Good afternoon everyone! We have just over one week left in Primary 5. The summer holidays are nearly here! Here is your homework for this week. Keep reading for your reminders.

Spelling: Lists 5 and 12 should be completed this week. Each word should be written out 3 times in your spelling jotter.  Please choose 6 words to use in an uplevelled sentence.  As always, you should use ambitious VCOP as much as possible in your writing. This is your final chance to wow me with your great sentences!

Personal Reading Challenge: You have 1 week to reach the target you set at the beginning of term. Please remember to bring your book to school as this will allow you to read it during our ERIC sessions.

Please remember to record the books in your reading passport as you finish them. The passport is kept in class. Remember this is your record of the number of books you have read so far this term.

Maths:  There will be no maths homework this week. However if you wish additional practice of your multiplication tables, please use the links below.

Multiplication Trainer

Division Trainer

Assembly: Our end-of-term assembly is on Wednesday afternoon (1.30pm). Please ensure you are practicing the song for our assembly at home. Please click here to access the words for the song. Remember you will not have the words on the day! If you have a speaking part, please practice your lines at home. Again, it will look better on stage if you are able to recite your lines from memory.

1. The dress rehearsal for our assembly is on Tuesday. All costumes should be brought to school in a carrier bag on Monday. Details of costumes can be found here: Brazil    /    River Clyde .
2. Our end-of-term assembly is on Wednesday afternoon: 1.30pm start.
3. Due to our assembly practices, P.E. slots may vary again this week. Please ensure you have a full kit with you every day. We may venture outside (weather permitting) therefore please ensure you have suitable outdoor clothing.
4. The Summer Reading Challenge has started. If you are interested in taking part, please click here to see all of the relevant details.
5. Please ensure all library books taken out on the school card are returned to school by Wednesday. I will be returning them to the library after school on this day.
6. Please bring in a bag to take home all of your work from this term.

See you all on Monday. Enjoy the remainder of your weekend.

Mrs O’Neill

Good afternoon everyone I hope you are enjoying your weekend.  I hope you are ready for another busy week which includes our open afternoon! Please continue reading for your homework and reminders.

Spelling: Spelling is slightly different this week. Diamonds and Emeralds please complete your u,ar list in your spelling homework jotter for Thursday (listed under 19.6.17). Please write out your spelling words 3 times using SaCaWaC in the same way as we do in class. Remember that part of this process is to check and correct your spelling words. Any corrections you have from last week should be completed as part of this week’s homework. You should then choose the 6 spelling words you think you can write the best sentences for and write an up-levelled sentence for each of them. This week we are again focusing on using an interesting openers (you can use any type you want this week).

Sapphires – Please revise all of your spelling words from 8.5.17 – 12.5.17 in preparation for your spelling assessment on Friday.

Reading: As assigned by Mrs. Livingstone.

Personal Reading Challenge: Your Personal Reading Challenge continues, there are now only 2 weeks left to reach (or beat!)  the target you set yourselves. Please remember to bring your book to school as this will allow you to read it during ERIC time. Remember to keep recording the books you have completed this term in your Reading Passport.

Maths:  There is no written maths homework this week, however you can use the links below to practise your tables.

Multiplication Trainer        Division Trainer

Personal Project:  You should now be practising your completed project which you will be presenting to your class mates on Thursday 15th June. The criteria and task sheet for this task can be found here.

Assembly: Please practice the song for our assembly at home.  You can find the words here.  Remember you will not have the words on the day! If you have a speaking part, please remember to practice your lines at home.

Here are your reminders for this week:

1. Our Open Afternoon is on Tuesday from 1.30pm-2.45pm.
2. Due to our open afternoon and assembly practices we may be doing our P.E. either in the class or outside. Our days may vary so please you have a full kit with you plus suitable outdoor clothing every day. Also remember to bring a water bottle with you.
3. Report card comment slips and parent questionnaires should be returned as soon as possible.
4. We will be visiting the library on Thursday 22nd June at 10am. As this is our last visit please remember to bring your library book with you so it can be returned. We already have one volunteer but please could you check if someone at home is available and let me know. Thank you.
5. The Summer Reading Challenge has started. If you are interested in taking part, please click here to see all of the relevant details.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Mrs. Hughes

Good afternoon everyone! The countdown to the end of term is now on. You have just over two weeks left in Primary 5. It really has been a fast year! Please keep reading for a note of your homework and reminders for this week.

Spelling: Lists 4 and 11 should be completed this week. Each word should be written out 3 times in your spelling jotter.  Please choose 6 words to use in an uplevelled sentence.  As always, you should use ambitious VCOP as much as possible in your writing. Wow me with your great sentences this week.

Reading:  Your new core reader was issued on Friday.  There will be no written homework as we will continue to complete our comprehension tasks for the core readers in class. As always, if there is any vocabulary you are unsure of, please take a note of it and we will discuss it in class.

Please remember to read aloud to someone at home and try to use expression where needed. This task should be completed for Thursday. Your core reader should be brought to school with you each Thursday to allow you to participate in the class lesson. There are still some of you forgetting to do so.

Personal Reading Challenge: You have 2 weeks to reach the target you set at the beginning of term. Please remember to bring your book to school as this will allow you to read it during our ERIC sessions.

Please remember to record the books in your reading passport as you finish them. The passport is kept in class. Remember this is your record of the number of books you have read so far this term.

Maths:  There will be no maths homework this week. However if you wish additional practice of your multiplication tables, please use the links below.

Multiplication Trainer

Division Trainer

Topic:  Your personal project is due this week. Presentations will begin on Thursday 15th June. Remember to use your time wisely. Please click here for all the necessary details.

Assembly: Please ensure you are practicing the song for our assembly at home. Please click here to access the words for the song. Remember you will not have the words on the day! If you have a speaking part, please practice your lines at home.

1. Our Open Afternoon is on Tuesday from 1.30pm-2.45pm.
2. Due to our assembly practices, P.E. slots will vary over the next few weeks. Please ensure you have a full kit with you every day. We may venture outside (weather permitting) therefore please ensure you have suitable outdoor clothing.
3. Questionnaires should be returned to school as soon as possible.
4. Report card comment slips should be returned as soon as possible.
5. The Summer Reading Challenge has started. If you are interested in taking part, please click here to see all of the relevant details.

See you all tomorrow.

Mrs O’Neill

Good afternoon everyone! I hope you have been having a lovely weekend despite the crazy weather. We only have a few weeks left of Primary 5: where has the time gone? Please keep reading for your homework and reminders for this week.

Spelling: Lists 3 and 10 should be completed this week. Each word should be written out 3 times in your spelling jotter.  Please choose 6 words to use in an uplevelled sentence.  You should use ambitious VCOP as much as possible in your writing. Wow me with your great sentences this week.

Reading:  Your new core reader was issued on Friday.  There will be no written homework as we will continue to complete our comprehension tasks for the core readers in class. As always, if there is any vocabulary you are unsure of, please take a note of it and we will discuss it in class.

Please remember to read aloud to someone at home and try to use expression where needed. Your reading feedback form should be completed (if possible) by the person hearing you read aloud. This task should be completed for Thursday. Your core reader should be brought to school with you each Thursday to allow you to participate in the class lesson. There are still some of you forgetting to do so.

Personal Reading Challenge: You have 3 weeks to reach the target you set at the beginning of term. Please remember to bring your book to school as this will allow you to read it during our ERIC sessions.

Please remember to record the books in your reading passport as you finish them. The passport is kept in class. Remember this is your record of the number of books you have read so far this term.

Maths:  Please access the relevant link below for your maths homework. This should be completed in your maths homework jotter and returned to school by Friday.

Group 1

Group 2

If you wish additional practice of your multiplication tables, please use the links below.

Multiplication Trainer

Division Trainer

Topic:  You have a personal project to complete as part of our Titanic topic. You have  now have just over 1 week  to complete your project as you will be presenting to your peers on Thursday 15th June. Remember to use your time wisely. Please click here for all the necessary details.

1. Our trip to the Tall Ship is on Tuesday. Lunch should be brought in a carrier bag. School uniform should be worn. Spending money may be brought for the shop (no more than £5.00 please).
2. Our Fairtrade Tuckshop is on every Wednesday. Please remember to check our rota to see if you are in charge of the tuckshop this week. If you wish to buy something, please remember to bring the exact money to school. Details of prices can be found here.
3. Please remember each group needs 3 empty water bottles (2l in size if possible) for an activity we will be working on during topic on Thursday.
4. P.E. is on Friday. Please ensure you have a full kit to change into. We may venture outside (weather permitting) therefore please ensure you have suitable outdoor clothing.
5. Open Afternoon reply slips should be returned to school as soon as possible.
6. Report card comment slips should be returned as soon as possible.

See you all tomorrow.

Mrs O’Neill

Good afternoon everyone I hope you are enjoying your weekend even though the weather has been unpredictable.  I can not believe we are in June already! Please continue reading for your homework and reminders.

Spelling: Please complete lists a,o or mixed, in your spelling homework jotter for Thursday (listed under 12.6.17 – sorry). Please write out your spelling words 3 times using SaCaWaC in the same way as we do in class. Remember that part of this process is to check and correct your spelling words. Any corrections you have from last week should be completed as part of this week’s homework. You should then choose the 6 spelling words you think you can write the best sentences for and write an up-levelled sentence for each of them. This week we are again focusing on using an interesting opener for each sentence (as discussed in class) and I will be assessing your use of them. However, this does not mean I am not checking for ambitious vocabulary and fantastic connectives too. We are trying to use all of these to make your sentences the best they can be.

Reading: As assigned by Mrs. Livingstone.

Personal Reading Challenge: Your Personal Reading Challenge continues, there are now only 3 weeks left to reach (or beat!)  the target you set yourselves. Please remember to bring your book to school as this will allow you to read it during ERIC time. Remember to keep recording the books you have completed this term in your Reading Passport.

Maths:  Your homework can be found using the links below. This should be completed in your maths homework jotter and handed in on Thursday.

Group 1   Group 2

Please continue to practise your tables with someone at home or by accessing the links provided below, you never know when it will be your turn!

Multiplication Trainer        Division Trainer

Personal Project:  You should now be well on your way with your project. You only have 2 weeks left to complete your project as you will presenting it to your class mates on Thursday 15th June. The criteria and task sheet for this task can be found here.

Here are your reminders for this week:

1. P.E. will be on Thursday this week. Please ensure you have a full kit in class and remember to bring a water bottle with you as you will be working hard and you need to stay hydrated.
2. Our Titanic trip to the Tall Ship is on Tuesday. Your lunch should be brought in a plastic carrier bag. School uniform should be worn. If you wish you may bring money for the shop (no more than £5 please). If you have not already handed in your trip consent forms and money please ensure they are handed in by Monday 5th June.
3. Please remember to bring any empty, clean 2l bottles you may have for one of our Titanic science tasks (8th June).  Each group will need 3 clean, plastic bottles so please discuss this with your group members. If you have any extra it would be great if you could also bring these in.
4. P5S will continue to hold their Fairtrade Tuck-shop every Wednesday. If you are wanting to buy something, please remember to bring the exact money to school if possible. You can find the item prices here
5. Report card comment slips should be returned as soon as possible.
6. We will be visiting the library on Thursday 9th June, please remember to bring your library book with you so you can swap it for a new one.

I hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend.

See you on Monday.

Mrs. Hughes

Good afternoon everyone! I hope you have been having a lovely long weekend. I look forward to hearing your stories. We have another busy week ahead of us so keep reading for a note of your homework and reminders.

Spelling: Lists 2 and 9 should be completed this week. Each word should be written out 3 times in your spelling jotter.  Please choose 6 words to use in an uplevelled sentence.  You should use ambitious VCOP as much as possible in your writing. Wow me with your great sentences this week.

Reading:  Your core reader was issued two weeks ago.  Once again, there will be no written homework as we will continue to complete our comprehension tasks for the core readers in class. As always, if there is any vocabulary you are unsure of, please take a note of it and we will discuss it in class.

Please remember to read aloud to someone at home and try to use expression where needed. Your reading feedback form should be completed (if possible) by the person hearing you read aloud. This task should be completed for Thursday. Your core reader should be brought to school with you each Thursday to allow you to participate in the class lesson. A number of you are forgetting to do so!

Personal Reading Challenge: Our Personal Reading Challenge has began again. You have 4 weeks to reach the target you set last week. Please remember to bring your book to school as this will allow you to read it during our ERIC sessions.

Please remember to record the books in your reading passport as you finish them. The passport is kept in class. Remember this is your record of the number of books you have read so far this term.

Maths:  Please access the relevant link below for your maths homework. This should be completed in your maths homework jotter and returned to school by Friday.

Group 1

Group 2

If you wish additional practice of your multiplication tables, please use the links below.

Multiplication Trainer

Division Trainer

Topic:  You have a personal project to complete as part of our Titanic topic. You have  now have just over 2 weeks to complete your project as you will be presenting to your peers on Thursday 15th June. Remember to use your time wisely. Please click here for all the necessary details.

1. P.E. is on Tuesday and Friday. Please ensure you have a full kit to change into. We may venture outside on Friday (weather permitting) therefore please ensure you have suitable outdoor clothing.
2. Our Fairtrade Tuckshop is on every Wednesday. Please remember to check our rota to see if you are in charge of the tuckshop this week. If you wish to buy something, please remember to bring the exact money to school. Details of prices can be found here.
3. Please remember each group needs 3 empty water bottles (2l in size) for an activity we will be working on next week.
4. Trip money and consent form should be returned to school as soon as possible.
5. We are still looking for one parent helper to come with us on our trip to the Tall Ship on Tuesday 6th June. If someone at home is able to help, please leave a post on the blog or bring a note to school in your diary.

See you all tomorrow.

Mrs O’Neill

Good afternoon everyone I hope you are enjoying your long weekend and are ready to come back to school on Tuesday.  Please continue reading for your homework and reminders.

Spelling: Due to the short week please complete lists v,ves, or u-e, in your spelling homework jotter for Thursday. Please write out your spelling words 3 times using SaCaWaC in the same way as we do in class. Remember that part of this process is to check and correct your spelling words. Any corrections you have from last week should be completed as part of this week’s homework.

Reading: As assigned by Mrs. Livingstone.

Personal Reading Challenge: Your Personal Reading Challenge continues, there are now only 4 weeks left to reach  the target you set yourselves this term . Please remember to bring your book to school as this will allow you to read it during ERIC time. Remember to keep recording the books you have completed this term in your Reading Passport.

Maths:  There is no written maths homework this week, however if you wish to practise your multiplication please use the links below.

Multiplication Trainer        Division Trainer

Personal Project:  I hope you have now decided on what aspect of the Titanic you will include in your personal project.  You now have 3 weeks to complete your project as you will presenting it to your class mates on Thursday 15th June. The criteria and task sheet for this task can be found here.

Here are your reminders for this week:

1. P.E. will be on Tuesday and Thursday this week. Please ensure you have a full kit in class and remember to bring a water bottle with you as you will be working hard and you need to stay hydrated. We may take our P.E. outside on Thursday (if the weather stays nice) so please ensure you have suitable outdoor clothing with you.
2. Trip money and consent forms should be returned to school as soon as possible.
3. We are still looking for one parent helper to come with us on our trip to the Tall Ship on Tuesday 6th June. If someone at home is able to help, please leave a post on the blog or bring a note to school in your diary.
4. Please remember to bring any empty, clean 2l bottles you may have for our Titanic science task (scheduled for week beginning  5th June).  Each group will need 3 clean, plastic bottles so please discuss this with your group members.
5. We are hosting the Community Café this Wednesday 31st May. We are still looking for adults (4) to help us and also for guests to come and visit. Please find details about both of these using these links –    Helpers     Guests
6. P5S will continue to hold their Fairtrade Tuck-shop every Wednesday. If you are wanting to buy something, please remember to bring the exact money to school if possible. You can find the item prices here
7. We will be visiting the library on Thursday 9th June and we will need 2 parent helpers to come along. If any one at home is available please could you let me know by putting a note in your diary.

Enjoy the rest of your holiday weekend.

See you on Tuesday.

Mrs. Hughes

Good afternoon everyone I hope you are having a lovely weekend.  This is a short week with school closing on Wednesday for your holiday weekend. Please continue reading for your homework and reminders.

Spelling: Due to the short week there is no written spelling homework, however please learn your words from lists nch, se or o-e, for your spelling assessment on Wednesday.

Reading: As assigned by Mrs. Livingstone.

Personal Reading Challenge: There are now only 5 weeks left to reach (or beat!) the target you set yourselves this term . Please remember to bring your book to school as this will allow you to read it during ERIC time. Remember to keep recording the books you have completed this term in your Reading Passport.

Maths:  There is no written maths homework this week, however if you wish to practise your multiplication please use the links below.

Multiplication Trainer        Division Trainer

Personal Project:  You have personal project to prepare on an aspect of the Titanic. You will then present your project to the class on Thursday 15th June.  If you know that you will be away from school on that day (maybe to somewhere hot and sunny) you can complete your project earlier. Please let me know and I will organise a different date for your presentation. The criteria and task sheet for this task can be found here.

Here are your reminders for this week:

1. There will be no P.E. this week due to sports day on Tuesday and your holiday on Thursday.
2. We have our library visit tomorrow. Please remember to bring you library book with you so you can return it and choose a new one.
3. Please remember to bring any empty, clean 2l bottles you may have for our Titanic science task (scheduled for Thursday 6th June).  Each group will need 3 clean, plastic bottles of the same size so please discuss this with your group members.
4. Please remember to ask any senior citizens you know to come along to our Roots & Wings café which we will be hosting on Wednesday 31st May (afternoon). We are also looking for 3 volunteers to serve teas and coffees (required from 1pm). Please check if anyone from home can make it and let me as soon as possible.
5. P5S will continue to hold their Fairtrade Tuck-shop every Wednesday. If you are wanting to buy something, please remember to bring the exact money to school if possible. You can find the item prices here.
6. School closes on Wednesday and will reopen on Tuesday.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

See you all tomorrow.

Mrs. Hughes

Good afternoon everyone! I hope you have been having a lovely weekend. It is that time again so please keep reading for a rundown of the coming week. Please remember it is a short week for you as you will finish on Wednesday for the holiday weekend.

Spelling: No spelling this week!

Reading:  Your core reader was issued last Thursday.  Once again, there will be no written homework as we will continue to complete our comprehension tasks for the core readers in class. As always, if there is any vocabulary you are unsure of, please take a note of it and we will discuss it in class.

Please remember to read aloud to someone at home and try to use expression where needed. Your reading feedback form should be completed (if possible) by the person hearing you read aloud. This task should be completed for Thursday 1st June. Your core reader should be brought to school with you each Thursday to allow you to participate in the class lesson. A number of you are forgetting to do so!

Personal Reading Challenge: Our Personal Reading Challenge has began again. You have 5 weeks to reach the target you set last week. Please remember to bring your book to school as this will allow you to read it during our ERIC sessions.

Please remember to record the books in your reading passport as you finish them. The passport is kept in class. Remember this is your record of the number of books you have read so far this term.

Maths:  No maths this week!

If you wish additional practice of your multiplication tables, please use the links below.

Multiplication Trainer

Division Trainer

Topic:  You have a personal project to complete as part of our Titanic topic. You have  4 weeks to complete your project as you will be presenting to your peers on Thursday 15th June. Please click here for all the necessary details. I will go over this task with you in class tomorrow.

1. Sports Day is on Tuesday (weather permitting). You should come to school in your sports clothes and house colours. Please remember to bring a waterproof jacket. If the weather is nice, (fingers crossed), please remember to apply some sun cream and bring a suitable cap. Please remember to bring a bottle of water.
2. Our Fairtrade Tuckshop is on every Wednesday. Please remember to check our rota to see if you are in charge of the tuckshop this week. If you wish to buy something, please remember to bring the exact money to school. Details of prices can be found here.
3. Please remember each group needs 3 empty water bottles (2l in size) for an activity we will be doing in a few weeks (5th June).
4. School closes on Wednesday and will reopen on Tuesday 30th May.

See you all tomorrow.

Mrs O’Neill

Good afternoon everyone, are you ready for another busy week?  Please continue reading for your homework and reminders.

Spelling: Please complete lists homophones, or i-e, in your spelling homework jotter for Thursday. Please write out your spelling words 3 times using SaCaWaC in the same way as we do in class. Remember that part of this process is to check and correct your spelling words. Any corrections you have from last week should be completed as part of this week’s homework. You should then choose the 6 spelling words you think you can write the best sentences for and write an up-levelled sentence for each of them. This week we are  again focusing on using an interesting opener for each sentence and I will be assessing your use of them. However, this does not mean I am not checking for ambitious vocabulary and fantastic connectives too. We are trying to use all of these to make your sentences the best they can be.

Reading: Your new core reader was issued on Wednesday by Mrs. Livingstone and you were also assigned your homework. You should complete this task ready for your follow up activities with Mrs. Livingstone on Wednesday 17th May.

Personal Reading Challenge: Your Personal Reading Challenge is continuing throughout this term. There are now 6 weeks left to reach (or beat!) the target you set yourselves this term . Please remember to bring your book to school as this will allow you to read it during ERIC time. Please keep recording the books you have completed this term in your Reading Passport, which is kept in class.

Maths:  Your homework can be found using the links below. This should be completed in your maths homework jotter and handed in on Thursday.

Group 1      Group 2

Please continue to practise your tables with someone at home or by accessing the links provided below, you never know when it will be your turn!

Multiplication Trainer        Division Trainer

Here are your reminders for this week:

1. P.E. will be on Tuesday and Thursday this week. Please ensure you have a full kit with you in school. We may go outside for P.E.  therefore please remember to bring suitable clothing with you i.e. a jumper and/or a waterproof jacket. Please also make sure you have a bottle of water with you.
2. P5S will continue to hold their Fairtrade Tuck-shop every Wednesday. If you are wanting to buy something, please remember to bring the exact money to school if possible. You can find the item prices here.
3. Please remember to bring any 1.75l or 2l bottles for our Titanic science task.  Each group will need 3 clean, plastic bottles of the same size so please discuss this with your group members.

See you all tomorrow, enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Mrs. Hughes

Good afternoon everyone! I hope you have been having a lovely weekend despite the rubbish weather yesterday. Oscar and I got  VERY wet on our walks. Thankfully today is much better. Here is a rundown of homework and reminders for this week.

Spelling: Units 7 and 36 should be completed for Friday. As always, each word should be written out three times. Sentences for 6 of your words should be completed, neatly, in your jotter. Please remember to uplevel your VCOP as much as possible. Wow me with your wonderful sentences!

Reading:  Your core reader was issued last Thursday.  Once again, there will be no written homework as we will continue to complete our comprehension tasks for the core readers in class. As always, if there is any vocabulary you are unsure of, please take a note of it and we will discuss it in class on Thursday.

Please remember to read aloud to someone at home and try to use expression where needed. Your reading feedback form should be completed (if possible) by the person hearing you read aloud. This task should be completed for Thursday. Your core reader should be brought to school with you on Thursday to allow you to participate in the class lesson. A number of you are forgetting to do so!

Personal Reading Challenge: Our Personal Reading Challenge has began again. You have 6 weeks to reach the target you set last week. Please remember to bring your book to school as this will allow you to read it during our ERIC sessions.

Please remember to record the books in your reading passport as you finish them. The passport is kept in class. Remember this is your record of the number of books you have read so far this term.

Maths: Please access the relevant link below for your Maths homework. This should be completed in your homework jotter for Friday.

Group 1

Group 2

If you wish additional practice of your multiplication tables, please use the links below.

Multiplication Trainer

Division Trainer

1. P.E. is on Tuesday and Friday . Please ensure you have a full kit with you in school. We may go outside for P.E. this week (weather permitting) therefore you should have suitable outdoor clothing with you: a jumper or waterproof jacket and field shoes.
2. Our Fairtrade Tuckshop is on every Wednesday. Please remember to check our rota to see if you are in charge of the tuckshop this week. If you wish to buy something, please remember to bring the exact money to school. Details of prices can be found here.
3. Please remember each group needs 3 empty water bottles for an activity we will be doing in a few weeks. They should be 1.75l in size, if possible.

See you all tomorrow.

Mrs O’Neill

Good afternoon everyone! I hope you are having a lovely weekend. and have been enjoying the glorious sunshine. This coming week will see us get back to our normal timetable now that our Rookie Rockstars concerts are over.

Here is your homework for this week. As the sun is due to keep shining I have changed our homework format for this week. Please read all areas to ensure you know what has to be completed.

Spelling: Spelling will be completed in class this week therefore there is no written homework.

Reading:  Your core reader was issued last Thursday.  Once again, there will be no written homework as we will continue to complete our comprehension tasks for the core readers in class. As always, if there is any vocabulary you are unsure of, please take a note of it and we will discuss it in class on Thursday. Please remember to read aloud to someone at home and try to use expression where needed. Your reading feedback form should be completed (if possible) by the person hearing you read aloud. This task should be completed for Thursday.

Personal Reading Challenge: You have 7 weeks to reach the target you set last week. Please remember to bring your book to school as this will allow you to read it during our ERIC sessions.

As there is very little written homework this week (and because hopefully the sun will keep shining) I would like you to increase your personal reading. Please take your book outside (or somewhere different) and read for at least an extra 15 minutes each night. Please ask someone at home to sign your diary to confirm you have done this.

Please remember to record the books in your reading passport as you finish them. The passport is kept in class. Remember this is your record of the number of books you have read so far this term.

H&WB/Writing: As we are having such lovely weather at the moment, your homework is to go outside and play! I would like you to then choose one day from this week and write a short (no more than 50 words) diary extract telling me what you did on that day. Please remember to include the relevant features we have been using in class, eg. time connectives, emotive language. This will make your writing more interesting. You should then post your diary extract on the blog and I will publish them all at the end of the week. Please remember to check you have used your capital letters and punctuation correctly. If you are unable to post on the blog, please complete a paper copy. This task should be completed by Friday.

Maths: There is no written maths homework this week.

If you wish additional practice of your multiplication tables, please use the links below.

Multiplication Trainer

Division Trainer

1. P.E. is on Tuesday and Friday . Please ensure you have a full kit with you in school. We may go outside for P.E. this week (weather permitting) therefore you should have suitable outdoor clothing with you: a jumper or waterproof jacket.
2. We have our next library visit on Tuesday. Please bring your library card and any books you may have taken out during our last visit so we can return them.
3. Please remember, if you haven’t already ordered it, you can buy the Rookie Rockstar CD from the school at a cost of £5.00.
4. Our Fairtrade Tuckshop is on every Wednesday. Please remember to check our rota to see if you are in charge of the tuckshop this week. If you wish to buy something, please remember to bring the exact money to school. Details of prices can be found here.
5. Each group will require 3 plastic bottles for an activity we will be completing in class in a few weeks. The bottles should be 1.75l in size. Please start bringing these in as soon as possible.

Enjoy the rest of the weekend. See you all tomorrow.

Mrs O’Neill

Good afternoon everyone, I hope you are enjoying your weekend.  We have another busy week ahead of us. Please continue reading for your homework and reminders.

Spelling: Please complete lists ch, sh, th, or a-e, in your spelling homework jotter for Thursday. Please write out your spelling words 3 times using SaCaWaC in the same way as we do in class. Remember that part of this process is to check and correct your spelling words. Any corrections you have from last week should be completed as part of this week’s homework. You should then choose 6 spelling words you think you can write the best sentences for, and write an up levelled sentence for each of them. This week we are focusing on using interesting openers in each sentence and I will be assessing your use of them. However, this does not mean I am not checking for ambitious vocabulary and fantastic connectives too. We are trying to use all of these to make your sentences the best they can be.

Reading: Your new core reader was issued on Wednesday by Mrs. Livingstone.  Please remember to read part of your book aloud to someone at home, using expression where needed. Please ask them to sign your diary to record that they have heard you reading. You should have completed this task ready for your follow up activities with Mrs. Livingstone on Wednesday 10th May.

Personal Reading Challenge: Once again you are taking on this challenge with enthusiasm. You now have 7 weeks left to reach (or beat!) the target you set yourselves this term . Please remember to bring your book to school as this will allow you to read it during ERIC time. Please keep recording the books you have completed this term in your Reading Passports, which is kept in class,  so you can see how close you are getting to your target.

Maths:  Your homework can be found using the links below. This should be completed in your maths homework jotter and handed in on Thursday.

Group 1      Group 2

Please continue to practise your tables with someone at home or by accessing the links provided below, you never know when it will be your turn!

Multiplication Trainer        Division Trainer

Here are your reminders for this week:

1. P.E. will be on Tuesday and Thursday this week. Please ensure you have a full kit with you in school. We may go outside for P.E.  therefore please remember to bring suitable clothing with you i.e. a jumper and/or a waterproof jacket. Please also make sure you have a bottle of water with you.
2. P5S will continue to hold their Fairtrade Tuck-shop every Wednesday. If you are wanting to buy something, please remember to bring the exact money to school if possible. You can find the item prices here.
3. For one of our topic tasks, which we will be working on in a few weeks, each group will need 3 clean, plastic bottles. The bottles should be 1.75l or 2l. Please bring any you may have at home to school as soon as possible.

See you all tomorrow.

Mrs. Hughes

Good afternoon everyone, I hope you have all had as good a weekend as I have and are ready for another busy week. Please continue reading for your homework and reminders.

Spelling: Please complete lists air, are, ear, ere  or or, ing, in your spelling homework jotter for Thursday. Please write out your spelling words 3 times using SaCaWaC in the same way as we do in class. Remember that part of this process is to check and correct your spelling words. Due to this being a short week and our Rookie Rockstars concerts being held in the evening you do not have any sentences this week but please take the time to learn your words for your spelling assessment on Friday with Mrs. Livingstone.

Reading: Due to some changes to time-tabling your core readers and any associated homework will now be issued by Mrs. Livingstone.

Personal Reading Challenge: We have now re-started our Personal Reading Challenge. You now have 8 weeks left to reach (or beat!) the target you set yourselves this term . Please remember to bring your book to school as this will allow you to read it during ERIC time. Please keep recording the books you have completed reading this term in your Reading Passports so you can see how close you are getting to your target.

Maths:  Again, due to our short week, there is no written maths homework this week however, please continue to practise your tables with someone at home or by accessing the links provided below.

Multiplication Trainer        Division Trainer

Here are your reminders for this week:

1. P.E. will be on Tuesday and Thursday this week. Please ensure you have a full kit with you in school. We might go outside for P.E.  this week therefore please remember to bring suitable clothing with you i.e. a jumper and/or a waterproof jacket. Please also make sure you have a bottle of water with you.
2. Please remember we have our Rookie Rockstars concerts this week at Ingliston. The nights are Tuesday 2nd May (Eagles and Ospreys) and Wednesday 3rd May (Hawks and Falcons). All the information you need can be found here.
3. P5S will continue to hold their Fairtrade Tuck-shop every Wednesday. If you are wanting to buy something, please remember to bring the exact money to school if possible. You can find the item prices here.

See you all tomorrow.

Mrs. Hughes

Good morning everyone! I hope you have had a great holiday weekend so far. We have another busy week ahead of us. Please keep reading for a note of your homework and reminders for the coming week.

Spelling: Units 5 and 34 should be completed for Friday. As always, each word should be written out three times. Due to our Rookie Rockstar commitments on Tuesday and Wednesday you do not need to complete any sentences this week.

Reading:  Your core reader was issued last Thursday.  Once again, there will be no written homework as we will continue to complete our comprehension tasks for the core readers in class. As always, if there is any vocabulary you are unsure of, please take a note of it and we will discuss it in class on Thursday. Please remember to read aloud to someone at home and try to use expression where needed. Your reading feedback form should be completed (if possible) by the person hearing you read aloud. This task should be completed for Thursday.

Personal Reading Challenge: Our Personal Reading Challenge has began again. You have 8 weeks to reach the target you set last week. Please remember to bring your book to school as this will allow you to read it during our ERIC sessions.

Please remember to record the books in your reading passport as you finish them. The passport is kept in class. Remember this is your record of the number of books you have read so far this term.

Maths: Please access the relevant link below for your Maths homework. This should be completed in your homework jotter for Friday.

Group 1

Group 2

If you wish additional practice of your multiplication tables, please use the links below.

Multiplication Trainer

Division Trainer

1. P.E. is on Tuesday and Friday . Please ensure you have a full kit with you in school. We may go outside for P.E. this week (weather permitting) therefore you should have suitable outdoor clothing with you: a jumper or waterproof jacket.
2. Our next library visit is on Tuesday 9th May. We require two parent helpers.  Please click here for further details.
3. Please remember our Rookie Rockstars show which will take place on Tuesday 2nd May (Eagles and Ospreys) and Wednesday 3rd May (Hawks and Falcons) at Ingliston Equestrian Centre. All information relating to the night can be found here.
4. Our Fairtrade Tuckshop is on every Wednesday. Please remember to check our rota to see if you are in charge of the tuckshop this week. If you wish to buy something, please remember to bring the exact money to school. Details of prices can be found here.

See you all tomorrow.

Mrs O’Neill

Good afternoon everyone, I hope you all enjoyed your first week back and have had a lovely weekend. Please continue reading for your homework and reminders.

Spelling: Please complete lists gh, ph  or el, il, ey  in your spelling homework jotter for Thursday. Please write out your spelling words 3 times using SaCaWaC in the same way as we do in class. Remember that part of this process is to check and correct your spelling words, too many of you handed in wrongly spelt words on Thursday. You should then choose 6 spelling words you think you can write the best sentences for, and write an up levelled sentence for each of them. This week we are again focusing on using amazing connectives in each sentence. Here are some examples for you to choose from: so, if, while, even though, because, however and unless . Please include one in each of your sentences. Remember this does not mean you forget about using ambitious vocabulary too. We are trying to use both of these to make your sentences the best they can be.

Reading: As I posted last week you will be issued your new core readers later this week and I will explain your homework once they have been issued.

Personal Reading Challenge: We have now re-started our Personal Reading Challenge. You have 9 weeks left to reach the target you set last week. Please remember to bring your book to school as this will allow you to read it during ERIC time. Keep recording the books you have read in your Reading Passports so you can see how close you are getting to your target.

Maths:  Your homework can be found using the links below. This should be completed in your maths homework jotter and handed in on Thursday.

Group 1

Group 2

As discussed in class our Table Challenge will continue this term. Please continue to practise your tables with someone at home or by accessing the links provided below.

Multiplication Trainer        Division Trainer

Here are your reminders for this week:

1. P.E. will be on Thursday this week. Please ensure you have a full kit with you in school. We might have a second P.E. session outside (depending on the weather) therefore please remember to bring suitable clothing with you i.e. a jumper and/or a waterproof jacket. Please also make sure you have a bottle of water with you.
2. If you have not already done so please remember to return your forms for tickets to our Rookie Rockstars shows on Tuesday 2nd May (Eagles and Ospreys) and Wednesday 3rd May (Hawks and Falcons).
3. P5S will continue to hold their Fairtrade Tuck-shop every Wednesday. If you are wanting to buy something, please remember to bring the exact money to school if possible. You can find the item prices here.

See you all tomorrow.

Mrs. Hughes.

Good afternoon everyone! Another new week is ahead of us. Time really is flying by. Please keep reading for a note of this week’s homework and reminders.

Spelling: Units 4 and 33 should be completed for Friday. As always, each word should be written out three times and an uplevelled sentence should be written for each spelling rule word. Please remember to consider your VCOP in each sentence.

This week I would like you to focus on using  ambitious vocabulary in each sentence.  Try to think of ambitious vocabulary that will compliment your spelling words. You should try and use these alongside your ambitious openers and connectives. We are trying to use all of these together to make your sentences the best they can be.

Reading:  Your new core reader was issued last Thursday.  Once again, there will be no written homework as we will continue to complete our comprehension tasks for the core readers in class. As always, if there is any vocabulary you are unsure of, please take a note of it and we will discuss it in class on Thursday. Please remember to read aloud to someone at home and try to use expression where needed. Your reading feedback form should be completed (if possible) by the person hearing you read aloud. This task should be completed for Thursday.

Personal Reading Challenge: Our Personal Reading Challenge has began again. You have 9 weeks to reach the target you set last week. Please remember to bring your book to school as this will allow you to read it during our ERIC sessions.

Please remember to record the books in your reading passport as you finish them. The passport is kept in class. Remember this is your record of the number of books you have read so far this term.

Maths: WOW! Your maths homework last week was completed fantastically well by so many of you. You have really set the bar high for this term. Keep it up P5!

Please access the relevant link below for your Maths homework. This should be completed in your homework jotter for Friday.

Group 1

Group 2

If you wish additional practice of your multiplication tables, please use the links below.

Multiplication Trainer

Division Trainer

1. P.E. is on Friday . Please ensure you have a full kit with you in school. We may be having an impromptu P.E. session outside (the day has still to be decided) therefore you should have suitable outdoor clothing with you: a jumper or waterproof jacket.
2. Our next library visit is on Tuesday. We require two parent helpers.  Please click here for further details.
3. Please remember to return your ticket request forms for our Rookie Rockstars show which will take place on Tuesday 2nd May (Eagles and Ospreys) and Wednesday 3rd May (Hawks and Falcons).
4. Our Fairtrade Tuckshop is on every Wednesday. Please remember to check our rota to see if you are in charge of the tuckshop this week. If you wish to buy something, please remember to bring the exact money to school. Details of prices can be found here.

See you all tomorrow.

Mrs O’Neill

Good afternoon everyone, I hope you have all had a fantastic break and Easter Bunny visited you yesterday.  I am looking forward to hearing what you all got up to at check-in tomorrow.  We have now made it to term 4, our last term in P5, the year has just flown by! We have another busy term ahead and I hope you will all continue to work hard and continue to show the same high level of enthusiasm for what we have planned as you have during the rest of P5. Please continue reading for your homework and reminders.

Spelling: Please complete lists gn, ex or le, est  in your spelling homework jotter for Thursday. Please write out your spelling words 3 times using SaCaWaC in the same way as we do in class. Due to this being  a short week you do not have any sentences this week but please take the time to learn your words for your spelling assessment on Friday with Mrs. Livingstone.

Reading: There is no reading homework this week.  You will be issued with a new core reader next week.

Personal Reading Challenge: We will be continuing with our Personal Reading Challenge this term. You have done very well with this over the last two terms and I am sure you will continue to do so this term.

Tomorrow you will be setting yourselves a new target. You are aiming to be reading regularly and not just during ERIC time. Please remember to bring your book to school as this will give you more opportunities to read it.

Please remember to record the books you have read in your Reading Passports which are kept in class.

Maths:  There is no written maths homework this week, however please continue to practise your tables with someone at home or by accessing the links below.  Remember we will be continuing our Table Challenge through out this term.

Multiplication Trainer        Division Trainer

Here are your reminders for this week:

1. P.E. will be on Tuesday and Thursday this week. All P.E. kits should have been taken home for washing at the end of last term. Please remember to bring your kit to school. Please also remember to  have a bottle of water with you as you will be working hard.
2. Please remember to return your forms for tickets to our Rookie Rockstars shows on Tuesday 2nd May (Eagles and Ospreys) and Wednesday 3rd May (Hawks and Falcons) as soon as possible.
3. Miss. Burnett has posted a blog about the Fair Trade Tuck-shop being hosted by P5S this term.  All the details can be found here. The first tuck-shop will be held on Wednesday 19th April.

See you all tomorrow.

Mrs. Hughes.

Good afternoon everyone! I hope you have been having a fabulous Easter break. I am looking forward to hearing all of your stories during check-in tomorrow.

I’m not sure how we got here so quickly but Term 4 is upon us already! We have another very busy term ahead of us and I am sure you will show the same enthusiasm that you have shown so far during Primary 5.

Spelling: Units 3 and 32 should be completed for Friday. As always, each word should be written out three times and an uplevelled sentence should be written for each spelling rule word. Please remember to consider your VCOP in each sentence.

This week I would like you to continue focusing on using  ambitious connectives in each sentence again. Here are some examples: before, as well as, however, also, although and after. Try to include one in each sentence. Some of you are doing very well with this. Remember this does not mean you forget about uplevelling your openers and vocabulary. We are trying to use all of these together to make your sentences the best they can be.

Reading:  A new core reader will be issued on Thursday.  The main focus is to ensure you are reading aloud to someone at home. Please remember to use expression where needed. Once again, there will be no written homework as we will continue to complete our comprehension tasks for the core readers in class. As always, if there is any vocabulary you are unsure of, please take a note of it and we will discuss it in class on Thursday.

Last term I introduced the reading feedback form which should be completed by the person hearing you read aloud. We will be continuing with this during term 4. New forms will be issued this week.

Personal Reading Challenge: We will be continuing with our Personal Reading Challenge this term. This was a great success last term and I was very impressed at the number of books being read. Watch this space for some interesting information regarding term 3’s challenge.

This week you will be setting a new target. The aim is to ensure you are reading regularly (not just during our ERIC sessions) and you will most definitely achieve success by the end of term. Please remember to bring your book to school as this will allow you to read it during our ERIC sessions.

Please remember to record the books in your reading passport as you finish them. The passport is kept in class. Remember this is your record of the number of books you have read so far this term.

Maths: Please access the relevant link below for your Maths homework. This should be completed in your homework jotter for Friday.

Group 1

Group 2

If you wish additional practice of your multiplication tables, please use the links below.

Multiplication Trainer

Division Trainer

1. P.E. is on Tuesday and Friday . All P.E. kits should have been taken home at the end of last term to be washed. Please remember to bring a fresh kit to school.
2. Our next library visit is on Tuesday 25th April. We require two parent helpers.  Please click here for further details.
3. Please remember to return your ticket request forms for our Rookie Rockstars show which will take place on Tuesday 2nd May (Eagles and Ospreys) and Wednesday 3rd May (Hawks and Falcons).
4. Our Fairtrade Tuckshop begins on Wednesday. Please ensure you know which date you are in charge of the tuckshop. If you wish to buy something, please remember to bring money to school. Details of prices can be found here.

See you all tomorrow.

Mrs O’Neill

Good evening everyone! I hope you have been having a lovely weekend in this glorious weather. Well, we have reached our final week of term 3. What a quick year it has been! Here is your last lot of homework for this term. Keep reading for your reminders for this week.

Reading:  A new core reader to complete at home will be issued tomorrow (Monday). Please complete the book for Thursday. There will be no written homework for this as all tasks will be completed in class. As always, if there is any vocabulary you are unsure of, please take a note of it and we will discuss it in class on Thursday.

Please remember to read aloud to someone at home. Once again, your feedback form should be completed, if possible, by the person who heard you read and returned to school for Thursday. A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to complete this again last week. I am thoroughly enjoying reading your comments and I hope you are enjoying hearing the children read to you.

Personal Reading Challenge: This is your final week of our Reading Challenge. How are you doing? Have you managed to reach the target number of books you set at the beginning of this term. If you have, a HUGE well done! If you haven’t there is still time! Use this week wisely. Please remember to bring your book to school as this will allow you to read it during our ERIC sessions.

Please remember to record the books in your reading passport as you finish them. The passport is kept in class. Remember this is your record of the number of books you have read so far this term.

Maths:  Our Big Maths Beat That scores are increasing and accuracy is pretty much 100% for all of you on the questions you answer. However, we do need to work on the speed of your calculations. Each week you should be able to answer more questions than you did the week before. I would like you to spend 15 minutes this week working on building your speed of calculations. Please use the link below to do so.

Multiplication Trainer

H&WB: A number of photographs have been posted on our class blog over the last few weeks. Please look at them with someone at home and leave a comment on the blog letting me know your thoughts on what we have been doing. This should be completed by Friday.

1. All Pupil/Parent Response sheets should now have been returned to school. Parents’ Night appointments are  on Tuesday and Wednesday. I am looking forward to seeing your parents and chatting about your progress.
2. Our Big Pedal will continue this week. Please continue to bring your bike or scooter to school. Please remember a helmet must be worn during our daily sessions in the playground. A plastic bag should be brought to protect your bike seat from the rain.
3. We will be having our annual House Quiz on Thursday afternoon. Please come to school in house colours.
4. Eagles gained the most house points over the last month and as a reward will have a non-uniform day on Friday.
5. Rookie Rockstar ticket forms should be returned A.S.A.P.
6. We stop at 2.30pm on Friday for our Easter break. Wooooohoooo!

See you tomorrow.

Mrs O’Neill