Friday 1st April 2022

Good Afternoon,

We have reached the end of term 3!  What busy last week of term we have had.

We went to view the wonderful Heartstone Project in the hall on Wednesday afternoon, it was just fabulous.  Yesterday afternoon we had our Easter assembly which the children enjoyed.  We also managed to watch Matilda.  The children and I really enjoyed watching it, thank you for giving your permission to watch it in class.

Below is a snapshot of our week.

Have a wonderful Easter break.

Claire Gray

Good Morning,

I hope you all had a lovely weekend and had a chance to enjoy the sunshine.

I have attached some photos from last week.

We have been reading Matilda as our class novel and hope to finish it shortly.  I am hoping to watch Matilda with the class this week, but I need your permission for your child to watch it in class with us.  I popped the permission google form on the classroom and I have had 4 responses so far.  I would appreciate if you could complete the form on our google classroom so I can make arrangements for the children not able to watch the film.

Have a good week.

Claire Gray 

Friday 18th March 2022

Good Afternoon,

Once again P3/4 have had a busy week.

On Wednesday we uploaded our virtual afternoon slide show on some of the children's learning of Scottish Castles.

Below is a snapshot of pictures from this week.

Have a lovely weekend,

Claire Gray

Friday 11th March 2022

Good Evening,

Once again our school week started bright with our outdoor play session from CALA, we are really noticing the brighter mornings and afternoons.  

We have been busy with our castle topic this week and the classroom has turned into a castle building site which we will share with you all on our open morning (virtually) next week.

Miss MacDonald has posted on our classroom this afternoon a letter for Humanitarian Aid for Ukraine that Lochardil would like to support, so any donation from the list would be very gratefully received.

Thank you to everyone that has returned the key assessment task and for your feedback.  Any still at home can be returned on Monday.

Below is a snapshot of our week.

Have a wonderful weekend and I look forward to seeing the children on Monday.

Claire Gray

Monday 7th March 2022

Good Morning,

Lovely sunny morning to start our week.  We have outdoor play from CALA first thing this morning which really sets us up for the day.

Key Assessment task went home on Friday with your child.  Can you please return them to school this Wednesday.

I have attached a few photo's below from last week.

Claire Gray

Tuesday 1st March 2022

World Book Day 03.02.2022

Thursday the 3rd of March is World Book Day!

We will be celebrating the joy of reading in class!

On World Book Day can come to school with your favourite book and you can dress up or dress down as your favourite character!

We can’t wait! Books are magic!

Claire Gray

Friday 25th February 2022

Good Afternoon,

It has been a short week in school but we have been busy!  I have added some pictures below.

A reminder that we have CALA outdoor play on Monday morning.  The field has been quite muddy so a change of clothes is always welcome along with wrapping up warm.

Have a super weekend,

Claire Gray

Friday 18th February 2022

Good Afternoon,

The week has flown in again!  Lots of excitement this morning with the arrival of the snow.  I sure as I am typing this message the children will be out sledging or building snowmen, having fun!  I have attached photos below of a snapshot of our week.

A reminder that school is closed on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday next week.  I look forward to seeing the children on Thursday.

Have a lovely break.

Claire Gray

Monday 14th February 2022

Good Morning,

I hope you all had a lovely weekend.  Just a reminder that we have CALA outdoor play first thing this morning.

Last week was a super week in class, we focused on Children's Mental Health week and looked at our emotions, we had our outdoor play session which the children really enjoyed and we were busy learning in all other areas of the curriculum too.  Below is some photos that give an idea of the week we had in class.

Have a good week,

Claire Gray

Thursday 10th February 2022

Good Afternoon,

I message below from the UNIKIDS group.

Dress To Express      Children's Mental Health Week    UNIKIDS: We would love everyone to come to school on Friday 11th February dressed in a way which reflects something that makes you happy or just using clothing as a way to express yourself. It might be wearing your favourite colour,  your favourite shoes or an outfit that brings you positive memories.   There is no donation required.

Claire Gray

Friday 4th February 2022

Good Afternoon,

I hope this message finds you all well?  Was lovely to meet you all at parents night.  There is a feedback google form that has been posted on the classroom for you to complete if you get a chance.  

Lots of excitement in school today with all the snow showers and lots of children hopeful it will last the weekend and get out on their sledges!

Unfortunately our CALA session was cancelled on Monday, but the children should be prepared for it this Monday morning and make sure they are wrapped up warm and a good idea to pack a change of  clothes too.

Hardly any pictures taken this week in class as it was so full on, but I do have some from last week that I didn't manage to post.  They are below.

As always, if you have any concerns, please get in touch.  Have a lovely weekend.

Claire Gray

Friday 21st January 2021

Good Afternoon,

I hope this blog message finds you all well.  We've had a great week in P3/4 once again, busy, busy, busy!  Below are pictures of some of our week.  We started our week with Connie from CALA and our outdoor play session.  Also, we  have been working really hard in maths with our multiplication.  Finally, towards the end of the week we have been looking at the artist Paul Klee and using our knowledge of 2D shapes to create a castle like Paul Klee has done, this has also linked nicely to our castle topic.  Just a snap shot of our week.

Thank you to those that have booked their parents evening appointment to see me either next Wednesday or Thursday.  There is still time to book in if you haven't had a chance yet.  The booking system closes on Sunday night.  The link to the booking page is on our classroom.  Very much looking forward to 'meeting' you all.

Please find attached a copy of our class plan for term 3.

Enjoy the pictures and have a lovely weekend,

Claire Gray

Friday 14th January 2022

Good Afternoon,

Jam packed week we have had in P3/4.  We started out week outdoor with Connie the Active Play Practitioner from CALA.  They children had a super time and we look forward to seeing Connie again on Monday.  A reminder to wrap up warm again and pack a change of clothes just in case.

We have started looking at our topic for this term 'Scottish Castles' and having a discussion around what we know, what we want to find out and how we can find out the information.  We have been working on our French as well as our story writing.

Lots of photos attached today too.  Have a super weekend.

Claire Gray

Hello and Happy New Year to you all,

Short first week back, but we have been busy in class.  Today we had our class PE slot in the hall and lots of smiley faces during our warm up game of tag and then during dodge ball - photo's below.

On Monday we start our 11 week outdoor active play programme.  It will no doubt be cold and maybe wet, so a change of clothes would be great and the children wrapped up coming to school too.

We also have a 4 week online block of Kodaly (singing) starting on Monday afternoon, which the children really enjoyed the last time we had a session.

Have a lovely weekend,

Claire Gray

Wednesday 22nd December 2021

Good Afternoon,

I cannot believe we are at the end of term 2, what a quick and busy term it has been!

This week has been super busy also.

I have attached some pictures of this week.  But, really all that is left to say is have a lovely Christmas and New Year.

Kind regards,

Claire Gray

Friday 17th December 2021

Wow, what an incredibly busy week we have had in P3/4!

Lots of pictures below for you to look through.

We had our Christmas party yesterday and the children and I had such a fun day!  Today we took part in Eden Court's online performance called the 'Festive Letter'  the children really enjoyed watching the live event with 44 other schools across Highland and participated really well too.

Our key assessment task went home on on Wednesday and is due to be returned to class on Monday (20th December).

Today I shared on the classroom our BLS song Frosty the Snowman and also the children reading Christmas poems - I hope you enjoyed them, the children have worked really hard on their performances.

Super proud of all the children this week, they have worked so hard and I look forward to seeing them all on Monday as we countdown to the end of Term 2.

Have a lovely safe weekend,

Claire Gray

Good Afternoon,

I have attached some pictures of the class from this week.  Christmas lunch on Friday went really well.  

This Thursday morning (16.12.21) we have our class Christmas party.  We will play some games in the hall along with some dancing and we will then head back to class for something to eat.  Details of the party arrangements are in the post below.

Our literacy key assessment task will go home with the children this Wednesday for you to have a look through and then return to school.

On Friday we will post on our classroom our BSL song for you to all watch, the children did really well.  

Enjoy the rest of the weekend,

Claire Gray

Thursday 9th December 2021

Good Afternoon,

Just a few things.

Tomorrow is the Christmas lunch in school.  Only options are the traditional Christmas lunch or the vegetarian option.  There will be no sandwiches, so if your child is not keen on the Christmas lunch option they will need a packed lunch.

Our class Christmas party will be next Thursday 16th December in the morning.

• The children can come to school in their party clothes if they wish and change into their uniform after.  Or they can come to school in their uniform and change into their party clothes.  Either ok with me.  Only thing is the playground is quite muddy at the moment and I would recommend the children changing out of their lovely party wear as it could end up rather muddy.

• The party will just be our class P3/4.

• We will be using the hall for party games and dancing.

• Due to Covid I would ask that the children bring in their own snack pack for eating in the classroom after the games/dancing.  We will have diluting juice, but maybe pack some crisps, small cake etc for your child to have to eat with their peers.

I think that is it, but if I have forgotten something, please ask.

Have a lovely evening,

Claire Gray 

Tuesday 7th December 2021

Hello,

Slight change to Thursday's lunch menu.

Thursday will now be Hot dog in a roll or quorn sausage in a roll.  Sandwich will be ham or egg mayonnaise.

Friday (10th December) is Christmas lunch.  There will be the traditional Christmas turkey and a vegetarian option, no sandwiches will be made on Friday.

Have a lovely evening,

Claire Gray

Tuesday 7th December 2021

Good Morning,

We had a super busy week last week.  Thank you for your support with the Christmas jumpers on Friday.  We managed to get our song recorded and this will be posted on the classroom next Friday 17th December.  

Here are some pictures from Friday of the children in class.

Kind Regards,

Claire Gray

Tuesday 30th November 2021

Good Morning,

I was wondering if the children could bring in a Christmas jumper or top this Friday 3rd December.  We are going to be recording a song we have been practicing and the children wearing a festive jumper or top would add to the video.

Many thanks,

Claire 

Tuesday 23rd November 2021

Good Morning,

Please find a picture of our #onekindword display.

Claire Gray

Friday 19th November 2021

Good Afternoon,

The children have been fantastic this week and it has been great to be back in the class with them. 

We have been busy as this week has been Anti-Bullying week and Children in Need.  The children made super bunting for Anti-Bullying week with the focus #onekindword.  This is hanging up in our stairwell for everyone to see (I'll add a photo shortly).

We also took part in Joe Wicks PE session for Children in Need this morning, the children had a great time working out and answering quiz questions at the same time!  We then cooled down with Dr Ranj and a mindfulness session.

Have a super weekend.

Claire Gray

Friday 5th November 2021

Good Afternoon,

What a busy week we have had again in P3/4!

I have attached the overview for term 2 for you to have a look at, at home.

This week we have been continuing to follow COP26 as well as learning about Remembrance Day.  We have started to make a poppy wreath out of the water/juice bottles the children took into school.  We hope to complete our poppy wreath on Monday so it can be hung in the canteen for the school to see.  I have many pictures of the children making their poppies with I will upload shortly.

Have a super weekend and once again, any questions or concerns, please get in touch.

Claire Gray

Friday 29th October 2021

Good Afternoon,

It has been lovely to see the children after the October break.  

This week we have been learning about COP26 in class and as part of our COP26 learning we have created a promise tree.  Each child has had a chance to write on a leaf for our tree a promise to our planet.  The children have done a wonderful job of decorating the leaves, flowers, bees and butterflies to add to our promise tree display.  It is still work in progress, but I have attached a picture of the tree so far.  I have also added some pictures of the children working on their leaves today too.

Have a lovely weekend.

Claire Gray

Thursday 28th October 2021

Good Morning,

I wonder if you are able to collect plastic juice/water bottles for me please.  I am looking to do a craft with the children.  The bottles can be the 500ml or the large litre bottle size, but they need to be clear.  

Many thanks,

Claire Gray