For anti-bullying week P5 have created a very moving iMovie to demonstrate why friendship and respect it’s important when facing bullying. We showed it to the whole school at a special assembly and everyone enjoyed watching it and discussing it. Brilliant work P5.
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Who let the Pigs Out? P5!!!
Primary 5 today had a trip to nursery to reacquaint themselves with the guinea pigs – Muffin and Biscuit – before we host them later in the month! The furry friends will be arriving in P5 the week after next and will be shared around several classes during their two-week holiday to St Mary’s. After a cuddle with both we got to ask some questions about guinea pig care. We have also been doing a little bit of learning and writing about this too. We can’t wait for our piggy pals to join us in P5!
P5 martial arts and mindfulness focus
P5 have been enjoying some martial arts and mindfulness in small groups. Some of the class have been attending One Mind United Mirae Kuk Sool Korean martial arts in Polbeth where they have been learning multiple skills with the main focus on values and discipline. Under the expert tutelage of Master John, pupils have been learning explicit listening skills, following instructions and showing respect. Other pupils have been enjoying mindfulness with a focus on health and well-being.
P6’s busy week
Last week P6 enjoyed the European day of languages and particularly enjoyed tasting baguettes, cheese and sausages!
On Friday we had a super fun Sharing our Learning! First we showed parents what we do in reading, then we went outside to share some games we learned at camp! Parents weren’t at all competitive – NOT! Well done everyone!
P5’s leap of faith!
Primary 5’s second day at camp was super! After a hearty breakfast we got ready for our two final challenges – the low ropes and leap of faith. The leap of faith towers above the trees in the woods and our P5 all took it in turns to brave the climb! Once at the top we had to leap forward to touch the swinging ball. Well done to those who made it all the way!
We enjoyed a lovely lunch and some games in the sunshine before we had to say goodbye to camp. We all agreed it ended too soon but was amazing fun, and we look forward to returning in P7!
P5’s evening activities at camp
After a lovely evening meal P5 got ready for the campfire and talent show. We also encountered an unexpected guest – a friendly neighbourhood cat who we named Jingles. He joined us around the campfire and even won the talent show with his chasing sticks and roll routine with Mrs Sinclair! Next we toasted marshmallows around the campfire and then enjoyed some hot chocolate and cake. We rounded the evening off with some games and music in the lounge before settling back into our bunks and getting our PJs on ready for bed! What an amazing day, and the weather truly made it even more spectacular!
P5’s sunshine afternoon at camp!
What an afternoon we have had! After a delicious lunch, we headed straight for crate climb where we worked as a team to climb as high as we could! We learned how to use a harness and shouted ‘timber’ when the crates fell! Next we did Nightline – where we were blindfolded and had to follow the trail around the woods. Now it’s time for dinner and later campfire!
P5’s camp adventure begins
P5 arrived at camp to glorious weather! After a short orientation we played some team games and then settled into our dorms where we unpacked. Then we played pass the hoop around the circle and a game where we had to tie knots with rope around a giant tree and then untie them again! We enjoyed a filling lunch and are now heading out for afternoon activities!
Primary 5’s busy week
This week in Primary 5 we are having lots of fun and working hard too! Sport-wise we enjoyed a trip to the swimming pool and have been enjoying playing some team-building games in the sports hall.
In literacy we are enjoying our second Roald Dahl novel and will start our descriptive writing next week to describe one of his characters. Pupils have also settled well into their reading and spelling groups. In numeracy we are exploring times tables and counting in 25s and 100s on a number line. We have also learned how to say our birthday in Spanish. Great work everyone!
Primary 5 are smashing it!
Welcome back Primary 5 and what a first two weeks we are having! We are showing super listening skills and are embodying the school values. We are creating our class charter and have also been discussing why learning and taking pride in our work is so important.
For our class story this term we will focus on the works of Roald Dahl – we have already read The Magic Finger and are now reading Fantastic Mr Fox. In our smaller reading groups we are learning to summarise, predict, clarify and question.
In numeracy we are focussing on the four operations with a focus on multiplication. This week we have learned how to make arrays and use multiplication grids.
We are also having lots of fun – we start the day with fun challenges, and are enjoying creative play. We have set up a Scotmid Shop in our creative corner and are setting up a football theme in our doll’s house. We are also looking forward to Football Mondays.
Primary 5 I’m so excited about the year ahead – I know you are going to smash it so go Team Primary 5!
