Welcome back to Primary 5/6 and another exciting Blog!

Maths:

This month, we covered finding percentages of whole numbers and the link between fractions, decimals and percentages. We finished our 4 week block of learning with Barclays Life Skills. We learned about loans, savings, wage slips and fraud… all very worthwhile subjects!

Language

In Language this month, we have looked at Synonyms We continued to focus on Setting in Writing and wrote a few pieces on this subject, particularly focussing on ‘familiar places with fresh eyes’. We also continued the story, Danny, following the style and tone of the original author.

RE

We continued with the Pope Francis Faith Award. We are now working through ‘Fortitude’. We also focused on our journey through Lent and followed The Stations of the Cross. We also learned about St Patrick.

Science

We learned how fish are able to breath underwater and completed our expeditions. We then shared our learning with our peers in the other Primary 6 classes.

Health

We found out about the different types of road crossings and went outdoors to practise crossing the road safely. We then created excellent road safety posters and displayed them around the school. We also set ourselves ‘life goals’ for our future selves.

 ICT

We tried out coding again, using ‘An Hour of Code’ website.

As always, keep an eye on Twitter for up to the minute news and photos!

Welcome back to Primary 5/6 and another exciting Blog!

Maths:

This month, we started Fractions and have found fractions of whole numbers and equivalent fractions. Primary 6 learned how to do long multiplication calculations and Primary 5 sat our Standardised Tests! We also learned how to successfully carry out Distance, Speed and Time calculations!

Language

In Language this month, we have looked at adverbial phrases, past tenses, auxiliary verbs and commas. We continued to focus on Setting in Writing and wrote a couple of pieces on this subject. We also learned some Scots Language too!

RE

We continued with the Pope Francis Faith Award and are now working through ‘Wisdom’. We performed a Talent Show in class!  We also found out about Mr McLaughlin’s favourite saint, Maximillian Kolbe. We received our Ashes and have begun preparing for Easter.

Health and Science

We learned the correct positions for Netball and enjoyed some competitive games in the MUGA. We learned about Renewable Energy. We loved our trip to the Science Centre. Whilst exploring ‘Life Beyond Land’, we found information about The Water Cycle, Rainbows, Space Exploration and the oceans.

Art

We created fantastic pastel drawings of the planets.

As always, keep an eye on Twitter for up to the minute news and photos!

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