Bonnyrigg Primary School
First Level Curriculum Booklet
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Primary 3B
Miss Groom
About our Class:
This year P3 is in the middle atrium: P3A in room 10 and P3B in room 9.
Members of our Class:
P3B
Gemma Ava Owen Emma Logan Olivia Rowan Joshua Archie Emily Reece Ewan Lola Lucas Amelia Holly Scott Steven Riley Dana Murray Katy Lacey Kirsty Harley Keavy Zoe Lundy Abbie
Specialist Teachers
P3A: Monday – Drama, Ms Paul P3B: Monday – P.E., Mr Dewar Wednesday – P.E., Mr Attinasi Wednesday – P.E., Mr Attinasi
Thursday – Drama, Mrs Brown
Other Adult Helpers
Learning Assistants – Mrs Anderson, Mrs Downie. They are time-tabled to work throughout the week with different classes in our atrium.
Mrs Ferguson – Tuesday morning with P3B and Tuesday afternoon with P3A for RME.
Miss Craddock CSW – supports a child with a hearing impairment in P3.
Playground Supervisors – Mrs Anderson, Mrs Taylor
Curriculum for Excellence establishes clear values, purposes and principles for education from 3 – 18 in Scotland. It sets out to enable children and young people to develop their capacities as successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors.
The key methods by which we will develop these capacities are through;
v active learning
v interdisciplinary learning
v outdoor learning
v co-operative learning
We will be using a range of Assessment is for Learning techniques including
v sharing learning intentions and success criteria
v high quality interactions and feedback
v learner involvement in reflection, setting learning goals and next steps
v self and peer assessment
The curriculum is now divided into the following levels:
Level / StageEarly / Pre – school and P1 or later for some
First / To end of P4 but earlier or later for some
Second / To end of P7 but earlier or later for some
Third and Fourth / S1 –S3 but earlier for some
The fourth level broadly equates to SCQF Level 4
Senior Phase / S4 – S6 and college or other means of study
This booklet is designed to inform you of the curriculum your child will study at First Level of Curriculum for Excellence.
In line with Curriculum for Excellence, we will be allowing the children to have some say in the topics that they study over the year. Over the year there will be at least one science based topic, one topic with a historical focus and one with a geographical focus. Each term once classes haveagreed their topic we will share it with you through the school newsletter, on Twitter or on Facebook.
Health and Wellbeing
Learning in Health and Wellbeing enables children and young people to balance physical, mental, emotional and social health.
For example:
v experience challenge and enjoyment
v experience aspects of healthy living and activity
v establish a pattern of health and wellbeing
v make informed decisions in order to improve their mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing.
P3A – Gym kit is required on a Monday, Wednesday & Friday.
P3B – Gym kit is required on a Monday & Wednesday.
Gym kit should consist of gym rubbers and a change of t-shirt and shorts. Although gym days are set, the children will participate in a wide range of physical activity and should have access to a gym kit in school at all times. Some sessions will take place outside so jogging bottoms might also be required, especially in terms 2 & 3.
Literacy
Reading, Writing and Listening and Talking are skills essential for successful learning, for life and for work. We are fully committed to ensuring our children develop these skills to the very best of their ability.
Throughout the year your child will develop skills in:
v Listening – in a group, for information and for instructions as well as developing skills in listening to others and responding appropriately.
v Talking – your child will be encouraged to develop fluency, confidence and clarity when talking in a variety of situations. Opportunities to do so will be on an informal everyday basis such as news, ‘show and tell’, as well as sharing experiences and feelings, responding to texts and personal talks.
v Reading – your child will read every day, whether in their reading group or during opportunities for reading for enjoyment, such as using the classroom or visiting the school library. Reading to be prepared at home will be detailed in their reading diaries and we encourage children to develop a passion for reading by exposing them to a variety of texts, authors and genres.
v Writing – different purposes and audiences will be taught and explored throughout the year and will be incorporated into other curriculum areas. Skills will be developed in personal, imaginative and functional writing. A high standard of presentation in written work is expected of your child.
Numeracy & Mathematics
Numeracy & Maths will be developed both in specific lessons and through activities in other areas of the curriculum.
Learning through Numeracy and Maths enables children and young people to:
v develop essential numeracy skills, including arithmetical skills, which allow them to participate fully in society
v develop a secure understanding of the concepts, principles and processes of mathematics and apply these in different contexts, including the world of work
v have an understanding of the application of mathematics, its impact on our society past and present, and its potential for the future
v establish firm foundations for further specialist learning, including for those who will be the mathematicians of the future
Children will have numeracy on a daily basis. Mathematical skills will be consolidated and revisited through many other areas of the curriculum to encourage children to apply the skills which they are taught.
Expressive Arts
The Expressive Arts encompass the areas of Art and Design, Dance, Drama and Music which link with the wider curriculum. By engaging in the Expressive Arts children will be able to:
v be creative and express themselves in different ways
v experience enjoyment and contribute to the enjoyment of others through creating, presenting or performing
v develop important skills which can be applied across the curriculum
v learn to appreciate the creativity and skill of others
The Expressive Arts provide opportunities for children to be creative, artistic and imaginative, to experience inspiration and enjoyment, participation and the excitement of presenting or performing to an audience. They contribute greatly to children’s mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing.
Throughout the year the children will have opportunities to participate in a wide range of Expressive Arts from visiting specialists of Drama as well as exposure to different styles of music, role play activities, art and design and the opportunity to create and experiment within these areas of the Expressive Arts.
RME
In RME we will be:
v learning about the values and beliefs of Christianity and other world religions
v developing respect for others and an understanding of beliefs and practices which are different from their own
v looking at the values and practices of different world religions, comparing these to their own values and beliefs
This year we will be focusing on The Christmas Story as a Journey, New Year customs around the world and Religious Buildings.
Technologies
The outcomes covered through Technologies include computing, food, textiles, craft, design and engineering. Technologies allow children to be informed, skilled, thoughtful and enterprising citizens.
For example:
v have an understanding of the role and impact of technologies
v take responsibility for ethical actions throughout their day to day lives
v be capable of making reasoned choices
ICT will be integrated into your child’s learning and the children will have the opportunity to consolidate and develop new skills on a regular basis.
Sciences
In Science children will:
v develop a curiosity and understanding of their environment and their place in the living, material and physical world
v demonstrate a secure knowledge and understanding of the big ideas and concepts of the sciences
v develop skills for learning, life and work
v recognise the role of creativity and inventiveness in the development of the sciences.
v develop an understanding of the Earth’s resources and the need for responsible use of them
v develop skills of scientific inquiry and investigation using practical techniques.
Social Studies
In Social Studies children will:
v develop their understanding of the history, heritage and culture of Scotland, and an appreciation of their local and national heritage within the world
v broaden their understanding of the world by learning about human activities and achievements in the past and present
v develop their understanding of their own values, beliefs and cultures and those of others
v engage in activities which encourage enterprising attitudes
Home Learning
This session we have changed the way we issue home learning. Spelling, Numeracy and Reading will now be issued weekly. There will be occasions (term 2 and 4) where additional activities are issued, related to class work eg. personal talks, research tasks.
Reading
Your child will have a reading book set by the class teacher. This may be over a week or longer, depending on the book. There will be opportunities to borrow a book of their choice from the library. Please encourage your child to read a wide variety of literature.
Money
All money brought to school should come in a sealed envelope with your child’s name and class and a note of what it is for.
Other Info
As children wear school uniform, please ensure that all school uniform, gym clothing and gym shoes are clearly named to enable lost items to be returned to their owner.
Positive Behaviour
We use a positive behaviour scheme in school to motivate pupils to behave well. We use the following whole school strategies.
Golden Rules
Our school rules are:
v We will show respect.
v We will care for each other.
v We will always tell the truth.
v We will stay safe.
Class Rules
At the beginning of the session each class creates a set of class rules to identify the actions and behaviour important to ensure the well-being of all. P3 children will work co-operatively to draw up a list of 5 or 6 class rules which will apply in their particular class. For example, they may include suggestions such as ‘Only one person speaks at a time’ or ‘We will be polite and respectful’ etc…
Golden Time
Each pupil works towards receiving thirty minutes of Golden Time each week.
Good to be Green
Each pupil has a green, yellow and red card in their classroom. If a pupil misbehaves they will receive a verbal warning. If behaviour does not improve they will change their card to yellow. The next stage is to receive a red card which will lead to a pupil missing five minutes Golden Time. If misbehaviour continues after this stage, pupils will be asked to spend some time completing their work in another class, following consultation with Head or Depute Head Teacher.
Class Dojo
As a school we use a points system called Class Dojo. Pupils are rewarded with a Dojo point for positive actions in learning and behaviour on an individual basis, such as being polite and helpful around the school, or working really hard in class.
Rewards for Dojo points are negotiated as a class.
Tea with the HT
Bonnyrigg Stars will be awarded each week at assembly. These are children nominated by the teacher; each teacher will only nominate 1 child per week. These children will receive a certificate for tea with the HT which will happen the following Monday morning.
Gold Award Treat
At the end of each term, pupils will receive a special one hour treat taking part in a range of activities. This is organised differently throughout the school year.
Smile Points
Each term we have a monthly social skills focus. Pupils can earn smiles for their class by demonstrating this skill and also for showing good manners, lining up nicely, moving quietly throughout the school or if an adult notices a class working particularly well. Classes who achieve the most smiles receive an extra five minutes break during the following week and keep the Bonnywriggle in their classrooms.
In P3B we use the following rewards in addition to the whole school scheme:
v Children can spend their dojo points on rewards such as 10 minutes computer time, getting to sit on a chair at carpet time or bringing in a cuddly toy to school for the day.
v Every week Miss Groom will choose 3 Stars of the Week who will get to sit at the VIP tables the following week as a reward.
v We also have Taylor our class mascot who will get to go home for the weekend with the Bonnyrigg Star who gets Tea with the HT.
Useful Websites
We have included a list of useful websites that may be used to support your child’s learning:
v www.educationscotland.gov.uk/parentzone
v www.topmarks.co.uk
v www.educationcity.com
v www.spellingcity.com
v www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk