Litter collecting at the Peedie Sea

In Class 2 we have been thinking about how we can look after the environment and make a difference to the local community.  Following a litter survey, this week we went back to the paths at the Peedie Sea and collected all the litter we could find.  We worked in small groups and each took a role in helping gather all the rubbish which was lying around.

 

We have also been busy thinking of possible ways to prevent litter being dropped on the paths and grass.  This week we have written letters to different people asking for their help. 

Another idea we had was to design a logo to encourage everyone to take care of the environment.  This is some of our initial ideas.

 

 

Visit to a local farm

Last week we went on a visit to Quanterness farm to find out more about farm animals and how you look after them.  We found out lots of interesting information and asked lots of great questions. 

 For some of us it was our first visit to a farm and there were lots of sights, sounds and smells to get used to!

 

Litter Survey at the Peedie Sea

Last Friday we went a walk around the paths at the Peedie Sea.  We were looking to see how much litter we could find. 

 

 

 Sadly, we found quite a lot of plastic and food packaging.  We decided we should go back and help clean up the area.  This will help the 'Pick Up 3 Pieces' campaign.

Visiting the local community

On the final Wednesday of the term we went to St Rognvald's Residential Home.  We played all of the Orcadian and Australian songs we had been learning in Figurenotes.  Everyone did really well and  returned to school feeling proud.

 

 

Another orienteering opportunity

On Thursday we went to Mudddisdale to try another orienteering activity.  This time we were focusing on finding different Scottish landmarks.

We set out at top speed to find the different markers!

 

 

 Each time we found a picture we had to return to base and mark our chart the correct colour.

We all co-operated with our partners and made great teams.

Orienteering at Muddisdale

Last week we went up to Muddisdale and did some orienteering.  We worked in pairs to find different Scottish animals.  Everyone worked well with their friend and followed the instructions carefully.  We were all tired when we returned to school!

 

Children in Need in Class 2

We all had great fun on Friday raising money for Children in Need.  We made our own Pudsey masks, made models for him to live in and lots of other activities.  At playtime, we were lucky enough to have our photo taken with Pudsey.  We felt good helping other boys and girls in different parts of the country.

 

Learning about the past at Tankerness Museum

We had a very interesting visit to Tankerness Museum this week.  After walking there with our friends from 2T we split into two groups.  Our class started at the top of the museum, looking at items from the 1900's. We worked our way back through time and finished by looking at artefacts from the Stone Age.  Each of us saw something we were particularly interested in, from the delicate wedding dress to the gas masks from World War 2.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 After returning to school, we decided  to set up our own class museum.  I wonder what interesting items we will have?

Traffic survey on Pickaquoy Road

Our topic this term is 'On the Move'.  Last Monday, we went outside to find out about the different types of vehicles which passes Glaitness School.  We worked together to make a table.  Then we returned to the class and made up our own bar graphs.  I wonder what type of transport was post popular?

The Paralympics in Class 2

We have been learning about the Paralympics taking place in London. We started this work by investigating the values of the Games.  Can you list them?  We hope we can include these in the life of our classroom too.