1. Paradykes Primary School
A Year in P5
Outline of P5 Learning Journey Aug-Dec
Rights Respecting Schools focus – Aug/Sept
Harvest Festival
Parent/Carer Meetings
Numeracy & maths will include number, time, fractions and patterns.
Writing genres will include newspaper articles, character descriptions and persuasive.
Topics will include natural disasters. country comparison and chemical reactions.
Expressive Arts – A focus on art & design , looking at the work of famous artists for inspiration.
Health Well Being (HWB) will include knowing the steps to take in an emergency situation.
Outline of P5 Learning Journey Dec - Mar
Scots Recitation
Scotland Theme – Jan/Feb
Book Month – Feb/March
Film Night - Feb
Numeracy & maths - – money, measurement and shape.
Writing genres will include poetry and report writing.
Topics will include Scottish inventors lakes & lochs and planet earth.
Expressive Arts –dance & drama
RME - Christianity
HWB will include team games.
Outline of P5 Learning Journey Mar -Jun
Sports Day – tbc
Celebration of Learning Evening
P5 school outing
Numeracy & maths.- expressions, data handling and probability
Writing genres will include persuasive arguments and stories.
Topics will include the Victorians and the human body.
Expressive Arts - music
RME - Hinduism
HWB – food and health
Paradykes
Primary School
Welcome to P5
Miss Nicola Thorburn, Class Teacher
Mr Tim Wallace, Head Teacher
Mrs Darryl Wilson, Depute Head Teacher
Web :
@ParadykesP

2. Positive Behaviour in P5
Learning and Teaching in P5
Learning and Teaching in P5
At Paradykes Primary School we aim to provide a broad education that meets the needs of all of our learners. All children will be supported and challenged, enabling them to develop skills to use across the curriculum at all levels for learning, life and work. They will develop the four capacities - to become confident individuals, effective contributors, successful learners and responsible citizens. By doing so, we aim to prepare our learners to take their place as adults in society.
A number of active learning approaches are used, including :
Whole class / group / individual teaching
Co-operative group work
Peer and self assessment
“Think/pair/share” and “Talking Partners”
Involvement in the Personal Learning Process
The lessons will aim to be fun, practical and interactive. Some lessons will be delivered as discrete subjects while others will be taught through interdisciplinary themes.
We will celebrate pupils’ achievements both in school and outwith school, through various means, in order to encourage children to be confident and to take pride in their efforts.
In school : We always welcome parental/carer participation, whether through regular volunteering, accompanying us on trips/outdoor activities or, by supporting school events.
At home : Here are some ideas which you may find useful to assist your child with their learning this session :
Reading – Ask your child to discuss the content of the text and characters.
Maths – Support your child by regularly checking their Learn Its
We look forward to working with you and your child this session! Please contact us if you have any concerns via telephone ( ), by or by making an appointment through the school office. Thank you.
What does a P5 Pupil Need ?
General
School uniform
Appropriate outdoor jacket
Please remember to name all clothes and equipment.
Gym Kit
T-shirt
Shorts/joggers
Indoor gym shoes/trainers
Gym bag
Other Items
Water bottle
What does P5 Home Learning Look Like ?
The following tasks are compulsory weekly tasks:
Reading (at least twice weekly, due on a Monday and a Thursday).
Basic Number facts(practise those that you can’t answer instantly).
Maths task (weekly always given on a Tuesday and due on a Friday).
Positive Behaviour in P5
In Primary 5 we aim to create an atmosphere of mutual respect, trust and responsibility. We celebrate those children who go Over and Above through certificates, praise notes home, invite to Hot Chocolate Friday and other rewards. As part of our Rights Respecting Schools focus, each class has created a charter which outlines individual and class rights, along with expectations for all children to be READY to Learn, RESPECTFUL to all and to keep everyone SAFE. Further information regarding our Climate for Learning (Positive Behaviour System) can be requested through the school office/website.
How Can Parents/Carers Help?