Ash recently joined us from Tahatai Coast School in New Zealand. We thought it would be nice to givehis old school a tour of St John’s. Some of Ash’s friends helped make the film.
Primary 3 Learning
P3B Creative Writing
P3B wrote senses poems about travelling down the chocolate river in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Here are some of our finished pieces.
Down the Chocolate River
Down the chocolate river, I see the tiny Oompa Loompa rowing away.
Down the chocolate river, I hear the big brown waterfall.
Down the chocolate river, I touch the big pink sweet boat.
Down the chocolate river, I taste the wind rushing through my face.
Down the chocolate river, I feel the amazing Mr Wonka as he sits next to me.
Down the chocolate river, life is simply amazing.
By Ash K. P3B
Down the Chocolate River
Down the chocolate river, I see the melted chocolate.
Down the chocolate river, I hear the Oompa Loompas singing.
Down the chocolate river, I touch the pink sweet boat.
Down the chocolate river, I taste the creamy chocolate.
Down the chocolate river, I feel the sticky chocolate river.
Down the chocolate river, life is amazing.
By Jaxson P3B
Down the Chocolate River
Down the chocolate river, I see an Oompa Loompa sliding down the waterfall.
Down the chocolate river, I hear the Oompa Loompa rowing the boat.
Down the chocolate river, I touch brown and creamy chocolate.
Down the chocolate river, I taste the sticky and pinky boat.
Down the chocolate river, I feel the hot chocolate below me.
Down the chocolate river, life is fascinating and delicious.
By Milosz P3B
Down the Chocolate River
Down the chocolate river, I see a big black tunnel.
Down the chocolate river, I hear the chocolate river flowing.
Down the chocolate river, I touch a squidgy, widgy marshmallow.
Down the chocolate river, I taste fudgy, wudgey creamy hot chocolate.
Down the chocolate river, I feel a little bit scared.
Down the chocolate river, life is fun, fabulous and fantastic.
By Taylor P3B
Easter Bonnet success in P3A
Some of the girls in P3a entered an Easter Bonnet competition being run by Hobbycraft at Kinnaird Park. Local schools were invited to enter.
The children decorated a bonnet provided by Hobbycraft and won 3rd Prize for their design.
Congratulations to Aisha, Ella, Millie, Abbie, Emma and Emaan.
St John’s Fairtrade Big Breakfast 2016
St John’s celebrated Fairtrade fortnight in style with a hugely successful Big Breakfast on Friday 18th March. After weeks of planning by pupils and staff from P2, 3 and 4 the big day finally came and with the help of dedicated parent helpers, teachers and school support staff the event was a fantastic celebration of all things Fairtrade. The Co-Operative store supported the school with vouchers with which we bought ingredients for baking. Relish Deli, based on Constitution Street, Leith, once again very kindly supported us by donating hamper boxes and items for the raffle, paper cups, lids and napkins.
P2 prepared fresh fruit kebabs and did a great job offering these to visitors in the hall. P3 manned the crossiant stall and collected donations as visitors entered and left the hall. P4 pupils, supported by P7, ran the raffle stall and also handed out Fairtrade fresh orange juice. Children in P2 baked banana muffins which were delicious and P3 pupils made flapjacks in class. Staff filled kettles and poured coffees and teas for our guests and worked tirelessly behind the scenes to help the event run smoothly.
P4 children, who are very busy preparing their Easter play for Thursday 24th March, sang one of their songs for the gathered guests and did a great job. P4 pupils had also written letters to the Co-Operative asking for financial support to purchase ingredients for baking. Near the end of the morning we played a film put together by Miss Purnell which highlighted the importance of Fairtrade and P3 sang a catchy Fairtrade song for the audience.
Finally we drew the raffle prizes just before the bell and the children and parents made their way out of the hall at the end of another busy week in school.
As a school we appreciate the support of all our parents, grandparents, family and friends who came to support our First level children in this important event. We must also acknowledge the time and effort given to make this possible by the St John’s First level staff team.
The children of P2, 3 and 4 did Fairtrade proud!
P3 become Egyptologists for the day
P3 enjoyed a fantastic visit to the National Museum of Scotland as part of the Ancient Egypt topic on Thursday.
The day included an interactie, fun and engaging workshop led by the learning team at the museum, a quick bite to eat in the group dining area and a tour of the museum led by staff and parents to solve the Egyptian trial challenges.
The children impressed the museum staff with their knowledge of Ancient Egypt and the children enjoyed the opportunity to handle genuine artefacts dating back between 2000 and 4000 years.
Children learned about the use of charms, the process of mummification and the journey people took towards reaching the Afterlife.
P3 had a great time!
