P5 2026-2027

October 9, 2026
by Mrs Ritchie
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PE Update – Basketball

Basketball Skills and Teamwork to Finish the Term

Over the last three weeks, our pupils have been enjoying a block of basketball lessons as we round off the term.

During these sessions, the children have been developing their core basketball skills, focusing on passing, dribbling and shooting. Through a variety of fun activities and games, they have had opportunities to practise these techniques before applying them in more competitive situations. This has allowed them to improve their confidence, decision-making and teamwork while enjoying the excitement of game play.

Alongside the physical skills, we have also continued to focus on the Significant Aspect of Learning Respect and Tolerance. Pupils have been encouraged to show respect for teammates, opponents and officials, while demonstrating tolerance by supporting one another, accepting different abilities and working positively together. These benchmarks have been an important part of every lesson and have helped create a positive and inclusive learning environment.

It has been fantastic to see the progress the children have made, both in their basketball abilities and in the way they work and interact with others. Well done to everyone for their effort, enthusiasm and sportsmanship throughout the block. 🏀👏

October 8, 2026
by Mrs Nisbet
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STEM

Today Primary 5 had a visit from the Newton Room.  We learned all about the Atlantic Salmon.  We learned about their life cycle, predators and prey.

 

We then spent time learning about aquaculture.  The class split into groups to design their own salmon feed.  They conducted experiments to test how shape and size affected it’s sinking ability.  This is important as salmon won’t eat the feed if it sinks too quickly to the bottom.  Teams had to design a logo and a pitch to sell their best feed.  They worked hard on being persuasive.  It was great fun measuring, costing and making their recipes. Teams had to decide how much to sell the feed for to ensure they made a profit.

After each team had pitched their feed a winner was chosen.  Well done to the winning team.

October 8, 2026
by Mrs Sinclair
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Art Lesson

In Art P5 have been learning how to make and use a viewfinder.

We created 2 different sizes for viewfinder and used them to look closely at animals.

We chose our favourite animal and did different views where we zoomed in on the details and textures.

We used and combined different drawing materials to try and create realistic looking images of our animal.

When finished 4 different views we then arranged and mounted our own work.

 

October 5, 2026
by Miss Stewart
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P5 Are Composers!

In the past few lessons P5 have been working on composing their own short melodies. Below are the audio files of their work for you to enjoy.

Abi & Logan’s composition:

 

Callie & Vinny’s composition:

 

Conan’s composition:

 

Eli’s composition:

 

Harry’s composition:

 

Layla & Ellie’s composition:

 

Merran’s composition:

 

Mila & Megan’s composition:

 

Myla & Peter’s composition:

 

Nuala & Finley’s composition:

 

Ales & Phoebe’s composition:

 

Tahlia’s composition:

 

Tymon’s composition:

 

Zander & Winnie’s composition:

 

Thea & Billie’s composition:

September 22, 2026
by Miss Stewart
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Hey You!

P5 have learned a new song called ‘Hey You!’ written by Joanna Mangona for the Charanga music scheme. The song is made up of two verses using two different voices – rapping and singing. In the videos below you can see the class performing the song with an instrumental section where they are playing xylophones and glockenspiels. You will also see the class signing each verse using BSL.

 

 

Our next step is to work individually or in pairs to compose a short melody for the instrumental section using only 5 notes CDEFG. This will be shared with you soon!

September 21, 2026
by Mrs Nisbet
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Maths Week

P5 have been building a shop as part of their leadership focus for this term.  They have worked hard to price and make items to sell and have had great fun working on the tills this morning!

September 20, 2026
by Mrs Nisbet
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Coding

We have been working on our collaboration and communication skills while learning how to code our Microbits.  We made them into dice, which rolled a new number when shaken. We played a game which practised addition.  The first person to 100 won!

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