P5mw Learn it! Log it! Blog it!

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Recently, we have been learning about fractions. In particular, we have looked at fractions of shapes and identified different amounts such as quarters, halves, fifths and tenths. We have also been looking at fractions of amounts such as 1/4 of 36 and 1/5 of 2,500. We will continue to do this over the next week and home learning will reflect this.

In writing, we have been looking at narratives. So we imagined a scenario where the children arrived to school and there were no teachers! The children had to think about a title, set the scene, include a problem and think of a resolution to save the day! Mr Muller was really impressed with most of the pieces of writing he marked. Well done P5MW!

In PE we have been completing circuits. We love doing them with the other P5 class and we work our way round each station in mixed groups. We used record sheets to record our progress and try and beat our previous week’s targets.

*SHOW AUDITIONS* Please note that on Monday 30th January both P5 classes will be completing auditions for parts in the P5-7 assembly. We have given out mock scripts to those children who said they were interested in taking a big speaking part in the assembly to learn over the weekend. Each child from P5MW and P5HP has been given the equal opportunity to audition on several occasions. More roles will become available over the coming days for other parts (speaking and non-speaking) in the show.

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Literacy:

In literacy, we have been learning about Greek Mythology.  This has been our comprehension and writing focus since we returned after Christmas.  We have written our own myths and legends and we will be submitting some entries to Armadale Academy to be included in a cluster project novel, along with some Greek mythology artwork.

Numeracy:

In numeracy, we have been learning about square and cubed numbers, the square root of a number and prime numbers.  We have used our knowledge to complete very complex word problems and problem solving scenarios.  In maths, we have been finding the area and perimeter of different objects using our multiplication skills.

IDL:

We are very excited about our P5-7 show!  We are already learning our lines and songs.  We all have an important role to play in the show and we are busy designing stage backgrounds, stage directions, props and choreography to go along with our section of the show!  We can’t wait to share it with you on Thursday 16th March!

We are also taking part in a social enterprise project.  We have decided as a year group to have a juice bar in school.  This will be a non-profit organisation with the proceeds going to a charity of the children’s choice.  A group of P7 pupils will be taking part in a Dragon’s Den event at Howden Park Centre to try and get funding to start our project.  We have worked together in groups to create a business model, logo, slogan and name for our juice bar.  Details will be shared with you soon!

Other Achievements:

We organised and ran another successful coffee morning to raise money for our Galaday float.  Thank you to all who donated baking and came along to support us!

O –I have enjoyed learning about the Greek Gods and Goddesses.

B – I’ve enjoyed doing square numbers because it is fun to learn a new way to do something in numeracy.

E – I liked learning how to find the area of an object in maths.

J – I think our learning has been more creative this term.

P5 Blog! 27.1.23

So far this term we have been learning about loads of different things! Here are some quotes from the class.

  • We have been learning Scottish words and how to sound them out – EG
  • I enjoyed learning about Chinese New Year in literacy this week – AG
  • I was glad we practised sit ups and push ups in PE when we were learning about fitness – LG

We are also looking forward to some things that are still yet to happen!

  • We are looking forward to the show we are going to put on for the adults – LK
  • I cannot wait until our P5 camp – EM
  • I am looking forward to playing rugby in PE – TB

We hope you enjoy reading about our learning 🙂