Have a look below to see what P5/7 have been learning this week.
Silent Count. For our counting challenge this week, we played the ‘silent count’ game in trios or pairs. We had to count up from a given number but weren’t allowed to talk or help our group. Some groups quickly spotted patterns in the numbers and were able to count at a faster rate using this.
Film of the Week – Hercules. We’ve travelled back to Ancient Greece for our writing activities this week. Firstly, we learned about 12 different Greek gods and goddesses and then wrote our own cinquain poems about them. We then worked in pairs or trios to research mythical creatures and create fact files. Finally we wrote adventure stories based on gods and goddesses we invented.
 
Fire Safety. On Wednesday, Peter came in to speak to P5, 6 and 7 about bonfire safety and lithium batteries. Here are some facts we learned:
- You have to be 5 and over to hold a sparkler
- You have to be 18 or over to buy fireworks
- You have to not leave bonfires unattended
- You only hold 1 sparkler at a time
- You should only set off 1 firework at a time
- Never put lithium batteries in the bin unless it’s the proper bin
- If your phone starts to swell up, contact the manufacturer
- Only use approved chargers, with the CE sign
- Never leave your charger on over night
- Never, ever put batteries in your mouth
Big Question. This week we’ve been learning about sound – how it travels, vibrations and parts of the ear. In groups, we researched different Savannah animals and how they use sound and communicate. We had some excellent group presentations where once again, the creativity of the class really shone!
