Over the last few weeks we have been enjoying a variety of skills focusing on throwing, catching, balancing and team work.
Stations of the Cross
This week P5 led sessions with classes across the classes focusing on the Stations of the Cross.
This was a reflective and calming opportunity for pupils to lead the prayer life of others.
This activity encouraged a variety of skills including public speaking, leading, working with a variety of needs.
Well done P5!
Confident Individuals
Over the last few weeks there has be somewhat of a P5b takeover during assemblies. Whether Eco, Rights Respecting, Mini Vinnies or Equalities. Someone in P5b has been speaking.
Well done to all the speakers, it takes really confidence and nerves of steel! Great job.
And of course P5 talent show auditions are looming… who will be choosen to represent P5b?
Music
We are currently focusing on Listening in Music. We’ve focused on a range of Scottish Tunes and were delighted by Mrs Carey’s performance of The Skye Boat Song on Violin.
We’ve been identifying some new rhythms too.
The highlight for many though was having a shot of an Accordion.
PE: Ceilidh Dancing
Scottish Country Dancing
As January decended so did the familiar hum of Scottish Folk Music and whole class counting the beat for reels, whirls or jigs as we concentrate on Scottish Country Dancing.
P5 were no different, brushing off our dancing shoes to take part in Strip the Willow, Virginia Reel and Dashing White Sargent. In dancing, following the steps is just part of fun as we counted in 8 and back again. We spun our partners, stamped our feet and followed the leader.
P5 Pet Shop
As part of our Make Your Mark achievements, P5 had to organise a whole school recycling project.
After finding out that lots of toys end up in landfill.
1. We started with collecting lots of soft toys.
2. We washed and prepared the toys for resale.
3. We sold the toys to their new homes.
Forest School week 1
Our first week at Forest School, lots of fun, exploring and playing games. It was cold but we were wrapped up warm and ready for it.
Anti-Bullying Week
Last week was Anti-bullying week and we completed a series of lesson focusing on different types of bullying, the impact of bullying and how to speak out.
During the week some children also prepared a scene from “Sophie Rules” to present to P3 and P4 about bullying.
The Equalities group also led a workshop where all of P5 worked together to talk about the physical, mental and emotional impacts of bullying.
Taekwondo
We had a taster session of Taewando. It was awesome. Everyone was loving the opportunity to safely punch and kick the pads.
Check our leaflets which pupils brought home for more information.
The Journey of a river
Over the last fews weeks we’ve been learning about the journey of a river and applying this knowledge to our topic ‘ The Craigie to the Clyde’.
We’ve explored the upper, middle and lower parts of the river and the different features of each part. We’ve followed the journey of Aurs Burn, to Brockburn all the way to the River Clyde.
We have recognised how features of rivers such as waterfalls, gorges and meanders are formed.
Finally we recreated our own river journeys using makedo kits and cardboard. We applied our craft and mathematical knowledge to make freestanding 3d objects and just slopes and lines to control the flow of the water. We worked in teams to plan, cut and create some fabulous designs.
