last half term we went to Hampton Court Palace, to start off our day, we had to come to school at 7:30 to ensure we had enough time to look around the palace. We were a bit tired but at the same time super excited! Next, the bus had arrived to come pick us up for the long 2 hour journey b...
In Year 5, we have been reading a book named ‘Black Powder’ (in English) and it is based on the Common era, 1605. We are now nearing the end of the book. The main protagonist is a courageous boy, who is a twelve-year-old, called Tom Garnet and his savvy side...
For the start of our spring term, in year 5, we have been reading a book called Black Powder by Ally Sherrick. The protagonist is Tom and he was a twelve-year-old boy in 1605.
For the past few weeks in DT we have been studying and making phone cases out of felt. We have been practising our sewing skills simultaneously and practising new ways to sew e.g. back stitch.
In year 5, in history, we have been looking at Henry VIII and what his life was life in the past. Did you know that Henry is the most famous monarch in the English history?
We have really enjoyed our start to Year 5! Our first two weeks back to school were all focussed around being ready to learn, so that we can have an enjoyable, focussed year and achieve our goals...
Our Year 5's had 2 very different weeks in June and this blog is written by the children to tell you all about the fun activities both groups experienced...
This term, in English, we have been learning about all things ‘eco’! This led to us creating our own eco park collaboratively in groups. To start it all off, we found out the etymology of the word ‘eco’ which means ‘oikos’, which is Greek for home. Our eco p...
In geography this term we have started learning about some of the world's continents. The photo shows an example of the leaflets we created for St Lucia made by Grace.
Mrs Tellett, Mrs Hubbard and Mrs Lusty would like to thank the whole of year 5 for how quickly everyone has adapted to remote learning in the last few week. Both in the classroom and all the children learning from home are engaging well in lesson and making excellent contributions. You have been a p...
This term we have made marble runs in D.T. The first thing we did was to focus on materials and methods to support a free standing structure. We then looked at skills to help us add bends to our runs and ensure they were connected correctly.
In PSHE this term we have been learning about anti-social behaviour, alcohol and drugs. We have really enjoyed these topics and have learnt some new information.