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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.
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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!
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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.
Banoffee Overnight Oats
Ingredients
80g porridge oats
2 tsp sunflower seeds
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
200ml semi-skimmed milk
clear honey (optional)
2 tbsp toffee sauce
6 tbsp fat free Greek style yogurt
1 Fairtrade banana, sliced
40g fruit and nut granola
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.
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!
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Tuesday 14th March
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.
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!
Mrs Henderson
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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!
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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!
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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!
Here are some things we would like to try today:
I’m sure you will have lots of fun playing in the snow today. Maybe you could…
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…”
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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?
At the end of the day, we shared some of our favourite books.
Keep reading Draatsis!
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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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