What a super busy and fun term we’ve had in P5/6/7. Here is a look at what the class have being doing over the final week of the term.

Wellbeing, connection and support. On Monday, Jennifer from Active Schools came in to talk to us about the benefits of physical activity. We started off by playing some games and having fun in the fresh air. Then we discussed the importance of getting 60 minutes of physical activity each day, whether this was in smaller blocks or 1 big block, all of it counts. We also looked at the benefits to our bodies and minds. It was a super way to finish off our unit on ‘Wellbeing, connection and support.

A morning with Mrs Teale. The kids all enjoyed a morning with Mrs Teale while we were away at Euroquiz. They worked in groups to create ‘something’ to share with each of the other classes about their ‘Wellness, connection and support’ work. They had to ensure that it was suited to the ‘class’ and would be fun for the kids.

Eilidh S, Emma-Lee and Magnus created lots of fun things for the nursery to do.

Ava T and Cheryl wrote and performed a song, with actions, for the P1/2 class.

Eilidh R, Anthea and Alagna put together a fun filled session for P3/4.

Joe, Paige and Esther put together a session for the P4/5 class and have a few bits to finish before sharing with the class.

Euroquiz. On Tuesday, two teams travelled up to Lerwick to take part in the Shetland heats of the Euroquiz. Both teams did amazingly well and finished 5th and 6th overall. Well done to all of the kids involved and a massive thank you to everyone who took time to practice with them at home.

Big Question – The drive to float.  This week, our big question was focused on buoyancy. We also look at why things float or sink. We tested an orange and a grapefruit which both floated with their skin on but sunk when their ‘lifejacket’ was removed. We then did an experiment to see if we could make clay float by turning lumps of it into boats. There were some very successful attempts and some more creative ones. But lots of fun was had by all.

Having an ‘ice’ time. On Thursday afternoon, we had an end of term treat of ‘cups of ice’. This was something the kids all loved at the music festival gala performance and I thought it would be a different kind of end of term fun! I think it is safe to say that it was enjoyed by all.  (We were too busy enjoying our ice and Easter treats that I forgot to take photos.)

Have a lovely Easter break 🐥🐰