Classes

Primary 5

JIT Animation

We used JIT animation to consolidate our learning and favourite facts on the Rainforest. We used iPads and Surface Pros to explore and use features of JIT. We enjoyed creating jungle scenes with moving characters that talked to tell us some interesting facts. What fun in making mini movies for us all to watch and share ideas and creativity!

Chester's Challenge

Chester's Challenge is part of NI Chest Heart and Stroke's Wells Schools Programme which aims to reach the next generation to help prevent them from developing chest, heart and stroke illnesses. The children in P5 enjoyed taking part in this programme over 3 sessions with the charity and learnt all about healthy eating, healthy snacks, exercise, ways to relax and reading food labels. The lessons were interactive, fun and interesting.

Thank you so much for a wonderful programme!

Artist Study

As part of our Rainforest Topic we studied the famous artist Henri Rousseau. After being inspired by his jungle paintings we interpreted his work by using a range of paper to create a collage of 'Tiger in the Storm. Surprised!'

We then used our knowledge of the artist to write a fact poster on Microsoft Word. We used many special features like changing font styles, adding a page border, adjusting clipart picture and a page background. We couldn't wait to show our work off to our class to have a discussion about the fantastic posters!

Numeracy Learning in P5

Numeracy Learning in P5 Pictures

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Getting Creative!

Getting Creative Pictures

Literacy Time

As part of our Term 1 topic on, 'The Egyptians,' we read the story, 'The Egyptian Cinderella.'

We completed many activities and tasks around this book including a before reading novel study, made predictions, completed a PMI on the story using our Thinking Hats and a compare and contrast task. We compared this version to the original Cinderella. We thought about main characters, settings, unkind characters, story endings etc. Check out our learning below!

Literacy Time Pictures

P5 PE

Rainforest Dioramas

Rainforest Topic

Our topic for Term 2 is on, 'The Rainforest'. We will be learning about the layers of the Rainforest, animals, insects, medicines and locate Rainforests across the world. We will be exploring and investigating pictures, PowerPoints, books, websites, videos to help us learn important facts on our topic. We will also be using Microsoft software to create reports and posters, creating a wide range of art pieces inspired by the Rainforest including weaving, collages, watercolour and junk art. We will also use our knowledge in many writing activities as well as extending our learning across other areas of the curriculum including Numeracy, PDMU and Music. Keep an eye out for amazing pictures and updates throughout Term 2!

Learning all about the Rainforest

Weaving

We have been learning all about weaving here in P5. We studied the history of weaving, weaving across the world and things that are woven. We completed some paper weaving to introduce ourselves to the technique and then progressed onto using a hand held loom using yarn and fabric to create some wonderful wall hangings.

We also read the story, 'The Goat in the Rug' to follow the goat Geraldine through the process of Navajo weaving. this story introduce us to the the vocabulary and language around weaving as well as showing us the lengthy and detail effort that goes into Navajo weaving.

Check out the pictures below!

Weaving Pictures

Mind Reading Numeracy Task

We have been studying 2D shapes and their properties in detail here in P5. To consolidate our learning we worked together in pairs. One of us had secret 2D shape patterns and we had to describe the patterns using a range of mathematical language around position and properties of 2D shapes to our partner and they had to listen carefully and follow instructions in order to draw the 2D shape pattern without naming the shape. We extended our learning and took advantage of the snow that day and described and instructed some more 2D shape patterns out in the snow using paint brushes. We had a fantastic day of learning!