Happy New Year! What an exciting start back we have had in Year 5. On Thursday we read Mathew (2:1-12) to understand the story behind the Feast of the Epiphany. We recalled our nativity performances…
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Christmas is popping in Year 5!
In Year 5 we have explored the mechanisms needed to make a pop up book. We started today by making pop up cards! First we followed the template as demonstrated to us, then we let…
Read MoreDouble Double Toil and Trouble
Here in Year 5 we have truly embraced all things dark and sinister! We have finished our English unit on Macbeth and today we made theatre sets in shoe boxes. We have been planning this…
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Year 5 have embraced their new science topic of space. We have investigated our solar system, using ourselves as models of planets. We thought about the distance of each planet from the sun and how…
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Year 5 have enjoyed immersing themselves this term – both in the swimming pool and in all things Greek! The children have enjoyed exploring Greek myths and Ancient Greek history. With this in mind we…
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As part of our Geography curriculum, Year 5 have been learning all about rivers. 5B and 5H were given the chance to make a study at close quarters this week as they travelled to…
Read More🎶Ostinato Ostinato Ostinato!
In their music this week, Year 5 have been creating their own Ostinato rhythm patterns in groups. An Ostinato is a rhythm that repeats over and over. The children worked in groups to compose 4…
Read MoreLearning about Vikings in Year 5
This term, we have been learning about life in Viking Britain. We have designed and sketched figureheads for a Viking longship. Traditionally, Vikings carved these fearsome designs to intimidate their enemies. We have also written…
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The children in Year 5 and 6 have been focusing on their singing technique and preparing a performance. We are currently working on a project with Young Voices and some of the children will be…
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This week we have been very lucky to have Young Shakespeare Company perform a Macbeth workshop for Year 5. The children loved how dramatic and exciting the play was and even got to join in…
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