorwayonline.org.uk/activities/speller/
Find the correct spelling list on Doorway Online and complete the test. Let me know your score by submitting it with your spelling activities work each Friday on the Teams assignment.
Below are the new spelling words for each group:
 
Stars  - Words with 4 or more sounds - Consonant  – Initial Consonant blends 09 – wh

• what
• when
• whip
• wham
• why
• who
• whack
• wheel
• whisk
• white
• whoops

Moons - Words with 4 or more sounds - Triple consonant blends - 03 – spr…spl…

• splash
• split
• splint
• splendid
• splinter
• splutter
• splat
• spree
• sprigs
• Spring
• sprint
• spray
• spruce

 
Comets Word beginnings & endings - Endings 2 – 08 – ence

• fence
• pence
• absence
• defence
• licence
• science
• silence
• audience
• evidence
• patience
• pretence
• prudence
• sentence
• sequence
• violence
• difference

Galaxies - Word beginnings & endings - Endings 4 – 01 - tion

• addition
• subtraction
• population
• solution
• animation
• deception
• imitation
• hesitation
• quotation
• tradition

Curriculum Overview      Primary 7    Date  Jan- April 2021
Language

• Writing – Creating texts; exploring the elements writers use in different genres and learning to create stories, poems and plays and persuasive arguments.
• Reading –for enjoyment and understanding of unfamiliar text. Learning to choose challenging text and justify the choices.
• Tools for reading – Learning to use a range of strategies and resources to help make the meaning of texts clear.
• Speaking and listening – Learning to explain choice of text and preferences. Be able to talk logically and clearly on their chosen text.
• Daily handwriting and spelling: recognising word patterns and using various spelling strategies.
• Handwriting will involve using linked script in all written tasks. (Tools for writing: I consider the impact of layout and presentation). There will also be daily touch-typing tasks.

Working with Mrs. Esmer

• We will be covering the Language as part of an ongoing intensive literacy support programme throughout our time at home to enhance challenge and performance within Langlee Primary School home learning experience. This continues to provide differentiated and consistent support during this  time.

Curriculum Overview      Primary 7    Date  Jan-April
Language (for Miss Moffat's groups)

• Writing – Creative and Imaginative writing continuing to consolidate our understanding of VCOP.
• Writing – linking writing with reading activities to write book reviews, blurbs then biographies.
• Reading – Developing vocabulary, reading comprehension skills, developing ideas and opinions from texts/research.
•  Reading with fluency and expression aloud to a group.
• Speaking and listening –Class discussions, presentations and debates. Expressing opinions respectfully. Reciting poetry.
• The children will also take part in handwriting weekly.
• Spelling – working on spelling patterns through daily activities
• Some pupils also have an IDL account to develop literacy skills.

Mathematics

• Times tables (+Times Tables Rock Stars)
• Basic maths facts
• Mental maths tasks (+Sumdog)
• Multiplication and division written methods
• 3D shapes
• Consolidation of written addition and subtraction.  
• Problem solving/word problems
• 2D shape, angle & symmetry

Topic

• Scots Language
• Democracy in Scotland
• Science – floating, forces, lifecycles and dissolving. Carryout practical experiments, making predictions and recording results.
• Art: Exploring Scottish artists
• ICT – internet safety
• ICT – developing IPad skills, learning about Microsoft Teams 

Health & Wellbeing

• Internet safety, cyber bullying and  awareness of screen time.
• Emotion works
• Healthy eating and food hygiene.
• PE –Children will have PE on a Wednesday. Child should be prepared to take part in the lesson, wearing suitable clothing.
• Daily exercise suggestions (Joe Wicks, yoga & challenges)

 

 
Additional
 
 
Please check Teams for resources and weekly timetables.
 
Any questions please contact Miss Moffat via email at gw13moffatkirsty@glow.sch.uk

Spelling Sounds for Monday 8/2/2021
Stars – wh
Moons – sp
Comets – ence
Galaxies – tion
 
If you do not know what spelling pattern sound is then use Google translate to listen to the sound in English.