Yesterday the P5’s went to a numeracy afternoon at Kelso High School. In our first activity we had to unlock a present with a lock. We answered 5 worksheets and then added the answers together to find the code. In our second activity we took part in a maths relay. I was in a team with Fraser and Saskia and we scored 41 points. The third and final activity was a treasure hunt. You started at question 1 and that would lead you to the next question. My favourite part was the maths replay although I liked it all.

Thank you to Kelso High School for inviting us.

by Freya

We were lucky that the whole school were invited to Mr and Mrs Church’s farm called Kersquarter. We started our tour by visiting an ornamental pond where we watched moorhens. Then we went and visited the horses, cows and hens. I found out lots about hens and enjoyed watching them look for food. I really enjoyed learning about crop rotation. I found out that you grow crops in rotation: 1 year of oil seed rape, 1 year of winter barley, 1 year of spring barley followed by 2 years of wheat.

Thank you very much to Mr and Mrs Church and to Robert for having us.

The pupils, parents and staff have all been very busy in the playground. On the tables outside there are now board games to play with. There is a Snakes and ladders and Chess. Our shed has been transformed into Dr Shaha’s STEM HQ which we can use as an outdoor classroom and where we go to read our class novel on a wet day. In the garden we have been growing potatoes, carrots, pumpkins and tomatoes. I think the playground is a fantastic place to be and to play in.

I would like to thank Rosie for helping us with the sweet peas and all the parents, families and staff who have been busy painting.

by Jaryn

Today we had the amazing opportunity to visit Kersquarter Farm and found out about arable and livestock farming. We started by walking the steep hill up to the farm where we were met by the owners Mr and Mrs Church, and by Robert. After a short break we started the tour of the farmyard and grounds. We first visited the wildlife pond where we saw some moorhens and we also had a look at the beautiful view. We then made our way to the farmyard where we had a look at the horses and hens. After that we had a look at the grain dryer which is a machine that dries the grains. I thought this was a great opportunity to be a part of and would happily go again. My favourite part was definitely feeding the hens because I’m interested in animals.

I would like to say a special thank you to Mr and Mrs Church and also to Robert for welcoming us onto your farm.

Connie P6