P5 went to the Countryside day on Tuesday 21st may at B.E.C (Borders Events Centre). We got a bus to get there. I liked the machinery because of the cool things they do to the farm. I also liked the mini horse and foal called Fallabella’s. Finally I liked stroking the chicks and the duckling. They were so cute and fussy.
Thank you to the organisers, Charlie McCirrick and also to Hogarth’s Mill for the Countryside Day and for making my day the best day ever.
Jaryn
Yesterday me, Connie, Rory and Lucas went to the chess competition in the Volunteer hall in Galashiels. Twenty five primary schools took part in total. We played against St Boswells, Burgh, Denholm, St Peters and Gordon. I won my first three then I lost one then I won the next one. I was disappointed to not win a trophy but I did get a certificate.
I’m thankful to Mrs Dalziel for teaching us chess and for taking us to the chess competition.
I really enjoyed it and hope to go to it next time. 
Fraser
On Tuesday the 21st of May, Sprouston P5’s went to the Border Events Centre at Springwood Park for P5 Countryside day.
When we got there we set up and had our snacks. The first thing we saw was the sheering sheep pallor and we then made our way over to the big tent. It had cows, chickens and lots of farming things. The parts I liked were the cow milking, chicks and ducks and the vet centre. The cow milking was where we had to milk a fake cow and get as much milk as we could by milking from hand. The ducks and chicks were so cute! The duck was 1 day old and the chicks were 4 weeks old. The vet showed us all the tools they use for helping animals. We also got to put a bandage on a dog but it wasn’t really hurt! Then we left the tent and headed our way over to the mini ponies! They were Fallabella’s, there was a mum and foal! 
After that we went to the Farrier workshop. As SOON as we got there I knew that the ponies were from Nenthorn which is where I go horse riding! I noticed there were Domino, Dandy, Pepper, Peter, Ziggy and Cracker. Next we went to go on the Animal Transporter and see how animals felt like being transported! Lastly we saw the mounted police and I learnt that I had to join the force for 5 years until I could become a mounted police officer.
I really enjoyed it! Best day ever!!! I enjoyed it because it was what I like best!
Thank you to the organisers for organising it!
Saskia
P5 Countryside Day
On Tuesday the 21st of May, Primary 5 went to the Borders Event Centre. It was exiting to see Charlie McCririck. I enjoyed talking to him about the combine. I found out that the New Holland combine costs £450,000! I also enjoyed talking to Pete about the bale rapper. I really enjoyed the free ice cream. It was really tasty but unfortunately we only got one scoop! We went to a fake cow with screwed on udders and milked it. It was weird!
Thank you to all the organisers for setting all of it up.
Dougal
On the 28th of May, Fraser, Rory, Lucas and I attended the annual Scottish Borders Chess Competition in the Volunteers Hall, Galashiels. There were twenty five schools at the competition. We were playing in the fourth league and played five matches; against St Boswells, Burgh, Denholm, Gordon and St Peters.
I was very proud as I won against St Boswells and St Peters. I really enjoyed having the opportunity to represent my school and also loved meeting new people and learning new rules. This was overall a great experience to be a part of.
I played my first match against a boy from St Boswells and he made me think with a lot of my moves. It was a tight game but right at the end I captured his queen and I won by a few points. That is why that was my best game.
I would like to thank our very kind chess teacher Sharon Dalziel and I also would like to thank her for taking us.
Connie
On Tuesday 21st of May we went to the P5 Countryside day at the Borders Event Centre. I really enjoyed the farrier because I like to see them take a bit of straight metal and bend it into a horse shoe. I also liked exploring the animal transporter because it was fun to see what an animal felt like. Oh and I also liked to see and feel the chickens, I thought they felt soft. The chicks were really cute and the baby ducks was only 1 day old.
Thank you to the organisers and to everyone who gave up their time to share their skills.
(Freya P.5)
On Friday the 26th of April Primary 4, 5 and 6 went to the Sprouston Friday Club at the village hall. We baked scones to take with us. Once we got there we handed out scones, tea and cakes and in the end we played Jenga and Dominoes.
I enjoyed it and I would like to go back. (Lucas P5)
In March P5 and 6 entered the John Byrne competition. We had to draw a picture that was not too hard or too easy. First we practised on a sticky note, next we done it for real then we added detail. We used crosshatching to shade it.
I felt really proud of my work and I wish I won the competition.
(Jaryn P5)
In March, we entered the John Byrne competition. We were learning to render drawings using dots and cross hatching. In the competition we were not allowed to shade in our picture. We practised by drawing nature, like bees, ants and flowers.
I enjoyed drawing my picture and I was proud of it at the end.
(Freya P5)
A few months ago primary 5 and 6 achieved Bikeability 1. Two men from the outdoor nature team called Jim and Keith came with a van full of bikes and equipment. They taught us how to ride safely.
I felt happy because I learnt how to ride and set off safely.
(Oliver P5)
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