Eleanor from REIM Training delivered an excellent and very informative presentation to the children on Internet Safety. She stressed the importance of staying safe online on all occasions and reminded everyone to think of the three keywords, STOP, BLOCK and TELL when using a device. Everyone present brought home an Online Safety Pledge to keep and learn from.
We decorated our classroom door to celebrate World Book Day on Thursday 5th March.
An afternoon was spent in Class making electrical circuits using batteries, bulbs, crocodile clips and a variety of buzzers, switches and propellers. It was a very interesting hands on learning experience for everyone in P5P.
Rachel from Bryson Energy gave a very interesting talk to both P5 Classes on Energy and how we can get the most out of it in our daily lives. All of the children listened intently and answered enthusiastically.
Stephen and Aaron from Portadown Fire Station spoke to both P5 Classes on the importance of Fire Safety in the home in the run up to Christmas. They were very impressed with the children’s listening skills and also the wide range of questions that the children asked. Hopefully, what the children heard and learned today will stand them in good stead if they ever are faced with a Fire in their home.
The children enjoyed themselves trying Yoga for the first time, based on a Minecraft theme. As well as having fun, this gave the children the opportunity to improve their flexibility, their posture and core strength. Listening carefully to instructions was also a key factor.
Eleanor from REIMS Training spoke to the children about how to stay safe when Online. This was an excellent experience for P5P and it is hoped that the children will have learned a great deal about Online Safety.
Yesterday afternoon, P5P invited our P7 class to work with and collaborate with them on building and extending their knowledge and understanding of using the IZAK 9 cubes and how to work as part of a team. This fantastic numeracy resource is used primarily in Key Stage 2, so this was a fitting opportunity for the P7 pupils to aid their P5 counterparts. As you can see from the photographs, children worked well together and communicated effectively. P5 will appreciate this extra assistance when they use the blocks for their upcoming Shared Education numeracy lessons. Many thanks to Mr Poots for inviting our class to help. It really was our pleasure.
Izak9 is a Numeracy Resource which really encourages the children to think and problem solve. To help P5P to get the most out of the Cubes, the boys and girls from P7T shared their knowledge and considerable expertise with the younger children. Many thanks to Mr Teggarty for allowing his Class to help the P5’s with their Numeracy learning. To be honest, I think that P7T also thoroughly enjoyed the experience!
P5P used a variety of materials and resources to construct their own Ancient Egyptian Pyramids. The Pyramids made from Marshmallows were not destined to last for thousands of years and were quickly consumed at the end of the lesson!
