We had an amazing time visiting West Calder Library on Wednesday. It was a beautiful day and we saw lots of exciting things on the short walk up to the Library. Dominic and Hunter were very excited about the many road signs and warning signs we spotted- these keep people safe. Lochlan was hoping to see a train in the Train Station but we were unlucky- we did see lots of diggers though! When we got to the library, Shay and Laura had the best of times looking through all the books. We were even allowed to borrow a book using our class ticket! We plan to making this a regular outing and return our books after Christmas.

After a bumper Harvest, Ness decided to use the spare apples which were available throughout the school. We explored recipes containing apples and learned how to safely chop and prepare apples for stewing. Well done to everyone who smelled and tasted the cooked apples! We designed a lovely dessert using meringues and custard to have with our stewed apples. Lots of instructions to follow and messy play!

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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A lovely week in Rannoch.

We have enjoyed Outdoor Learning this week in lovely Autumnal sunshine.  We also continued to explore our Topic of Houses and Homes.

We also made our own playdough in Autumnal colours which we really enjoyed!  We have also worked with Numicon to develop our Numeracy skills, and have looked at the initial sound ‘a’ during our Read, Write Inc learning time. We have also enjoyed looking at our new Julia Donaldson books and being read to.

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!

This week we have been very busy!!

We have focused on our learning around the ‘m’ phonic in Literacy, and enjoyed sensory formation of the letter.

In ‘Beyond the number’ we have designed houses using 2-D shapes.

We have also enjoyed ‘Ready. Set. Go.’ races on the ‘kick pitch’. We have also enjoyed ‘hop-scotch’ in the Outdoor Classroom.

We have sung songs to welcome us into the day during our Morning Group sessions.

A lovely week with friends.

A super week …!

We’ve enjoyed sensory painting of Autumn Trees, races on the Kick Pitch and time in the Sensory Room.

We also learned more sounds in our Literacy time and progressed with our recognition of 2-D Shapes in our ‘Beyond Number’ studies.

We also all enjoyed the new Rainbow tunnel in P.E. and the Halloween party.

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.