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…
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Learning 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…
Read MoreYoung Voices
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…
Read MoreYear 5 Shakespeare Workshop
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…
Read MoreYear 5 Swimming Lessons
Children in 5H have had a fantastic two-week crash course at Hatfield Swimming Centre. They have been working toward meeting the National Curriculum requirements for swimming. By the end of their course, most of the…
Read MoreSports Day!
Last Friday, we had a wonderful afternoon in the sunshine for our annual Sports Day. Everyone participated in a variety of races demonstrating excellent skills. The children also demonstrated good sportsmanship, cheering each other on…
Read MoreSave the Bee Letters!
In Year 5, we have written letters to Daisy Cooper MP and sent them off to The House of Commons. Here are a few examples of our letters which not only raise awareness of the…
Read MoreNew Year 5 Homework Grid for Summer 2 Half Term
Year 5 Home Learning Grid Summer 2 Here is the new Year 5 Homework Grid. We have used the children’s ideas, linked to our learning and hope they enjoy completing the assignments. Four assignments should…
Read MoreSolar Eclipse!
Despite a slightly overcast morning for lots of people in St. Albans, a few breaks in the cloud meant that we were able to see the Solar Eclipse safely this week using two pieces of…
Read MoreAmazing Angles
In Year 5 this week, we have been investigating angles. We have drawn and measured angles using a protractor and then created fantastic art work using our new skills. We have learnt that angles on…
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