Oliver Jeffers spoke to us!

Today was very exciting, we had lots of fun listening to Oliver Jeffers and learned how to illustrate his character from 'The Hueys'.  We were delighted when he mentioned Primary 1 at Stromness Primary! He read out questions from David, Einar and Jamie-Leigh! 
The workshop was 40 minutes long but Stromness are mentioned near the end from 31 minutes in.
Thank you to everyone who asked a question.  Most questions were answered as children from other schools asked similar questions.  In class we have had lots of children making their own books and many are thinking hard about thier illustrations - well done Primary 1.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00tjp0r

Primary 1 have an exciting event tomorrow. We will get to chat online to Oliver Jeffers; the children's author and illustrator. We have been reading some of his books in class and will be asking him questions about being an author.

Homework help

Hi,
Here is the links that will help your child to learn the Olympic Mascot Dance (This link shows children doing the dance, which I think is easier to follow: 
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzNM2wtwkRw&feature=related

However your child may prefer to watch Wenlock and Mandeville do the dance so here is that link too: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuI8SizQYnA

On this page, you can find instructions for each move (they are all linked to an Olympic or Paralympic sport).  Scroll to the bottom of the page and click "Mascot dance primary"
http://getset.london2012.com/en/world-sport-day/opening-ceremony

Hope this helps and that the whole family can have some fun doing this :D

Today was very exciting, Inga was one of the official Olympic torch bearers and she brought her one in to show our class.  She even let everyone hold it! So we can all say that we have held an official Olympic torch.  We asked Inga some interesting questions and the children were interested in how the torch worked. 

A new home for Angus Puff?

Does anyone want to take Angus Puff home?  If you would like to take him home, come to the classroom to collect him. 



As promised, some Jubilee photos.

Have a fab day off tomorrow Primary 1.  We had a great laugh today - photos will follow.