Monthly Archives: April 2024

Ice Experiment

P5A have been learning about the changing state of water (from solid, to liquid, to gas). Last week they carried out an experiment to predict and then time how long it would take for ice to change back to water using their hands (body temperature), room temperature and by adding heat (using a hair dryer).

We had great fun, although the ice was very cold to hold!

Reducing, Reusing, Recycling in Music!

We have started Term 4 in Music by learning about the importance of looking after our planet and how we can reduce, reuse and recycle our waste materials. Having been inspired by the Landfillharmonic orchestra of Paraguay, we created our own musical instruments out of things that we would normally throw away. Here are a few photos of the class making their instruments.

Watch the clip to see us using our recycled instruments as part of an Earth Day song.

 

Creating Water Butts

Our topic this term is Water. We have been learning all about the water cycle and the importance of water. P5A spent time outside this week looking at the best areas around the school to place a water butt to collect water. They also took time to decorate their own water butts. This task involved collaborating with peers and applying  critical thinking, a very important meta skill. Next week we will monitor the water they collect.

Stories of the Sea Museum

Parents and carers were invited into our class to see our Stories of the Sea Museum.

It was great to have the opportunity to share some of the great stories we have been learning about.  We have found out about The Braer Disaster, Betty Mouat, The Shetland Bus and the Haaf Fishing.  Mrs Stewart had also prepared  two songs  – The Unst Boat Song and Ronas Voe which the pupils performed. It was a great afternoon sharing all our learning and hard work this term.