Category Archives: p4

A new sound comes to Pencaitland

Last week P4 had the opportunity to take part in an African drumming session. They heard all about the names of the different drums and played a variety of beats. The pupils had a really enjoyable morning asking some excellent questions. … Continue reading

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P4 Badminton Taster Session

P4 were lucky enough to have the opportunity to develop their badminton skills! The class demonstrated excellent listening skills and achieved success with all the badminton skills they attempted. Take a look at some future badminton stars in action!   … Continue reading

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Badminton for P4

Yesterday all of P4 went to Ross High School for a badminton festival.  They were joined by P4 pupils from Ormiston and Saltoun primary schools. A fun time was had by all.

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Primary 4/5′s day out

On Thursday 29th October we all had a day out visiting Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace.  Our class had studied the life and times of Mary, Queen of Scots and we were keen to learn even more about her!  One … Continue reading

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P4 Oscars 2009

Following our lessons on animation earlier in the year, P4 were given a free hand to create a short animation of their own choice.  The 2 winning entries are shown below:

Yoo Hoo’s Day … Continue reading

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HOWZTHAT?!!!

Never mind the World Twenty20 Cup – Pencaitland’s been the place to be for exciting Cricket for the last 6 weeks as several P3/4s and P4s joined in the Cricket After School Club. A great time was had by all, … Continue reading

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Oh, we do like to be beside the seaside

Today P3/4 and P4 spent a fun-packed day at the beach. First of all we went rock-pooling to Yellowcraig beach where we found a lot of sea creatures. We then had lunch on the beach in North Berwick and spent … Continue reading

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Invertebrates Really Are Interesting!

On Friday Primary 4 lead the upper school assembly. Recently we have been finding out about invertebrates – creatures without a backbone.  We found that there are 5 groups of invertebrates: Molluscs Insects Crustaceans Arachnids Annelids The class split into … Continue reading

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There was a young poet from Pencaitland…..

There once was a big hairy sock Who lived in a draw with a lock One day he got out And wandered about But fell in love with a frock! By Megan and Rosie There once was a large ugly … Continue reading

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The Great Egg Race 2009

Primaries 3/4, 4 and 7 have joined together for The Great Egg Race 2009! Yesterday the 3 classes were split into 12 groups of 6, each with children from the 3 classes and given their challenges for the week.  They … Continue reading

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