Category Archives: Primary 5/6

We learned that magnetism is a force. A magnetism has north and south poles just like the earth. Poles attract or repel. Magnets work on iron based metals not aluminium or brass. We used this knowledge to make race track games.

Due to (very) late change we had to change from our initial plan to study food webs. However we had an absolutely fabulous account of the Battle of Culloden instead. We had lots of happy children who behaved impeccably. We’ll done everyone! Of course none of this would have been possible without our parent volunteersContinue reading “Culloden Battlefield”

We are learning about Food Chains in Science. The children found out about Carnivores, herbivores and omnivores then created a fact file about the different types.

What a great time we all had at the Spring Funday! Thank you to all the P7s who have worked hard to prepare the events for us. It’s time for the holidays so we wish everyone a restful break and we will see the children back on 17th April.

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We experimented with cup and string” telephones”. The children discovered that the string must be taut in order to transport the vibrations along the string from speaker to listener. they also discovered that someone touching the string stops these vibrations and hence the sound. This was a good demonstration of the link between sound andContinue reading “Telephones”

We had a great time in Science Week finding out about our world around us. We are learning about Mary queen of Scots who throughout her captivity , sent secret messages to her supporters in France and Spain. We also learned about the French Resistance and how they sent secret messages during World War II.Continue reading “Secret Scientists”

Boccia (BO -CHA) is an Italian game similar to French boules or our grass bowl -there are even hints of curling ! the children had a great time and is sure to become an Inshes favourite. Thanks to the Sports Leaders for a professional coaching session!

We were very lucky to have Benedetti Music visit the school on Wednesday. The children had a great time joining in communal music making.