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Term 4

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We had such a lovely end to Term 3 with our Easter Service and Daffodil Tea. The children worked so hard learning their lines and songs and preparing artwork to decorate the hall.

Out topic this term is the Commonwealth Games. This will be covered across different curricular areas. In PE ewe will be focusing on athletics as well as trying out some other Commonwealth Games sports. We will be researching Commonwealth Countries and athletes and learning about inclusion at the games. PE will be on Mondays and Thursdays but we will also be taking part in Sports Championships events throughout the month of May in preparation for Sports Day so best to have PE kit in school every day.

 

Homework will continue to be given out on a Monday and should be returned by Fridays. Children will be given a reading book and a spelling activity each week.

We will be focusing on information texts this term and our Talk for Writing Unit will be based on the text, “Foxes.” Children will be learning about the features of non-fiction texts and will learn to research, take notes and organise their writing.

 

In maths we will be focusing on measure and data handling. Children have already been taking part in practical activities where they have been estimating and measuring length, mass and capacity.

 

Please remember to check your child’s Learning Journal regularly. Staff and children upload photographs and videos of their learning regularly. You can even upload photos from home of achievements or special events for the children to share with the class, these are always lovely to see.

Pupil Council

Pupil Council

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Pupil Council Update

Our Pupil Council has continued to play an active and positive role within the school community, while also developing their leadership, organisational, and teamwork skills. They have successfully organised whole‑school events such as Children in Need, a Christmas Movie Night and Red Nose Day, all of which helped bring families and the wider community together and were very well attended.

Thanks to the generous support of families and our local community, fundraising efforts have been highly successful. More recently, the Pupil Council has launched a school tuck shop, providing pupils with valuable real‑life experiences such as handling money, managing stock levels, and taking responsibility for ensuring the shop runs smoothly.

As we move into our final term, the Pupil Council plans to introduce a suggestion box, allowing all pupils – outwith the council – to share their ideas and opinions. This initiative will further promote pupil voice and help ensure everyone has the opportunity to contribute to making Dailly Primary an even better place to learn and grow.

P5

P5 – Term 4 Update!

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Term 4 Update – Primary 5

Welcome to the start of Term 4! We’re excited to begin a new term filled with fresh learning experiences, new topics, and plenty of opportunities for pupils to grow in confidence and independence. Below is an overview of what we’ll be focusing on during the term ahead.

Mathematics
This term, our main focus in numeracy will be on number. Pupils will continue to develop rapid recall of times tables, which supports learning across many areas of maths. We will also build on our use of number talks, encouraging pupils to explore and explain a range of strategies to solve addition and subtraction calculations efficiently. In addition, learners will explore time, data handling, and measurement, strengthening their ability to apply maths skills in real-life contexts.

Literacy
In literacy, we are continuing to build oral reading fluency alongside developing strong reading comprehension skills. As part of Talk for Writing, pupils have begun their final unit on descriptive writing. This has been met with great enthusiasm, with learners enjoying creating their own imaginative stories and detailed settings while extending their vocabulary and sentence structure.

Spelling
There will be a strong focus on consolidating common and tricky words. Improving spelling accuracy will support pupils’ confidence and quality of writing across all curriculum areas.

Topic – Current World Affairs
Our topic this term  is Current World Affairs. So far, pupils have explored the Artemis II space mission, developing curiosity about science and global developments. We will soon move on to learning about the World Cup—an exciting topic, especially as our own team has qualified, which is sure to spark enthusiasm and discussion.

Physical Education & Health and Wellbeing
In PE, pupils are focusing on gymnastics and fitness circuits, building strength, coordination, and stamina in preparation for Sports Day.

Within Health and Wellbeing, we have been learning about substance misuse, including how to stay safe around medicines and household products, and understanding the risks associated with smoking, vaping, alcohol, and caffeine. Moving forward, we will explore discrimination, emotional awareness, and self-regulation. Pupils will develop coping strategies for managing big emotions and build resilience as they begin preparing for their transition into P6.

We are looking forward to a busy and positive Term 4 filled with learning, growth, and new opportunities.