Category Archives: Primary 5

Primary 5, Primary 6

Word wizards in P6/5

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We have been working very hard with our literacy Circles in class this week.

We have been concentrating on ‘Word Wizard’. We listened to an extract called “Maniac McGee” and had to find all the powerful words and phrases. We then discussed as a class what we thought they meant and had to explain our thoughts too.  We found it interesting that we all thought different things. We also learnt that writers can really make you think, create questions and images in your head with just a few sentences.

We can’t wait until next week where we’ll be looking at vivid verbs that authors use.

Primary 1, Primary 2, Primary 3, Primary 4, Primary 5, Primary 6, Primary 7

Flower Show – Harthill, Benhar and District Horticultural Society

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Well done to our Prize Winners…

Handwriting

Primary 1 1st Abbey Kefferty, 2nd Kayla Sinnet

Primary 2 1st Szymon Janus, 2nd Scot McGrogan

Primary 3 1st Kaitlin Clements, 2nd Natalie McAdam

Primary 4 1st Jamie McGrogan, 2nd Jayden Kerr

Primary 5 1st Eeman Aslan, 2nd Karis Maturi

Primary 6 1st Elise Hastie, 2nd Carla Holliday

Primary 7 1st Josie MacDonald, 2nd Jamie Donkin

Painting

Primary 1 1st Kimberley Shek, 2nd Mackenzie Marshall

Primary 2 1st Cate Evans, 2nd Poppy-Grace Baird

Primary 3 1st Kaitlin Clements, 2nd Natalie McAdam

Primary 4 1st Ava Dubb, 2nd Chelsea McWhir

Primary 5 1st Reece Fulton, 2nd Sophie

Primary 6 1st Emma Mackay, 2nd Emma Drummond

Primary 7 1st Boyd Topping, 2nd Jason Gray

Collage

Primary 1 1st Abby Kefferty, 2nd Tyler Harmon-Abbot

Primary 2 1st Luca Meldrum, 2nd Aiden Gillies

Primary 3 1st Jaxon Queen, 2nd Elise Bunton

Primary 4 1st Chelsea McWhir, 2nd Rebecca Quigley

Primary 5/4

1st Matthew Beglin, 2nd Jamie McGrogan

Primary 6/5  1st Arron Wong, 2nd Sophie Kay

Primary 7 1st Jason Gray, 2nd Jake Laing

 

 

Primary 5, Primary 6

Keeping fit

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We have been working on building up stamina and our fitness levels in P.E.

We have completed various exercises stations, which include ball punches, bench hops, skipping, shuttle runs, jumping jacks, sit ups, press ups and much more. We completed each station for 1 minute and rested for 1 minute in between to help our bodies recover.

We found it very hard but we know that if we persevere then our fitness levels will improve.

Primary 5, Primary 6

Primary 6/5 collages

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Primary 6/5 have made an excellent start to the year. We have completed two challenges in small teams to help us develope skills for life. We’ll be taking on more challenges throughout the year.

We have taken part in a local art competition. We had to make collages linked to the theme “flying”. We had lots of ideas and enjoyed working with different types of paper to create our own artwork. We hope we’re successful and win

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Primary 4, Primary 5

P5/4’s 2 stars and a wish…

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We have been learning that there are 7 continents: North America, South America, Africa, Asia, Europe, Antarctica and Oceania. We have also been learning that Rome is the capital city of Italy, that Italy is shaped like a high heeled boot and it is also a part of Europe.

Next week we will be learning how and when the city of Rome was founded and named.

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Primary 4, Primary 5

Primary 5/4 news

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This week Primary 5/4 have been enjoying getting ready for We Will Rock You. We also enjoyed having Mr Bain in who is teaching us pitch and rhythm in our music.

The Primary 4’s had their swimming assessment this week, we had lots of fun and Eeman can’t wait to go back to the swimming pool. Please take advantage of the lessons if they were offered to your child.

Finally, some of the P5/4’s took part in the first Handball Championships at Deans Community High, we played against 11 competing schools council wide. I was so proud of the children for their teamwork and sportsmanship. You boys and girls made Greenrigg proud, you are excellent role models.

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Primary 1, Primary 2, Primary 3, Primary 4, Primary 5, Primary 6, Primary 7

Girls Football Team

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The Greenrigg  Girls Football team played their first game tonight against Livingston Village. The sun was shining and the girls said they had great fun. They didn’t even mind that we got beat 5-0 never mind girls, you were great and full of team spirit. Thank you to Donna Sanderson for volunteering her time to come with me on the bus, the girls and I really appreciate your help and fantastic cheering us on! Thank you to the Livingston Village girls and their coach for the hospitality and refreshments, we will hopefully see you again.

Ellie McDougall was named woman of the match for her excellent work as first striker, then defender and then a fantastic goalkeeper – those were some impressive saves Ellie. Our Greenrigg Girls have no fear.

We are all proud of you

Mrs Monahan

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Thank you Donna for these excellent pictures, you are a star!

 

Primary 1, Primary 2, Primary 3, Primary 4, Primary 5, Primary 6, Primary 7

Playmaker Award – JASCs

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The JASCs (Junior Active Schools Co-ordinators) took part in training last week with Ben Boatman and pupils from Stoneyburn. The training is called the Playmaker Award. This is a leadership course to promote confidence and leadership within the school.

Our JASCs

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They loved the training, Ellie said it gave her confidence, Elise said she learned how to encourage others and Ryan enjoyed taking part in all the competitive games.

The JASCs have some challenges to undertake in school over the next few terms, amazing opportunities such as:

  • Leading warm ups and small sessions during their class and other classes PE lessons
  • Helping to run after school club sporting sessions
  • officiate games
  • lead activities in the playground
  • lead or help out at a sports day/health week  event
  • attending sports committee meetings and making suggestions and implementing changes to ensure pupils are engaging in sporting success

Well done boys and girls we had excellent feedback from Miss Benson on your fabulous effort and sportsmanship, Elise Hastie in particular received praise for her game she created and how she delivered it to the group.

Thank you to Ben Boatman for this opportunity it is a truly fantastic opportunity for the school and our staff couldn’t be prouder of the JASCs.

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