Primary 5 have started Badminton in PE.  They are learning  how to move quickly to cover the court, serve the shuttlecock, return a serve and the rules of Badminton.

Primary 5 have started Gymnastics in PE. They have been learning how to create a sequence using a balance, movement and control.

Primary 5 have been working hard to test and improve their fitness levels.  They have enjoyed working at different fitness stations and learning about the different muscle groups they are focusing on.

Primary 5 enjoyed their visit to the Reindeer and they fed them some carrots.

Primary 5 have been developing their Netball skills in PE for the last 4 weeks.  This was our final week where we learned about positions and tactics.

Primary 5 have been developing their basketball skills in PE.  They have been learning how to control the ball, dribble and shoot and use their feet to create space in games.

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Part of the Science outcome is to contribute to the design of a game when learning about magnets. Primary 3 loved creating their own maze and asking a friend to use a magnet to work their way through the maze.

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Today we explored the forces exerted by magnets.  The children identified examples of how magnets are used in everyday life, such as their fridge.  We had a game of repel and attract where the children were either the north pole or the south pole on a magnet and they had to find others in the class according to the instruction.

Finally they investigated magnetic and non magnetic items in the class and we talked about what each item was made of.

Primary 3 were making and testing predictions about dissolving in water. They talked about colour change when the water mixes with the ink. Next, they predicted what might happen if they change the size and pattern on their drawings.