Author: Mrs Ali

Reading – Read the relevant pages of your book. Prepare one or two questions to discuss with your group. What? Where? When? Why? Who? How? words are great question starters! Please write them down in your homework diary.

Spelling 

Maths – Rigour Sheet

Please revise multiplication tables daily in order to improve speed and accuracy.

Homework to be completed, signed and handed in by Friday.

Other Information

Pupils will have the opportunity to visit the Book Fair on Wednesday afternoon. Parents will be able to view the books on Wednesday and Thursday during Parents’ Evening.

Please return your Rag Bag by Wednesday 7th November. Bags will be uplifted later that morning.

Scottish Parliament Visit

Mairead McKechnie from the Scottish Parliament visited Primary 5 on Tuesday afternoon. The pupils participated in a workshop and learned a huge amount about the Scottish Parliament and how it all works. Pupils got the opportunity to work in small groups to present their political party and views. There was a democratic vote and the Animal Rights Party won! Also, Primary 5 took part in a debate. The question was, “Should first aid be taught in schools?”. It was a very informative and interesting afternoon. Thank you Mairead!

Halloween Poetry

Pupils had a spooky themed Halloween in class on Wednesday. They used eerie and wicked voices to recite an extract from Macbeth. Also, they produced some fabulous poetry of their own titled, “Witch’s Brew”!

 

Spelling –  Blue and Yellow groups will be issued with new spelling lists on Mondays and completed homework should be submitted on Fridays. The Nessy group will now work with Miss Innes. She will issue homework on a Monday and collect it back in the following Monday.

Maths – Speed Tables

Please revise multiplication tables daily in order to improve speed and accuracy.

Homework to be completed, signed and handed in by Friday.

Other Information

Swimming – Swimming has been cancelled due to circumstances outwith our control. Letter to follow.

Scottish Parliament – Primary 5 will be taking part in a workshop on Tuesday afternoon. Pupils will learn about the Scottish Parliament.

The Eco Committee have organised a Rag Bag Collection. Every child has been given a plastic bag. Please fill the bag with old, clean clothes and textiles. The bags should be returned to school by Wednesday 7th November. They will be uplifted that day. We would really appreciate your help and support in this initiative!

Thank you!

Spelling –  Blue and Yellow groups will be issued with new spelling lists on Mondays and completed homework should be submitted on Fridays. The Nessy group will now work with Miss Innes. She will issue homework on a Tuesday and collect it back in the following Tuesday.

Maths – Sumdog

Please spend time on your question challenge daily..  Also, revise multiplication tables daily in order to improve speed and accuracy.

Homework to be completed, signed and handed in by Friday.

Other Information

Swimming – P5 will be starting their six week swimming block on Thursday morning. Please ensure your child has their swimming kit. Don’t forget your towel! A packed lunch should be provided on Thursdays.

Library – P5 will be visiting Giffnock Library on Friday afternoon. We will be leaving at approximately 1.10pm. Please wear a waterproof jacket.

 

 

Air Travel

This morning, Primary 5 have been learning all about air travel. Miss Gallacher, student teacher, gave us lots of insider information. She worked for British Airways as Cabin Crew for many years. Miss Gallacher was based in London, Heathrow in Terminal 5.

Pupils were given the task of designing a new ‘First Class’ seat for British Airways and Miss Gallacher will send the designs off to her former colleagues. We are hoping to get some feedback!

Instructional Writing

The class took part in a second week of cooking and writing. Pitta bread pizzas were on the menu this week and enjoyed by all! Below you can see the pupils chopping, slicing and preparing their pizzas. Pizza recipes were written out while the pizzas cooked in the oven. This was a great incentive!

P5 enjoyed participating in a Halloween themed Drama lesson. There was great acting, miming and accents!

Spelling – As this is a four day week, please complete one written active spelling task for Thursday.

Reading – Read the relevant pages of your book. Prepare one or two questions to discuss with your group. What? Where? When? Why? Who? How? words are great question starters! Please write them down in your homework diary.

Maths – Sumdog

Please complete the 100 question challenge. Your target is to complete 25 questions daily. Also, revise multiplication tables daily in order to improve speed and accuracy.

Homework to be completed, signed and handed in by Thursday.

Other Information

Please return swimming letters before the end of the week. P5 will be visiting Giffnock Library on Friday 26th October. Please contact the office or pop a note in the diary if you are able to accompany us there and back. We will be leaving at approximately 1.10pm.

Enjoy the holiday break!

 

IDL Research

Primary 5 have been researching different modes of  transport and their impact on the environment. They used their research and note taking skills to investigate cars, buses, planes, trains and boats.