{"id":15866,"date":"2021-05-14T07:33:47","date_gmt":"2021-05-14T07:33:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/wl\/Carmondean\/?p=15866"},"modified":"2021-05-14T12:10:32","modified_gmt":"2021-05-14T12:10:32","slug":"primary-5-14-05-21","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/wl\/Carmondean\/2021\/05\/14\/primary-5-14-05-21\/","title":{"rendered":"Primary 5 14.05.21"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hello,<\/p>\n

It has been an exciting week in Primary 5!<\/p>\n

In Writing, the class have continued to work on the explanation genre. This week the children were re-drafting their \u2018How to keep healthy\u2019 explanation pieces from last week. They used the editing skills and strategies we have been learning to improve their piece of writing. The finished pieces were excellent and we are now all going to act on the advice given to have a healthy mind and body.<\/p>\n

In reading, we are continuing with our non-fiction text connected to our history topic; The Scottish Wars of Independence. This week we were focussing on the key events that led to the struggle for independence, and the classes were able to pull on all their knowledge they have learned from their topic lessons. The children\u2019s own non-fictions books are looking fantastic as they build up chapters each week.<\/p>\n

In maths, both classes have been working incredibly hard on new division strategies. These are new skills to most learners but the children have made some excellent progress! It is important to have a strong grasp of the multiplication tables for division, so please keep practising! Both classes were also learning about volume this week. They had lots of fun measuring out liquids and converting units of measure between millilitre and litre.<\/p>\n

We have had lots of fun in topic this week making model Scottish and English soldiers from the 13th<\/sup> century. We had some great discussions around the difference between the two armies and how ill-equipped the Scots were in comparison to the wealthy English army, who had full protection from chainmail armour. The children chose whether to make a Scot or an Englishman and dressed their model in the appropriate clothing, armour and weaponry! There was some very inventive use of resources and we know have a fierce selection of soldiers in our classroom.<\/p>\n

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In PE, P5A were working on their throwing skills using the javelins. We had lots of fun learning the \u2018rainbow\u2019 technique for javelin throws which ensures we have the correct form and posture. The children were excellent at this and had lots of fun in pairs seeing who could throw the furthest distance. P5B were practicing using their whole body to run faster and change pace and direction quickly. The children made great progress with this so watch out for speedy runners at home.<\/p>\n

A reminder, PE is a TUESDAY AND THURSDAY. <\/strong>Please ensure your child comes dressed appropriately for outdoor PE. Remember we go outside in all<\/strong> weathers so it is essential that your child has a waterproof jacket\/sunhat\/sun cream with them! It is Scotland after all! If the weather does continue it is essential that every child brings a water bottle to school \u2013 remember we can refill during the day!<\/p>\n

Reminders<\/strong><\/p>\n