Category Archives: Primary 5B

This week the class calculated the area of regular and irregular shapes as well as estimating and measuring in mm, cm and metres. In writing they changed the endings of stories and developed their knowledge of root words in spelling. They continue to develop a range of skills during both the swimming lessons and P.EContinue reading “Term 4 Week 9”

This week the class wrote magical narratives which were both entertaining and exciting. It’s great to see confidence growing and lots of writing features used to good effect. In maths we looked at writing time as analogue and digital and using am / pm. During science the class learned about different types of food chainsContinue reading “Term 4 Week 5”

The class have started learning about time – analogue and digital. We have revised o’clock, half past, quarter past, quarter to and are looking at 5 minute intervals too. In writing the focus is on using a range of writing techniques, including varied punctuation, adjectives, adverbs, metaphors/similes as well as building drama before reaching resolution.Continue reading “Weeks 3 and 4 Term 4”

The class have worked hard again this week and it’s great to see the progress as well as confidence grow. In maths we have continued to learn about data handling and reading tables for information. In reading we are working on using punctuation prompts to increase fluency and intonation. The class are enjoying learning howContinue reading “Term 4 Week 2”

It was great to see the class ready for learning and happy to see each other after the Easter break. In science we learnt about photosynthesis and created some colourful posters, with key information. In maths we learnt about tally marks, tables and pictographs. In reading there was a mixture of texts including a playContinue reading “Term 4 Week 1”

This week the class enjoyed getting outside to play team games during P.E. It was good to see them thinking about strategies to help them win, as well as working collaboratively. For writing they wrote narratives for Jack and Jill and it was good to see them using a wide range of techniques to makeContinue reading “Term 3 Week 13”

This week some members of our class participated at the McRobert Cup cross country competition. They were a real credit to the school and all put in fantastic performances. On Thursday the P5s attended Inshes Church for some Easter workshops. The children participated in a range of activities around the story and significance of EasterContinue reading “Term 3 Week 12”

This week the class enjoyed a session of disc golf. They learnt a range of skills and had fun too. On Friday they played dodgeball, basketball and football. It was good to see them working together in friendly competition. We started learning about angles in maths and read a variety of text types during literacyContinue reading “Term 3 Week 11”

This week the class wrote narratives about Humpty Dumpty. They worked hard to include speech, similes and metaphors. It’s great to see them applying different techniques to produce super writing. In maths they continued to add, subtract, multiply and divide to calculate answers to money word problems. The class read and answered questions on theContinue reading “Term 3 Week 10”

Last week the Primary 5s enjoyed a day of learning at Dunmaglass Farm and Estate. The pupils engaged in a variety of activities including learning about renewables, sustainability, game keeping, forestry and farming. Everyone agreed it was a fantastic day. This week the class were learning about the value of money including adding and subtractingContinue reading “Term 3 Weeks 8 and 9”