Happy Friday!

P5 have had a spooktacular couple of weeks back after the October holidays and it was lovely to see all the pupils again after the break. Here is an overview of our week.

In literacy, we had the challenge of writing a collaborative Halloween story with P4S and P6. P4S wrote the beginning paragraph of the story and set the scene and P5 had the task of continuing the story. We had to make sure it followed the theme of the beginning and that it had action to move the story forward. P6 then had to write an appropriate ending. The pupils loved this task and it was good fun to see the finished results! We will be focusing on proof reading and self correcting.

In maths, P5 began looking at measuring length. In groups, pupils had to use a variety of equipment such as tape measures, metre sticks and trundle wheels to measure the length of different objects and justify their choice of equipment. We are working on the accuracy of our measurements.

In other areas, we were recapping the digestive system for our topic and carried out an experiment that helped the children understand the process better. It was certainly a fun and messy experiment and the pupils really enjoyed working in teams:

We also decided to investigate the skeletal system and learn the names of the different bones in our bodies. The pupils were able to watch a video and take notes and then use cotton buds to create a piece of artwork which demonstrates their understanding and also celebrates Halloween:

 

We have been learning about friendships and were exploring healthy and unhealthy relationship scenarios. The pupils were excellent at discussing healthy, positive friendships and comparing them to unhealthy relationships.

The secret is out!

Disney Musicals in Schools is back this year and P5 and P6 are super excited to get started with rehearsals for our performance which will be early next year. We have already had so much fun learning a few of the songs and dances. Keep your eyes peeled for updates, they’ll be shared “one by one” on our blog or school app! 😉

A huge thank you to everyone who came to parents night. It was lovely to meet you all and chat to you in person. Have a fantastic weekend!

-Miss Frew x