P5 are just amazed at the speed in which the beginning of the school year has flown past. Lots of challenges were presented to them which they have embraced whole heartedly, whether this be in Literacy, (Reading/Writing/Spelling Maths, H&WB, R.E, Science, Expressive Arts etc.
R.E/LITERACY/ EXPRESSIVE ARTS & INTERDISCIPLINARY LEARNING (IDL)
Throughout their journey so far the children have been revisiting and adding to their knowledge of Liturgical Colours and Seasons. For example from August to November the liturgical Colour and Season is represented by the Colour Green. And the children had their first P5 opportunity to represent their school at Holy Family Church for their First Friday Mass in October. This is the Month which is dedicated to the Holy Rosary, With our Lady of the Rosary celebrated on October the 7th. The children Introduced the Mass, Some had the opportunity to Read, Bring the Offertory, Say bidding Prayers and lead the Singing with the rest of the school and congregation. They prepared so diligently for this and did so well. We are all so very proud of them. Well done Children.
‘ST ANDREW’ PATRON SAINT OF SCOTLAND
The feast of St Andrew is on Saturday 30 November. The children have been learning about him and how he came from being one of Jesus Apostles, being present during the feeding of the 5,000 with the loaves and the fishes, to becoming the Patron Saint of Scotland.
The children made St Andrews day flags, and learned Scottish songs. In the photo’s below this post, you will see All the classes celebrating and sharing their St Andrews day, in song together.
Also many of our P5 children have joined our School Choir run by Mrs Cook and Mrs Preston. attending lunch time and after school practises. All of our Children in the choir, from all classes in the school are already wonderful ambassadors for our school, singing at First Friday mass, Confirmations etc., and making us all so very proud of them at every opportunity.
REFLECTING ON LEARNING & ASSESSMENT
As Part of their learning, the Children are reflecting on what they have learned. Looking at approaches and strategies that could be used to help them to develop and progress in their learning. Asking questions. What have they achieved so far? What strategies work best for them as individuals. To help with this, they are working to develop, their self/peer assessment skills.
LITERACY
For Example In Literacy if you see the coloured highlighters discussed below, in your children’s Jotters this is what they mean.
The children (along with their teachers) are using coloured highlighters to assess their own and their peer’s work. ‘Pink’ for ‘Stop and Think‘ (for example, encouraging the children to take a second look at perhaps grammar or spelling etc,. what ever is highlighted.) and ‘Green’ for ‘Great to be Seen’. (Highlighting a well written sentence perhaps, or the use of exciting, descriptive words, in their piece of writing, encouraging their reader to want to read on.) These colours can, at a glance, inform how they approach their next piece of writing too. Perhaps that they are already on the right path, and/or how they could perhaps make an already great piece of work, even better.
MATHS & NUMERACY & (IDL) Science/Writing/Measure/Expressive Arts
Estimating and Rounding, Number and Number Processes. Multiples, Factors and Primes and Measurement.
The children have had a very busy few months and have been working hard on these areas of Maths and Numeracy. They have particularly enjoyed actively participating in a variety of ways, For example P5 used their Accurate measuring skills to work as part of a team, to make milk shakes, using variable amounts of a specific ingredient for taste and consistency. The also recorded their preferred ingredients in the form of a recipe as part of a Writing Lesson.
MINI-TOPIC REMEMBRANCE DAY FUNDRAISER POPPY FRIDAY
As well as the Milk shakes the children really enjoyed Making Poppy Biscuits for their Poppy Friday Fundraiser with P4/5. . This time they also use their estimating skills for the icing, colouring and filling for their biscuits. Some children preferred to make their icing/filling thinner/thicker than others. Some preferred the red colour to be deep red some lighter. So these were the variables in this instance and also where the estimating skills came to the fore. The children did a fantastic job.
The Poppy Friday Fundraiser included a Poppy Biscuits tables. and prior to this, all classes were provided with resources to make poppies to create a fantastic display of their work on the run up to Poppy Friday. There was also craft tables, face/hand painting, art , ICT and Snap Shot Picture, tables, as well as the Remembrance Poppy Merchandise and Poppy Bear Raffle Tables, with our ‘Remembrance Day Poppy Bear’ Wearing his Holy Family school uniform and his Poppy.
The children did a fantastic Job and Raised over £120 on the sale of Raffle tickets alone. So very well done P5 and P4/5.
TOPIC :
PLANET EARTH: SPACE
The children have really enjoyed learning about The Solar System, and conducting their own research at home and trying to find more information about their favourite planets, how they rotate and affect the seasons. They have really enjoyed bringing in and sharing their findings and special pieces of information with the class.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH KATHERINE JOHNSON & NASA
The children decided that the person they would like to find out more about during black history month was Katherine Johnson. The cam back with lots of information. Finding out that she was a Mathematician and Scientist and who eventually, was employed by Nasa. The children presented their findings at Assembly . Many of of the children’s favourite piece of information was that after all her hard work and dedication to her job, she was held in such high regard and trusted so much by the astronaut John Glen, that he would not fly unless Katherine Johnson approved the calculations.
ICT
As well as using their ICT time, to investigate and research topics also making sure their facts are from a trusted, reputable source. The children have also been learning and developing their ICT skills, For example. Note taking, and learning to use their notes to write/add to gathered information. They are also developing their skills and knowledge about their way around their laptop and keys. The have also been learning to Write a formal e.mail, using formal language. Learning also about layout, headings and content. Also that it is important to sign off correctly. The children have also been learning about appropriate content language and how to use all technologies respectfully in an appropriate manner.
H&WB : RESPECT for OTHERS ALWAYS
As the children continue to learn about showing respect for others and themselves, and also understanding emotions and feelings, through ‘Emotionworks’ these were highlighted particular from the 11th-17th November during Anti-Bullying Week. The theme ‘Showing Respect for Others’, and focuses on ways of prevention. During discussions the children decided that being kind and treating other the way we would always want to be treated would be the best way to show respect for others.
P.E.
Most of the children look forward to P.E. However over the last few months they have been particularly excited and some a little wary too, but did look forward to the Swim and Gym Sessions at the Sir Matt Busby Centre. The children embraced their challenges and a lot of learning has been done. We hope you had a wonderful learning experience everyone and be very proud of what you have achieved so far in these areas of P.E.
Well done so far everyone. We are so proud of you, Keep working hard as we approach and move into the Month of December and into the Special Season of Advent and Christmas.
