WHEELWORKS ICT NEWS REPORTS

In the Wheelworks ICT sessions over the past number of weeks, P6 and P7 have been looking at filming News Reports. They have been learning how to use their Ipad cameras to take mid, long and close up shots. They have been taught how to assemble the Ipad tripods correctly, and how to use the microphones and outdoor soundbooms. In groups they have prepared storyboards for the New Report that they are going to be reporting on. Yesterday, they began filming their news report without any special effects. They had to decide on mid, long and close up shots. They used their storyboards to decide which scenes they were going to film. Special effects and editing will be done in the following weeks.

PRIMARY TEAM MATHS CHALLENGE

Today, four of our P7 pupils, Cameron, Isaac, Jack and Joe took part in the Primary Team Maths Challenge. This was organised by Mrs Kirstie Wilson, one of the Maths teachers in Ballymena Academy. There were 12 teams taking part and the competition had three very different round formats - Crossnumber, Shuttle and Relay. The children worked together in their teams, solving all sorts of mathematical problems. The winning team was from Kells and Connor Primary School. Well done to our four pupils who completed all the activities really well. A huge thanks to Ballymena Academy for organising and hosting this competition, and to their Upper Sixth Maths pupils who supervised the competition.

MUSIC EXAM CERTIFICATES

Emma P5, Ethan P5, Sam P5 and Lucy P6 received their Music Exam Certificates. They all got distinction in their recent Trinity College London, Initial Piano Examination.

LUNCHTIME AWARDS

Annie P6 and Harvey P1 were the two children whose names were chosen this month, to receive a lunch time award prize.

JANUARY ASSEMBLY AWARDS

Certificates were presented in Assembly today for January 2020. Children received certificates for ‘Being Kind and Caring’, Excellent P.E. Skills’, Great Effort in ICT’ and ‘Great Listening’.

Being Kind and Caring

Thomas P5, Lily P2, Beth P3, Oliver P6

Excellent P. E. Skills

Cameron P2, Hana P5, Hollie P3, Jeorgia P6

Excellent Listening

Lucy P6, Luke P1, Tilly P4, Zuzanna P5

Great Effort in ICT

Jack P7. Kirsty P5, Mark P3 and Atley P2 (Missing from picture)

ROAD SAFETY QUIZ

Today, four of our pupils, Isaac P7, Cameron P7 , Ella P7 and Annie P6, took part in the Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council heat of the annual Road Safety Quiz. There were 30 teams at the quiz which was held in the Lodge Hotel Coleraine. Although our team was not placed in the top three, the children still got lots of the questions right. Thanks to everyone for learning the Road Safety information over the weekend. The policeman reminded the children of the importance of knowing and using the Green Cross Code.

Here is a reminder of the 6 parts to the Green Cross Code

1. First find a safe place to cross

2. Stop just before you get to the kerb.

3. Look all around for traffic and listen

4. If traffic is coming, let it pass, look all around again and listen

5. When it is safe, go straight across the road - do not run

6. Keep looking and listening for traffic while you cross.

'LOOK AT ME' - GP VISIT

As part of their World Around Us Topic - ‘Look at Me’, Mrs Calderwood arranged for Dr Shannon, Toby and Jacob’s mum, to come and talk to the P1 and P2 children about her job as a GP.

The children asked Dr Shannon lots of questions about her job. She told them about some of the equipment she uses at work:-

• Blood Pressure Monitor

• Stethoscope

• Thermometer

• Ear Torch

Dr Shannon also told the children some ways to keep healthy -

• Eat 5 a day

• Take plenty of exercise - even going to the park is great exercise

• Play safely

• Remember, sweets and crisps are only for treats!

Dr Shannon brought some wonderful doctor and nurse dressing up outfits, which the children used in their role play.

Thanks to Dr Shannon for taking time to come and give the children such a lot of useful and interesting information about her job.

Internet Safety

The Family Support Hub have published a newsletter with helpful information of ‘Apps to be Aware of’. The page contains information about various apps children may be using and things to look out for, e.g. Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube. It can be found in the ‘For Parents’ section of our website, under ‘Other’.

CULLYBACKEY COLLEGE 'IN-O-V8' day

Today P6 and P7 travelled to Cullybackey College for a special ‘IN-O-V8 day. The aim of the day is to encourage children to have an interest in Science subjects, through fun experiments.

On arrival we went to the science lab where one of the teachers talked to us about different scientific topics. The children also got to do some really fun experiments as well. The topics covered were:-

• Light

• Chemical reactions

• Energy

• Forces and pressure

After lunch, the children went to the Assembly Hall where ‘Scientific Sue’ put on a very interesting show, based on the book ‘ How To Train Your Dragon’. The children learned about different gases, gravity and flight.

Thanks to the staff and Sixth Form Pupils of Cullybackey College, for this very informative and well organised morning. P6 and P7 pupils are invited back to Cullybackey College on Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st January at 7.30pm for their Open Nights.

Experiment - Do glow sticks glow brighter in cold water or hot water? — (Hotwater)

CAN A CHEMICAL REACTION CAUSE A FILM CANISTER TO BLAST OFF LIKE A ROCKET? LUCY DOING THIS EXPERIMENT.

Cameron also did the experiment to see how a chemical reaction can cause a small film canister to blast off like a rocket. The gas builds up inside and then the canister blasts off.

This experiment showed the children how electricity passes through our bodies and causes the ‘Energy Balls’ to light up.

The children did experiments to see if the Energy Balls would light up if certain materials were added in to the circle. - They worked out if the materials were either conductors or insulators.

Experiment to show that if pressure is spread out over a large area, the pins will not burst a balloon.

CAN YOU STAND ON EGGS WITHOUT BREAKING THEM?

Ella stood on the eggs and they did not break because her weight was spread over a large area.

Alfie also did this experiment.

‘Elephant Toothpaste’ - experiment showing the immediate chemical reaction caused when yeast is added to fairy liquid with a little food colouring added.

Scientific Sue

Concussion Awareness

Concussion is a brain injury which is usually caused by hitting your head or a fall. It can happen at any time, anywhere: for example during sports, in the school playground, or even at home. Concussion must always be taken seriously. It is really important to be able to recognise the signs and know how to respond.

This leaflet has been produced, by the Department of Education, to help everyone recognise the signs.