class 7R

New arrivals!

2010-06-16T01:20:00.000-07:00

Eat, drink, cheep, sleep.

Two chicks have been incubated and hatched in P7R.

Cute? ...us?

The noisy new arrivals might have some company soon.

The story of Sedna

2010-04-23T06:29:00.000-07:00

After Tom Muir had told us some traditional Orkney folk tales about the sea, he told us the ancient Inuit creation story of Sedna. We are going to make a felt picture based on the story with Christina Sargent.

Today we found out about the felting process and experimented with making balls, rope and octopuses.

We made drawings of the main characters and elements of the story and then made templates.

In two weeks we will make the big picture.

Its going to be messy and very wet!

Here is a video of how the four schools made their felts.

RIDERZ!

2010-04-15T06:35:00.000-07:00

The Riderz visited the skatepark this week and showed the whole school some stunts.

They did some impressive stunts and jumps.

Using different types of bikes they tackled obstacles over 2 metres high.

You can visit their website here.

The visit was organised by Kick Start Kirkwall and Cycle Scotland's 'Cycle to School' campaign to promote safe cycling and driver awareness.

Paddlepower!

2010-03-25T13:57:00.001-07:00

Well done to the P7 paddlers!

Paddlepower!

2010-03-03T06:36:00.000-08:00

Some of the P7s have been going to after school sessions at the pool for kayaking coaching.

One of the first things you have to do is develop your boat balancing skills!

Some people did really well and even attempted what is known as an Eskimo kiss!

You have to get right to the front of the boat and kiss the bow.

Doing the 360 degree turn around was easy!

Everyone got very good at using their hands to paddle.

The next step is to be able to do this with a paddle.

Do you think it will be easier or harder?

Question Time at Glaitness

2010-03-03T05:01:00.000-08:00

Recently both P7s got together to ask our MSP Liam McArthur, and our MP Alistair Carmichael, some searching questions about local and national issues as part of their Democracy topic and to gather material for BBC School Report on the 11th March.

They asked about transport and whether the governement is planning to put more money into public transport and other rural areas so that people do not need to use their cars as much and to support safe cycle paths for people who do not drive.

They also asked about whether the goverment would be putting more money into better sports facilities for schools to support the required anmount of physical exercise schools are required to provide.

They asked whether Mr Carmichael thought it was important for Scotland to keep as many devolved powers to itself as possible.

When the camera was turned off they asked a few more personal questions such as,

'What or who inspired you to become a member of Parliament?'

and, 'Do you have any time for sports activities yourself?'

Global warming and climate change

2009-12-04T05:35:00.000-08:00

Our topic this term is all about sustainability and the effects of carbon emissions on the planet.

We have been giving presentations about climate change and global warming.
Here are two of the powerpoint presentations, given by Magnus and Chloe.

Kayaking at the pool

2009-11-27T07:47:00.000-08:00

We recently went to the pool to find out more about life in the Arctic and how important kayaks have been in Inuit culture. We found out for ourselves how boat skills were essential to survival without having to worry about Arctic temperatures.

We had great fun learning!

First we got to grips with moving the boat about.

These pool boats are much shorter than the sea kayaks the Inuit used.

Getting in from the water was tricky - but it could be done with a little practice!

Capsizing turned the boat upside down so we had to learn how to empty it safely.

Setting off for the hunt with spears, looking for walrus and seals.

Returning with the catch!

Our visit to Corrigall Farm Museum

2009-10-09T10:03:00.000-07:00

Here is a short video of some of the things we did at Corrigall Farm Museum this term.

Our Trip To Waliwall

2009-10-09T04:05:00.000-07:00

At Waliwall on Wednesday our class went Canadian caneoing with our teacher , Richard & Ron. Richard told us about canadian caneoing , life in the Hudson bay company & the Voyageurs. After we had to get ourselves into two groups of five and six. We then had to lift the boats into the water & get in.The first thing we had to do was to paddle into the middle of the water & turn two times round each way. We had to go hunting for rubber ducks and then trade for other goods.We thought it was a great experience and we worked hard in our teams.

Ruth & Chloe

2009-10-09T04:00:00.000-07:00

When we went to Walliwall Quary to do Canadian canoeing it was great fun. First we got ourselves into teams and had to get the canoes into the water without getting our feet wet.!Next we had to set off to meet Richard and Ron in the middle of the water and go round in circles four times. When we had done our task there were rubber bath toys scattered about the water. We had to beat the other team by getting more of the toys which we traded for other goods at the trading post. we had to trade with Ron and after that we had to do it again but this time we had to trade with Richard.It was reallyfantastic...brilliant!

Julia and Roxy

Corrigall

2009-10-09T03:44:00.000-07:00

When we went to Corrigall farm museum, we were in different Orkney toonship families. I was in the Rendall family. I was the daughter. My name was Katherine.In my family was me Roxy, Magnus, Robert, Ewan and Leanne. We also tried different activities, such as, lifting pails of water around the barn, cleaning the floor of the house, making the grain and then at the end we got to dance in the barn! That day I really enjoyed our trip to Corrigall. It was Fantastic!!!

Karin

Canadian Canoeing

2009-10-08T07:24:00.000-07:00

We went Canadian Canoeing at Walliwall quarry. It was great fun. First we got our waterproofs and bouyancyaid on. Next we got into groups and went on the water. We paddled over to the instructors and did a spinning challenge. After that we learnt about the voyageurs who worked for the Hudson Bay Company. We went hunting and the plastic animals that we caught were traded in for goods e.g. blankets, guns and meat. Everyone had a great time and learnt or used different skills.

Jessica & Sadie

Ancestral links

2009-10-06T04:07:00.000-07:00

This term we have been finding out about the shared ancestry of Orcadians and Cree people of the First Nations in Canada which can be traced back to the days when most of the men working for the Hudson Bay Company were from Orkney. Use the google map to zoom in and see where Kim Foden's relations live today.

Links with Canada

2009-10-06T03:59:00.000-07:00

View Links with Canada in a larger map

Welcome to our p7r blog!

2009-09-07T08:27:00.000-07:00

Here is the fab photo you posed for earlier today! Sorry Jessica. We will take another one when you come back from holiday.