Bellsquarry Primary School
Class Year Plan ~ Session 2013/14
Term Jan – March Class Primary 5
Mathematics
Number, money and measure: multiplication and division
Shape, position and movement: 2D shape
Problem solving and mental maths strategies
Literacy and English
Writing: non fiction
Reading: personal and group reading, comprehension skills linked to Burns poetry
Listening and talking: Scottish poetry
Modern Languages: German
Health and Wellbeing
Mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing: Rights Respecting Schools programme – discussion of UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, Internet safety
PE: circuits training, hockey
Food and health: nutrition and food hygiene
Sciences
Forces, electricity and waves: floating and sinking
RME
Christianity: Easter
World religions: Passover
Social Studies
People, past events and societies: Titanic
People, place and environment: Scotland
Expressive Arts
Art and design: modelling and design activities (related to Titanic)
Drama: scripted drama (link to RME)
Dance: Scottish country dancing
Music:
Technologies
Technological developments in society: structure of the Titanic and design flaws
ICT to enhance learning: powerpoint presentations, using the internet as an effective research tool
Computing science: using PIP for directions
Interdisciplinary learning
- School committees (P4-7)
The work and life of the school
- Religious Observance – assemblies based on shared values in the school
- Whole school events e.g. Scottish poetry competition, Easter service
- Activities related to the school’s Eco action plan
- Activities related to the Rights Respecting School action plan
- P4-7 school show ‘Cinderella Rockerfella’
- Pupil Council
- Sponsored run (March, weather permitting)
Personal achievement opportunities
- Class assembly (add date if for parents)
- House points
- Learner’s Journey / Personal Learning Plans
- Curriculum for Excellence certificates (given out at assemblies)
