An overview of the learning for this term can be found below. Please click on the link to download.
We are excited to be going out and about in the community this term and will be looking for some extra adults to help us, if possible. More details to follow soon.
We always love to hear what P4/5/6 have been up to when they are not at school. One of our P4s brought in his medal from a recent athletics competition. He won 3 out of the 4 events! Amazing achievement!
In Term 3 we were learning about Fairtrade. We talked about what it means and who it affects. We learned about people in other parts of the world and the different things that they can grow in their warmer, tropical climates.
We all love chocolate, but do you know what happens before it arrives at the shop for you to buy? We do! Our class learned about where cocoa comes from and all of the different parts of the chocolate making process. It is important that people involved in this process are paid a fair price for the food that they produce.
We looked for the Fairtrade logo on different products and tried out a couple of different recipes containing these products. Everyone helped to either measure, mix, whisk, fill muffin cases or wash/dry dishes. What a busy morning we had! Then we each enjoyed a muffin at snack time. Yum!
There were several requests to have the recipes posted on our blog so that they can be tried out at home too.! See below for the recipes.
Working with a partner, we spent time researching different foods that we want to see being traded fairly. Our research posters are on display now for all to enjoy.
Method
Divide the porridge oats, sunflower seeds and ground cinnamon between 2 clean jars with lids, then pour 100ml milk into each
Cover and leave in the fridge overnight
In the morning, top each jar of overnight oats with 1 tbsp toffee sauce, 3 tbsp yogurt, 1/2 of the banana and 20g fruit and nut granola.
Gluten Free Triple Chocolate Muffins
We used Fairtrade products where possible.
INGREDIENTS
100 g unsalted butter, (softened)
175 g caster sugar
2 large eggs
140 g natural yoghurt
2 tbsp milk
210 g plain gluten free flour
40 g cocoa powder
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
¼ tsp corn flour
50 g white chocolate chips
50 g milk chocolate chips
50 g dark chocolate chips
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat the oven to 200’C and place 12 muffin cases in a 12-hole muffin tin.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together with an electric whisk until pale and fluffy. Add the eggs, yoghurt and milk and mix again until combined.
Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda and cornflour. Fold in using a wooden spoon or spatula until combined. Then pour in the chocolate chips and stir in until evenly distributed.
Spoon the mixture evenly between the 12 muffin cases, and then place in the oven. Bake for 5 minutes and then turn the temperature down to 180’C. Bake for a further 15-18 minutes and remove from the oven. They should be golden on top and a skewer in the centre should come out clean.
Cool on a cooling rack before eating. Will keep in an airtight container for 2-3 days after baking, but best served slightly warm from the oven.
One of our P5 pupils brought in their medals from a recent swimming competition. He was also the overall 9 year old boys winner! Well done and good luck in your next competition on the Scottish mainland in the holidays!
It seems that we have another snow day, Draatsi class. Hopefully you will get a chance to play in the snow at some point today. Remember to wrap up warm!
Here are some things that you can try today.
Maths – Sumdog Challenge. Ask a family member to test you on your times tables facts too! Is the snow deep at your house? Take a ruler and measure the deepest part. If you can, take a photo of this and send it in to me. I wonder where the deepest snow will be…?
Topic – Can you find the Fairtrade logo on any items in your house? Make a list or draw any items that you find. If you have access to the Internet, you could research other Fairtrade products and where they are produced. You could find out about bananas. tea, coffee or sugar. Who is involved in the production? How long does the process take? You could make a poster or a PowerPoint with your information. I would love to see what you find out! You can email me gw08duncanfiona12@shetland.sch.uk
Reading – Continue to enjoy your Accelerated Reader. This would be a nice thing to do after playing out in the snow.
EUROQUIZ team – The quiz that was due to take place today has been postponed until Tuesday 28th March. This gives you extra time to study! Have a look at the websites Mrs Smith emailed on recently.
Children’s Parliament Investigators – I will email you with some things you will need to think about before our online call tomorrow morning.
Have fun if you are playing out in the snow today. Be careful when sledging and walking on slippery surfaces. Hopefully we’ll see you all again tomorrow!
What a really special day we’ve had! An excellent procession and galley burning this morning and a noisy Jarl Squad visit in the afternoon. It’s just a shame that the later celebrations have had to be postponed. Here are some photos from today … including Mascot Max! He’ll be returning to the Children’s Parliament with some amazing stories to tell!
The two snow closure days have stopped us doing some of our planned activities for our Viking themed SMUHA week. However, we managed to prepare torches and helmets on Monday and got our photo taken with our school galley today, before we burn it tomorrow. 🤞
Just in time for SMUHA, the Children’s Parliament mascot, Max, arrived in the post! We have to show him around our school and community so it’s perfect timing to bring him along tomorrow!
In the afternoon, we made Viking heads using clay. The class practised on Monday using plasticine and explored how to add to the base to make it look 3D and used the different clay tools to add texture and detail. This really helped them create Vikings with lots of character!
Following further snowfall overnight, which has results in difficult road conditions, we have another day at home It’s a great chance to get outside, in the fresh air and enjoy playing in the snow!
Make your own comic strip about being home on a snow day.
Take time to snuggle up and read a book.
EUROQUIZ TEAM – Please try to use this time to study for your quiz, which is Tuesday 14th in Lerwick. You could find out about the European Union and who that involves. Also, use your little blue Europe books to study the culture,/traditions and food from each country,. Ask a family member to quiz you on some facts.
I’m sure you will have lots of fun playing in the snow today. Maybe you could…
Build a snow sculpture. It doesn’t have to be a snowman! Can you take a photo to share with us?
Go sledging – be safe!
Write words in the snow with a stick. Can you think of words to describe the weather?
How deep is the snow at your house? Take a ruler and put it in the snow to measure the depth.
Whatever you do, have fun and be safe!
If schools are open tomorrow, Mrs Smith will be there to help you all get ready for SMUHA. “From grand old Viking centuries…”
Today we celebrated World Book Day in a number of ways. Last week, we talked about the importance of listening to books, especially from a young age. We talked about books that would appeal to younger children and how the reader has an important part to play in the enjoyment of a story. With this in mind, each child chose a book that they would like read to a pupil in the ELC department or P1/2. They rehearsed reading it and thought about stopping to ask questions or point out details in the illustrations.
Our class really enjoyed it and were super role models! When the books were done, it was great to see the younger pupils rushing to get their books to read back! We even had a little time to watch them paint.
Back in our class we played a World Book Day game where they were shown a cover, title and blurb. Each team then had to create a believable opening sentence, thinking about recent class work done on different openers. When all were written, we read them all out, including the real sentence. Each group got 2 points if they correctly guessed the right sentence and a bonus 5 points if their sentence was chosen instead of the actual one!
Here are the made up sentences for the book ‘Jelly’ by Jo Cotterill. Can you tell which is the right one?
Angelica, nicknamed Jelly, was the comedy queen of the classroom!
“Do it now, Jelly! Please!
Angelica, also known as Jelly, was the class clown.
”Angelica, stop that noise,” said Mrs Brown.
Angelica was shocked that her Mum had a new boyfriend and was going on a date!
At the end of the day, we shared some of our favourite books.
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We did it again! Everyone has worked hard to earn pegs for their super effort, perseverance and kind actions. This week we managed to reach our goal and have planned to have a disco on Monday 20th in the school hall as our class prize.
We have begun learning about Fairtrade and what it means. We worked in groups to sequence the different stages of making a chocolate bar. We were surprised by how long it takes to go from planting cocoa trees to buying chocolate in the shop! We are finding out just how important it is that these farmers are given a fair price for their hard work.
On Wednesday, while we were getting ready to go home, we were treated to some fiddle tunes. We love to hear music in P4/5/6!
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