Tall Towers

One if our first activities in Primary 7 was a simple engineering challenge where the children worked in groups to build the tallest, free standing tower that they could given a limited range of materials.  We first looked at other tall structures and thought about the shapes that are used to create strength and balance and discussed other important features such as the importance of a firm base. Next the building phase began.  Finally, we lined up all the entries to see which was the tallest.

  I was impressed with how well the children communicated with each other and built upon their planning in the construction phase by modifying their designs to deal with factors like balance and strengthening.  I think we have have some young engineers in the making!

Ms French

 

L.A. Dance Project workshop P7C

Last week we enjoyed an excellent dance workshop.  The workshop was delivered by dancers from the dance group, The L.A. Dance Project.  This group were in town to perform a show at the Festival at the Playhouse.  As well as teaching us about different ways to move across a space and how to link  moves together, the workshop leaders also had us invent and combine moves in groups to simulate a working machine.   The results were inventive and fun to watch.

Book Festival

Primary Seven have enjoyed lunch in Charlotte Square and are eagerly awaiting the start of the show.

L.A. Dance Project Workshop

The Primary 7 classes have each enjoyed dance workshops with dancers from Los Angeles who are performing in the Edinburgh International Festival. Here are some photos taken by Taro in P7B:

P6C End of Term Party

Party in a tent in a classroom :)

Transgressions Parked

Wow! What a morning with Primary 6b at Transgression Park. Quite the most marvellous attitude and behaviour across the board from our star pupils - a real credit to their families and to Sciennes. Staff at TP commented on just how impressed they were with how children listened, used excellent manners, asked relevant questions, and got plain stuck in! Nice work, guys.

Many, many thanks to Ms Spence, Mr O'Brien and Mrs Russell for helping us on our trip.

These two pictures from the morning give a feel for the size of Transgression Park and the three activities we all took part in.

Reading Conferencing Stars in P6B

 Beau and Abi in P6B produced this excellent artwork in response to their group novel "The Wreck of the Zanzibar" by Michael Morpurgo.

 Abi's watercolour turtle and Fimo model

Beau's detailed sketch of the Zanzibar

P6B at Transgression Park

Meg, Isla, Eloisa and Eva had a fabulous time at Transgression Park on Friday 21st June and came back to school sporting these cool wristbands!

Fantastic Team-work 6C!

Primary 6C enjoyed some team building activities with their Primary 7 teacher, Miss French. They had to cross the quicksand and then build a shelter that would keep the entire team dry during the fast-approaching storm!

Transgression Park

P6A and P6C have enjoyed a great day out. We had a super time at Transgression Park in the morning, ate a picnic lunch at the Meadows, then played in the park. Everyone will sleep well tonight!

Race for Life

We are all very proud of Ciara for completing the Race for Life.

Well done Ciara.

Football Success for Dan P6A

Congratulations Dan on receiving these two Sciennes Football awards, including one end of year trophy for 'Most Improved Player'. Dan has also achieved a 'Green Socka' award from the Elite Schools Football club.
http://www.elitesoccer-scotland.co.uk/other_foot.php

P6 Hair Salon

Mrs Barker, Miss Pearmain and Mrs Nowell were looking forward to having their hair done by Iona and Phoebe, Kirsty and Lily, and Angelita and Ruby S,

UNTIL work got under way! 

The event was photographed/filmed by Kim, Aleena, Lucia and Michelle.

It was a scary process but we certainly ended up with 'crazy hair'.

Well done hairdressers and photographers!

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