Primary 7 have been working to create Visit Scotland videos using WeVideo. They have included famous landmarks, places for families, places to eat and drink and special occasions. #honkhonk #soaringbeyond

We have been working to calculate unit and non-unit fractions of amounts. Using the #CPAL approach we have worked hard to develop this understanding using concrete resources, bar models and abstract thinking.

Odd socks day to kick off Anti-Bullying Week #OddSocks

Primary 6s and 7s had an exciting visit from Mrs Hanley Midlothian_STEM with Donna Hanley and completed a STEM escape room. The children had to solve problems including electrical circuits, Spheros and reading animals characteristics to escape from their classroom. #STEMeducation

We used Taylor Swift as the basis of our poetry block this term. We used her song ‘All Too Well’ to explore structure and themes as well as figurative language. Today we identified examples of similes, metaphors, alliteration, hyperbole and personification. Midlothian Education #poetry

As part of our spelling lesson today we used the Frayer Model today to learn about the prefix pre. We looked at examples and non-examples which spurred great discussion. This was inspired by the Midlothian Raising Attainment Team team’s input last week.

P7 had a great first lesson learning the basics of WeVideo today. We learned how to add titles, backgrounds, videos, images, narration and audio. Thank you to Paul McGinty and the Midlothian Digital Inclusion and Learning Team team for the great Grab and Go resources.

So lucky to be part of such a special team.

We have been enjoying weekly art lessons in P7 this year. We have been learning about the 7 elements of art including colour, line, space and form. Here are some of our creations so far. #creativityintheclassroom

Another year begins again . . .

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GG Team joining in with Gorebridge Gala Day Gore Glen PS

Short thread of posts about why techniques in teaching are so useful - and not a constraint.
1. Framing Action Steps in Coaching: Fidelity to the technique – and all that jazz.  teacherhead.com/2023/04/30/fra… via Tom Sherrington

What a fantastic trip with P7 Laura Forsyth 🧗‍♀️ Thanks so much to the P7 team for being such a wonderful, supportive group! So grateful to share this experience with you all, memories made for life this week😁🏕️Gore Glen PS

A great morning working with pupils and parents to develop our outdoor area. We painted pallets for chalkboards and planters, planted seeds and herbs in tin cans and made bird feeders. #outdoorplay

A great afternoon building our mechanical vehicles. A lot of great discussions about safety and risk as well as pulling together our learning about pulleys and levers. Midlothian_STEM with Donna Hanley #STEMeducation

Well done to the primary 7 pupils from Gore Glen Primary School who took part in a litter pick today at Gore Glen Woodland Park with Midlothian Ranger Alan Krumholds. This was for the Keeping Scotland Beautiful campaign.
#keepingscotlandbeautiful #pickupyourlitter

Today we built Supercars with our VEX Robotics. We’re loving our new kits, thanks Midlothian_STEM with Donna Hanley

A fantastic afternoon exploring our new VEX Robotics resources given by Midlothian_STEM with Donna Hanley. A great start to our Rescuers Challenge! #STEM

We have refreshed the learning activities in our shared learning environment again this week. The children have planned together to set up Knex, a tinker Station, origami art, ooblek, Micro:Bits and earthquake proof buildings. #playinupperprimary #STEAM