Baking Bonanza

In class, we have been learning about weight and capacity. To test our knowledge and skills in measuring, we decided to do some baking. The children voted on chocolate buns and Smartie cookies.

We split up into two groups and followed the recipes carefully to make the mixture.

The cookies grew and grew in the oven and they tasted delicious!

We think something went a tiny bit wrong with the bun mixture, possibly over-mixing or not enough flour. They were not as spongy as we hoped but still tasted brilliant (especially with the amazing chocolate icing and sprinkles). 

Brilliant Bushcraft

Whilst some of the lucky P5's were having fun in Hoy, the rest of us were learning how to make safe, outdoor fires in a Bush-craft lesson.

Ingrid, Keri and Archie took in a brilliant selection of sticks from home.

We sorted them into three size piles: matchsticks, pencils and fingers.

Using dried grass, shredded paper and cotton wool we made a nest in our colanders. 

Then, with the flint sticks, we lit the fires!

We toasted marshmallows over the fire, yum!

But had to blow on them as they were roasting hot in the middle!

Spring Sunshine

Friday was such a wonderful day we could not face being stuck in the warm classroom - so we moved our classroom outside. 

We did reading, maths and writing in the wonderful warmth of the sun and moved the tables into the shade for the afternoon so that we didn't overheat. 

Viking Invasion!

This afternoon the P4-5 pupils had an invasion from a group of rather angry looking Vikings! 

Watch out Orphir!

Snowy Success for our Daily Mile

We didn't let the snow stop us doing our 'mile a day' challenge. We wrapped up warm (but soon over-heated!) and put on our wellies to complete our daily mile. It'll take more than snow to stop us, the sun even came out which was a nice surprise!

Fantastic Friday Visitors!

Today we had a wonderful visit from Katie and her mum Sarah! It was so lovely to see Katie again and learn about how much she has changed and developed. We all had questions and found out that she loves to eat almost anything and really enjoys the swimming pool!

We played games with Katie, she loved the picture puzzles and took along her shape toy we bought her last year. She is very good at it!

Katie seemed to enjoy the songs we were singing to her. We read her the story 'Chocolate Mousse for Greedy Goose' and her favourite page was the duck!

Winners!

A MASSIVE congratulations to the boys and girls in Primary 4/5 who won Orkney's Dragon's Den competition last week with their recipe book. The class company, Swadge, have worked incredibly hard to make it a success and we look forward to the launch event on Saturday!

Presenting to the Dragons

Swadge

With our trophy and certificate back at school!