P3 August 2025

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Primary 3 Class Connection August 2025
Welcome to our Primary 3 class connection for August to October. We’ve had a busy few days so far in P3 and wanted to share what we’ve been learning and what to look forward to.
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Food and Farming

As part of our Food and Farming P3 have been learning a range of food preparation techniques such as peeling, grating and chopping. We enjoyed tasting our delicious salad!

Trip to Edinburgh Castle

P3 enjoyed a great day out at Edinburgh Castle. We took part in a ‘Discover Castle Life’ Tour and learned about some of the people who used to live there.

A group of children sitting together on a cobblestone area, smiling and waving, with backpacks and bags around them, and a historic structure in the background under a blue sky.
A collage of colorful student artwork featuring various landscapes and buildings, showcasing creative interpretations of different scenes.

P3A have been exploring media to create images of Edinburgh Castle.

  • A group of children participating in a sports activity on a grassy field, with some playing basketball in the background, while others are engaged in organized games marked by colorful cones.
    A group of people participating in outdoor sporting activities on a grassy field, with cones and equipment set up in the background.
    A group of children participating in outdoor sports activities on a green field, performing exercises with their arms raised, while adults supervise in the background.
    Children participating in a sports event on a grass field, with various activities and spectators in the background.
    A group of children participating in sports activities on a field, with cones set up for drills and a goalpost visible in the foreground.
    A girl in a gray hoodie throws a javelin during a sports event on a green field, with other children and spectators in the background.

    Outdoor sports event with participants and spectators on a grassy field, featuring a goalpost in the foreground and various activities happening, including running and throwing.
    A large group of children and adults participating in outdoor sports activities on a grassy field. Some children are engaged in a hula hoop game, while others run or play nearby. The scene is lively, with onlookers cheering and multiple activities happening simultaneously.
    A young girl running through a series of yellow hurdles on a grassy field during an outdoor sports event, with other children and activities in the background.
    Children participating in a sports event on a turf field, navigating through agility hurdles while an audience watches from the sidelines.
    A child in athletic wear jumping over training hurdles on a sports field during an event, with a crowd of spectators in the background.
    A group of children participating in a soccer practice session on a grassy field, with cones set up for drills and a soccer goal in the background. Some children are playing with a ball while others watch from the sidelines.
    Children participating in an outdoor sports event, with one child jumping over hurdles while another walks beside them. Various activities and groups of people are visible in the background.
    A group of children participating in a sports event on a green turf field, with spectators in the background. One boy in the foreground is sprinting past orange cones while others are gathered around in the activity area.
    A child in a white t-shirt and black shorts runs on a sports field marked with colorful cones while adults and other children observe and participate in the background.
    Children participating in a sports event on a grass field, with one child throwing a blue object while others watch and cheer. Various spectators and participants are seen in the background, showcasing a lively outdoor atmosphere.
    A girl with long hair crawls through a colorful rainbow tunnel while others look on at an outdoor event.
    Children participating in various athletic activities on a grassy sports field, with adults supervising and cheering in the background.
    A crowd of people watching a sports event, with participants navigating an obstacle course marked by colored cones on a grassy field.
    Children participating in a relay race on a grassy field, with a boy running while holding a blue cup and another child running behind him. An adult and other children are watching and cheering in the background.
    A group of children and adults watching a running activity on a sports field, with orange and blue cones set up and a goalpost in the background.
    Children participating in outdoor games and activities on a grassy field, with various obstacles and colorful cones set up for a sports event.
    Children participating in sports activities on a field with colorful cones and obstacles.
    A lively outdoor sports event with children participating in various activities on a green field. Some kids are running while others are cheering from the sidelines. Brightly colored cones and equipment are set up around the area, and a large crowd of spectators can be seen in the background under a cloudy sky.
    Children participating in outdoor activities at a sports event, with various colored cones and hula hoops on a grass field.
    Children participating in outdoor activities on a grassy field during a school event, with games and a snack table in the background.
    A group of children participating in outdoor sports activities on a field, with some playing in the foreground and others watching in the background. There are adults supervising the activities, and a soccer goal is visible in the scene.
    Students participating in a sports event, jumping over hurdles on a grassy field, with a crowd of onlookers in the background.
    A group of children participating in a sports activity on a field, with one boy throwing a ball while others cheer. Various colored cones are placed on the ground.
    Children participating in a sports event on a grass field, with cones and equipment set up for various activities. A girl in the foreground is performing a balancing exercise, while adults and other children supervise and cheer in the background.
    A sports day scene with children participating in various activities on a grassy field, colorful cones and tunnels are set up for the events, while adults supervise and cheer from the sidelines.
    A young girl crawls through a colorful play tunnel on a grassy field while adults assist her. Other children are seen in the background participating in activities.
    A child crawling through a colorful play tunnel on a sports field, surrounded by other children and adults engaging in activities.
    A young girl crawling through a colorful tunnel on a grassy field during a sports event, with people in the background.
    A young girl runs energetically through a colorful playground tunnel during a sports event, with spectators in the background.
    Children participating in outdoor sports activities on a turf field, engaging in various games with cones and other equipment.
    Group of children participating in outdoor sports activities on a turf field, with cones set up for games and spectators in the background.
    A young girl in a white shirt and black shorts is running towards a yellow hurdle on a grass field, while other children and adults watch nearby.
    A classroom setting with children sitting on the floor, attentively watching Santa Claus, who is seated and accompanied by a teacher. A decorated Christmas tree and a festive background with a screen displaying a cozy fireplace are visible.
  • First place – Hawkhill 1 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

    A classroom setting with children sitting on the floor, attentively watching Santa Claus, who is seated and accompanied by a teacher. A decorated Christmas tree and a festive background with a screen displaying a cozy fireplace are visible.
  • We had a fun and busy term before the |holidays. Classes created items for the Winter Fair and work very hard for the Winter Performance. Please use the QR code to watch it and there are a few pictures below.

    A classroom setting with children sitting on the floor, attentively watching Santa Claus, who is seated and accompanied by a teacher. A decorated Christmas tree and a festive background with a screen displaying a cozy fireplace are visible.
  • December in P3A

    A group of children smiling together for a photo in a classroom decorated for Christmas, with a small Christmas tree in the background.

    It has been a busy end of the term filled with Christmas crafts and preparing for our Winter Performance.

    A group of children in a classroom displaying colorful Christmas stockings they made for crafts, with a small Christmas tree in the background.
    A group of children dressed in costumes for a Winter Performance, sitting on the floor in a classroom. The costumes include traditional attire and some playful outfits, with festive decorations visible in the background.

    A classroom setting with children sitting on the floor, attentively watching Santa Claus, who is seated and accompanied by a teacher. A decorated Christmas tree and a festive background with a screen displaying a cozy fireplace are visible.
  • Read, Write, Count

    Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for Read Write Count on Friday.

    A group of children and adults engage in a reading activity at a table covered with books and educational materials.
    A classroom setting with children sitting on the floor, attentively watching Santa Claus, who is seated and accompanied by a teacher. A decorated Christmas tree and a festive background with a screen displaying a cozy fireplace are visible.
  • Measurement

    We have been learning to measure using centimetres, metres and grams.

    Two children are measuring with a ruler on the floor, one is laughing while the other looks on. A sheet of paper is visible nearby.
    A classroom setting with children sitting on the floor, attentively watching Santa Claus, who is seated and accompanied by a teacher. A decorated Christmas tree and a festive background with a screen displaying a cozy fireplace are visible.
  • Children in Need

    A group of children holding up colorful drawings they made, featuring cartoon characters, while standing in a classroom decorated with educational materials.
    A classroom setting with children sitting on the floor, attentively watching Santa Claus, who is seated and accompanied by a teacher. A decorated Christmas tree and a festive background with a screen displaying a cozy fireplace are visible.
  • A classroom setting with children sitting on the floor, attentively watching Santa Claus, who is seated and accompanied by a teacher. A decorated Christmas tree and a festive background with a screen displaying a cozy fireplace are visible.
  • P3 Loved the museum

    P3 Had a fun day out to the museum in the last week of term. We enjoyed an Ancient Egyptian workshop where we found out about the lives of Ancient Egyptians.

    A classroom setting with children sitting on the floor, attentively watching Santa Claus, who is seated and accompanied by a teacher. A decorated Christmas tree and a festive background with a screen displaying a cozy fireplace are visible.
  • A bulletin board displaying information about Ancient Egypt, featuring images of Egyptian artifacts, hieroglyphics, and student artwork, including colorful drawings and cutouts of sarcophagi and figures.

    We have enjoyed learning about the Ancient Egyptians. We learned about the importance of the River Nile, the process of mummification, hieroglyphics, Ancient Egyptian gods, and what was discovered inside Tutankhamun’s tomb. A highlight was visiting the National Museum of Scotland where we took part in a workshop and visited the Ancient Egyptian gallery.

    A classroom setting with children sitting on the floor, attentively watching Santa Claus, who is seated and accompanied by a teacher. A decorated Christmas tree and a festive background with a screen displaying a cozy fireplace are visible.