Category: P7

P7 had a busy week, starting with Outdoor Learning on Monday morning. We visited the picturesque Hermitage of Braid to take part in an introduction to orienteering. Pupils were divided into small groups and were given maps and compasses. They worked together to navigate the area, read and interpret maps, and locate a series of marked points. The children thoroughly enjoyed the problem-solving challenges and demonstrated excellent teamwork, communication and resilience throughout the activity. A huge thank you to Margon and Natali from the Green Team for helping to organise this fantastic learning opportunity.

UNCRC Links:

Article 29 (developing talents, abilities and skills), Article 31 (the right to play and participate in recreational activities).
SDG Links: SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, SDG 15: Life on Land.

On Wednesday, we took part in our second Climate Ready Classrooms session organised by Keep Scotland Beautiful. Last week, we learned about greenhouse gases and their effects on our planet. We carried out an experiment using vinegar, bicarbonate of soda, balloons and bottles to demonstrate how gases can build up in the atmosphere. This week’s workshop focused on biodiversity. Following the online session, we took part in an activity to explore the wider impacts of biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse, helping us understand the importance of protecting habitats and living things.

UNCRC Links: Article 24 (the right to a healthy environment), Article 28 (the right to education), Article 29 (education should develop respect for the natural environment).
SDG Links: SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 13: Climate Action, SDG 15: Life on Land

As part of Black History Month, our P7 pupils worked collaboratively in groups to research an influential Black person of their choice. They explored each individual’s achievements and impact, creating informative posters, detailed illustrations and artefacts to showcase their learning. The project culminated in a Living Museum, where pupils presented their chosen individual to others, sharing knowledge and celebrating the contributions of Black people throughout history.

UNCRC Links: Articles 2, 17, 29 & 30

SDG Links: Goal 4 (Quality Education), Goal 10 (Reduced Inequalities) & Goal 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions)

Primary 7 made a fabulous start to their unit of work on Fitness Circuits in PE this week. They showed admirable determination and resilience whilst travelling around various stations that tested our strength, speed and stamina. Over the next few weeks we will be attempting to beat our results from the week before. We even managed to work speedily as a class to clear away all the equipment when Nursery showed up to use the hall.

Article 31

P7 enjoyed a fascinating and thought-provoking trip to the National War Museum, Edinburgh. During the visit, pupils took part in a guided tour of the museum galleries, exploring artefacts from the Second World War and learning about their historical significance.

Pupils also participated in a hands-on enquiry session in the Wartime Life Room, where they investigated the experiences of four individuals who lived through the war, including an evacuee and a prisoner of war. Through examining evidence and discussing different perspectives, pupils developed their understanding of how conflict can affect people’s lives and communities.

The visit provided an engaging opportunity to bring classroom learning to life, developing pupils’ historical enquiry skills, critical thinking and communication. Pupils also enjoyed exploring Edinburgh Castle and learning more about Scotland’s rich heritage.

SDGs

Goal 4 (Quality Education)

Goal 5 (Gender Equality)

Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)

Goal 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions)

UNCRCs

Article 12 (Respect for the Views of the Child)

Article 13 (Freedom of Expression)

Article 17 (Access to Information)

Article 29 (Goals of Education)

Article 38 (Protection from War and Armed Conflict)

The experience encouraged pupils to think critically about the past, reflect on the impact of war on individuals and societies, and understand the importance of peace and justice in today’s world.

As part of our Scotland’s Climate Week focus, P7 participated in an outdoor learning session and started working on an Active Travel Campaign as part of Keep Scotland Beautiful’s Climate Week activities. This helped pupils think about the barriers to choosing active travel and encouraged them to consider more sustainable ways of getting around. We learned that transport is one of the biggest sources of greenhouse gas emissions, making active travel an important way to help reduce our environmental impact.

SDGs – Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), Goal 13 (Climate Action)

UNCRCs – Article 13 (Freedom of Expression), Article 24 (Health, Water, Food and Environment), Article 29 (Aims of Education)

On Monday, pupils enjoyed an afternoon doing outdoor leaning in the parkland grounds of Astley Ainslie Hospital. Linking with our World War II Social Studies topic, pupils walked through the woods imagining how people might have found food, shelter materials and developed survival skills during challenging times. Working in small groups, they were given the challenge of creating an overnight shelter using ropes, tarpaulins and natural materials found on the ground. P7 also had time to demonstrate their creativity by designing and building their own swings using ropes and branches.

SDGs – Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being), Goal 15 (Life on Land)

UNCRCs – Article 29 (Aims of Education)

P7 enjoyed the Big Dig WW2 Hut‑Building activity as part of one of their Maths Week Scotland lessons. It was a highly engaging, hands‑on task, with pupils excited to use real‑life materials to recreate mini huts. Working in groups encouraged negotiation, teamwork, and careful following of instructions, while experimenting with tessellation and right‑angle corners brought maths and history together in a fun, practical way.

Article 29, SDG 4, 11

This week, the P7 students have been working hard to plan and create persuasive posters for the upcoming House Captain election.

The students applied their understanding of persuasive language and eye-catching design to convince their peers to vote for their chosen candidates. Through this project, they developed key skills in layout design, punchy copywriting, and visual communication to ensure their messages stand out.

Article 12, SDG4, SDG 16

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P6 have had a super time at St Augustine’s. They have settled in very well and I’m so proud of how they have handled this change. We’ve been out to the Astro, the gym hall, and the school library, as well as all our learning in class. Well done P6, enjoy the holidays and I’ll see you on the 21st of April🐣☀️

This week we took advantage of the nice weather and enjoyed time outdoors. We filmed adverts outside, participated in spelling activities outdoors and also spent time playing different games. Well done P6, see you next week for another great week of learning!👏

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This week P6 won the healthy eating competition for the 2nd week in a row! As a result we enjoyed fruit and veg and extra free time in class on Thursday🥳

We also headed outside to practice spelling words with beanbags in the playground.

As part of our App of the Month we have been looking at using green screens on iMovie🤩

Well done P6 keep up the good work👏

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