We wanted to find out what happened to solid water when it was heated. We set up our experiment and observed. Most of us thought the ice (solid water) would melt to liquid water. The ice did melt then the liquid water disappeared. Liquid water turned into a gas, water vapour – evaporation.
Primary 5 had great fun exploring the loose parts. We had to create a shelter and work as a team sharing ideas and cooperating.
P5/4 took their group work learning outside as we explored the loose parts materials that have been a new addition to KPS. Together we found all sorts of ways that there materials could be used – see pictures below.
Our challenge was then to create a den with a safe roof in which all four team members could fit. Many ideas didn’t work the first time but most of us got there in the end by working together. We really enjoyed learning this way!
Today each class received a bumper bundle of books that the school were able to buy from the book fair. P5/4 were very excited to receive books from some of our favourite authors. After lunch we took the books that we are reading in class and found a sunny little nook to sit and read. This block we are looking forward to exploring reading different books in different places and discussing them as a class.
We have set up an experiment to find out what is the best soil for plant growth. Is it top soil, peat, compost with zinc or compost with potassium? We made sure that we had only one variable – the soil and everything else was exactly the same (amount of water, amount soil, pot and seeds).
We have predicted what soil we think will produce the best plant growth and we are really looking forward to observing the growth of the sunflower seeds.
Primary 5’s Farewell Song – using the tune of ‘She’ll be comin’ round the mountains’
Mrs MacIntryre- We are really going to miss you.
Oh we’re really gonna miss you Mrs Mac
Oh we’re really gonna miss you Mrs Mac
Oh we’re really gonna miss you
Really gonna miss you
We’re really gonna miss you Mrs Mac
Who will sort out all the buses when you’re gone – beep beep
Who will sort out all the buses when you’re gone- beep beep
Who will sort out all the buses?
Sort out all the buses
Sort out all the buses when you’re gone -beep beep
Who will help all the children when you’re gone – boo – hoo
Who will help all the children when you’re gone – boo hoo
Who will help all the children?
Help all the children
Help all the children when you’re gone – boo hoo
We will miss your typing fingers when you’re gone – click click
We will miss your typing fingers when you’re gone – click click
We will miss your typing fingers
Miss your typing fingers
We’ll miss your typing fingers when you’re gone -click click
Who will show all the new children round the school – Welcome
Who will show all the new children round the school – Welcome
Who will show all the new children?
Show all the new children
Show all the new children round the school – Welcome
Who will answer all the phones when you’re gone – ring ring
Who will answer all the phones when you’re gone – ring ring
Who will answer all the phones?
Answer all the phones
Who will answer all the phones when you’re gone – ring ring
Who will copy all the letters when you’re gone – zoompt zoompt
Who will copy all the letters when you’re gone – zoompt zoompt
Who will copy all the letters?
Copy all the letters
Copy all the letters when you’re gone – zoompt zoompt
Who will sort out who is absent and who’s not – I’m here!
Who will sort out who is absent and who’s not – I’m here!
Who will sort out who is absent?
Sort out who is absent
Sort out who is absent and who’s not – I’m here!
Who will put on all the plasters when we’re hurt – stick stick
Who will put on all the plasters when we’re hurt – stick stick
Who will put on all the plasters?
Put on all the plasters
Put on all the plasters when we’re hurt – stick stick
Oh we’re really gonna miss you Mrs Mac – goodbye
Oh we’re really gonna miss you Mrs Mac – goodbye
Oh we’re really gonna miss you
Really gonna miss you
We’re really gonna miss you Mrs Mac. – goodbye
Primary 5
Today we celebrated Mrs Macintyre’s amazing contribution to Kingsland Primary School over the years with a special assembly. Each class contributed something to show Mrs Macintyre how much she has meant to us over the years.
P5/4 created and performed a rap. We also made her a card with a message from each pupil.
We wish Mrs Macintyre a happy and healthy retirement.
Mrs Macintyre you are the best
So much better than all the rest
She always looks after the girls and boys
And entertains them with her box of toys
If you’re hurt she’ll put an ice pack on your head
Then phone your mum to take you home to bed
Mrs Macintyre you are the best
So much better than all the rest
Mrs. Macintyre is by far the best
She answers the phone with friendliness
She puts lots of plasters on our knees
To keep us free from germs and disease
Mrs Macintyre you are the best
So much better than all the rest
Mrs. Macintyre your so kind
The brightest person you’d ever find
She is always helpful and so cheerful
And for her we are so grateful.
Mrs Macintyre you are the best
So much better than all the rest
Yo! Mrs. Macintyre
Now you’re free
Enjoy playing golf
and baking cakes for tea
Mrs Macintyre you are the best
So much better than all the rest
Mrs Macintyre you’re so cool
You’ve done a great job at Kingsland School!!!
In P5/4 we planted 6 tomato plants as part of our mini topic on fertilisers. We have 2 plants growing in normal compost, 2 in fertilised compost and 2 in fertilised compost that will continue to receive special tomato fertiliser as it grows.
Our question is: Do fertilisers help plants to grow? Will more fertiliser mean more tomatoes?
The Easter Bunny visited Primary 5 today. Happy Easter everyone!
In block five, as well as SRA, we will also focus on reading for enjoyment. We will not have set reading pages weekly as we have done up till now. The children will be choosing books to read for enjoyment from the school library or bringing in books from home. We will be thinking about genre (types of books), the plot, setting and characters. Reading time will be given in class but we also expect some regular reading to be done at home.
Peebles Library has a wonderful children’s books section and borrowing books/becoming a member is free.
Please talk with your child about the books they are reading. What they like/dislike about their book, about the plot, setting and characters and any words that they do not understand.
Later in the block, children will be asked to provide a short presentation to the rest of the class on their favourite book. We will be encouraging children to read more than one book during this time.
Many thanks.
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