Newton Primary School
This term Primary 5 have been learning about the ‘Scottish Wars of Independence’ alongside performing a show called ‘McHistory’. The show has taught us all about Scottish history and influential figures that have helped shape Scotland today. We have also learned about what is involved in putting on a performance.
We separated into groups so that everyone had a role and part to play. The set design group decided what our staging would look like and any props we needed. We had to paint a racing car, a milk float, bookshelves, a clock, teacher’s desk and door for the classroom. The dancers choreographed their own dances. We had to make sure that the dances tied in with the songs we were singing. The songs helped tell the story throughout the performance. We had an amazing band of musicians who played everything from violins and drums to glockenspiels, hand bells and maracas.
On Monday 20th of November we held a dress rehearsal to the entire school. Then on Tuesday 21st and Wednesday 22nd we performed ‘McHistory’ to our friends and family. Everyone thought that it was funny, interesting and informative! Written by Alex R, May, Sienna, Euan and Annabelle
Primary 3’s Powerful Learning! Primary 3 have been learning all about Renewable Energy sources through our current context for learning, ‘Powering Our Planet’. We began by exploring electricity, what it is, how it is made and its dangers. We created our own circuits and used them to investigate materials that are conductors and insulators.
We learned that most of our power comes from fossil fuels which can be harmful for the environment. We wanted to find out how to reduce our carbon footprint. Luckily many of our parents work in the renewable energy sector and kindly offered their time to speak with us about their jobs. We have discovered that we can use natural resources like wind, water and the sun to produce energy in a more sustainable way.
Whitelees Windfarm On Tuesday 21st of November we travelled to Whitelees Windfarm near East Kilbride. We had the opportunity to take part in a practical workshop led by Scottish Power called, ‘Wind, Rain or Shine’, where we were able to test how much energy can be produced by wind, solar and hydro power.
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We were also taken on a walking tour of the grounds of Whitelees where we managed to get up close and personal with real turbines. Did you know that the turbine blades can spin at a speed of up to 180 miles on a windy day?
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