Primary 5 have been carrying out their own investigations into substances which dissolve and factors which affect the rate of dissolving. They had to organise equipment, think about the procedure and how they were going to ensure each test was fair, make predictions and then carry out the experiment with a partner.  Pupils learned how temperature, particle size, surface area of containers and stirring all affected the speed of dissolving.

Mrs Dyson has introduced the Micro:bits to Primary 5 pupils and has been impressed with how quickly the class have learned to create code and download them to the micro:bit. After creating their flashing heart badge, pupils experimented with creating their own designs, which included spelling out names and flashing initials.

During the first week of term, Primary 5 looked at the work of Dr Seuss and had fun drawing their own Cat in a Hat and creating their own Seuss inspired characters and cityscapes. Mrs Dyson likes how bright and cheerful the display is outside our classroom.