A mandala (Sanskrit: मण्डल, maṇḍala; literally “circle”) is a spiritual and ritual symbol in Hinduism and Buddhism, representing the universe. The basic form of most mandalas is a square with four gates containing a circle with a centre point.
Primary 5 created beautiful mandala designs during Art. This was linked to the study of Buddhism in Religious and Moral Education.
This term, Primary 5 are studying Light as part of the Science curriculum. We have been looking at light sources and reflectors. Did you know that the moon is not a light source? It is a reflector. It reflects the light of the Sun.
We carried out some experiments to find out if materials were transparent, translucent or opaque.
Transparent materials allow all the light to pass through.
Translucent materials allow some light to pass through.
Opaque materials do not allow light to pass through them.
Also, we worked in small groups to present our findings to the rest of the class.
By exploring reflections, the formation of shadows and the mixing of coloured lights, I can use my knowledge of the properties of light to show how it can be used in a creative way.
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Spelling
Reading – Read the relevant pages of your book for next Monday. Prepare one or two questions to discuss with your group.
Maths – Education City
Cinderella and Rockerfella
Primary 5 will perform in the school show on the evening of Wednesday 6th June and the afternoon and evening of Thursday 7th June. We anticipate that all pupils will be attending both evening shows in order to make the show a success. Please notify me of any issues.
Costumes
Primary 5 will require the following items for the show.
Denim jeans/ leggings/ trousers
Brightly coloured tops
Comfortable shoes
Party accessory e.g. sparkly waistcoat, jacket, hairband, bow, hat or jewellery.
Please bring your costume, in a named plastic bag, into school by Thursday 24th May. Costumes will stay in school until the evening of Thursday 7th June.
Thank you for your support!
Primary 5 are learning about the Buddhist festival of Wesak. Buddhist children enjoy making paper lanterns, flags and cards to celebrate this festival with their families.
We have made our own beautiful paper lanterns.
Congratulations to Atiya, Alexa and Waniya for designing fabulous hotel room scenes for the school show. The girls all received a class prize for their entries! Atiya was the overall class winner for her design and this will be used in the school show. Well done, Atiya!
This afternoon, Primary 5 visited Giffnock Library as part of the First Minister’s Reading Challenge. The pupils have enjoyed visiting the library this session and had the opportunity to sample books from a wide range of genre. Many pupils have completed their Reading Passport! We hope this has instilled a lifelong love of reading! Well done!
Spelling
Reading – Read the relevant pages of your book for next Monday. Prepare one or two questions to discuss with your group.
Maths – Education City/Sumdog
School Show – Please practise the four songs for the show as much as possible. Get your family involved!
Spelling
Reading – Read the relevant pages of your book for next Monday. Prepare one or two questions to discuss with your group.
Maths – Education City
Library Visit – Tuesday 8th May *** change of timing***
Please contact the school office if you are available to accompany us to Giffnock Library. We are hoping to arrive at the library at 1.30pm and return to school at approximately 2.30pm.
School Show – Please practise the four songs for the show as much as possible. Get your family involved!
Cinderella and Rockerfella Backdrops
As with previous shows, we are looking to create the backdrops for the show with an illustration from each class. Please ensure that these are on A4 paper and are landscape.
P5 – Create the inside of a glamorous hotel room
There will be a class prize for the best backdrop design. All backdrops should be handed in by Friday 4th May.
Good luck!
This afternoon, Mr Kerr gave Primary 5 a taster of the different brass instruments available for lessons. Pupils were very engaged and keen to participate.
Rehearsals for Cinderella and Rockerfella are well underway. Pupils have been working hard to learn their lyrics for the school show songs? Keep it up!
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