P5 have had a great week and worked well. What did we get up to?
Literacy – In literacy our spelling this week focussed on ci, cy and ce words. We learnt that these letters when grouped together sometimes make the ‘s’ sound. We practised the spelling of these words using a variety of methods including: rainbow writing, fancy writing, bubble writing, and we also made word searches. We also recapped how writers use similes and metaphors to create effective imagery. We were astounded to learn that every day expressions that we use are in fact, metaphors and silmiles!
Our writing focus this week was functional writing. We looked at information reports and deconstructed them paying close attention to the key features.
Numeracy – We consolidated our learning with fractions recapping how to add, subtract, find equivalent fractions and simplify. We moved on to area and perimeter this week too and know how to find the area and perimeters of shapes, a useful skill to know for when we get our own houses and need to buy materials for the garden etc…
Health and Wellbeing– We spoke about all of the strategies, including: staying connected, exercising, talking, mindfulness, deep breathing that we can use when we are faced with challenges and difficulties. We know that a problem shared is a problem halved.
R.E – Lent continued to be our focus this week. We enjoyed the community Mass and are really looking forward to the day that we can go to Church again as a school. As part of our Lenten journey we looked at the Stations of the Cross and were once again reminded of the sacrifice and suffering that Jesus went through on that journey.
RRS – We looked at Article 29 which says that children have the right to an education system that nurtures their talents and skills. We had a very thought provoking discussion about about how lucky we feel to be in a school that promotes talents and offers such a wide range of after school clubs.
Topic – We used our research skills to find out about the captain of the Titanic, Edward Smith. We learnt that:
Edward Smith was 62 years old when he sailed on the Titanic – HI
He was born on the 27th of January, 1850 – DD
He died on 15th of April 1912 when the ship sank – BP
It is said that his last words were, ‘Well done boys, we have done our duty’. – JZ
Finally….
We created beautiful Spring art work in the style of Pablo Picasso. We drew butterflies, daffodils and tulips and carved up the images drawing a series of straight lines in all directions. We then used the different tones of colours to bring each segment of the picture to life. We are so proud of them as they look wonderful and have brightened up the room!
