Year 5 Online Safety
This half term, Year 5 have worked together to create their own stories about how to stay safe online.
They've pulled together from class discussions, real-world situations and previous safety lessons to help plan fantastic stories.
Well done Year 5!
Year 5's Chester Zoo Workshop
Year 5 students had a unique opportunity to learn about UK native animals through an engaging workshop at school conducted by Ashley from Chester Zoo. This educational visit is part of Chester Zoo's outreach initiatives, which aim to inspire and educate young minds about wildlife conservation and…
Year 5 and The Paperbag Prince
This half term in our literacy sessions Year 5 has been reading "The Paperbag Prince".
In the enchanting world of children's literature, Colin Thompson's "The Paper Bag Prince" stands out as a powerful tribute to the rejuvenating force of nature. The story revolves around an unlikely…
Year 5 and Chrome's Music Maker
Year 5 students have embarked on a creative journey with Chrome Music Maker, a free online tool for music creation.
They’ve learned about musical loops, a short piece of music that repeats indefinitely, and used a variety of instruments to create their own. The project encouraged collaboration,…
Using Google Earth to explore a timelapse
Year 5 students recently embarked on a digital expedition with Google Earth’s Timelapse feature to witness the profound effects of climate change. This powerful tool allowed them to see the Earth’s surface changes over time, revealing the stark reality of environmental transformations. From the…
Year 5's Body Percussion
Year 5 explored the concept of looping in music through the engaging medium of body percussion. They learned to create sounds using their hands, feet, and bodies and then looped these sounds to form rhythmic patterns.
By layering these loops in groups, they composed intricate musical pieces.…
Fly Me To The Moon
The Earth-Moon Distance
The first stop on their cosmic journey was understanding the distance between the Earth and the Moon. The children learned that this distance is approximately 385,000 kilometres.
The Height of the ISS
Next, the children turned their attention to the…
Year 5 debating - Should we use plastic?
In our Year 5 class this morning, students engaged in a spirited debate on plastic use after learning about ocean pollution from videos such as Blue Planet II.
They ranked everyday plastic items by necessity and discussed the material's pros and cons.
The debate highlighted the urgent…
Year 5 Exploring Australia's trade routes and The Great Barrier Reef
In our geography session this afternoon, Year 5 were asked a simple question - 'Do oceans matter?'
Our first task involved examining how we use our oceans and exploring how Australia imports and exports goods. Australia sends most of their top exports (iron, coal and petroleum gas) largely by…
The Edible Cosmos: Year 5’s Oreo Moon Phases
The Edible Cosmos: Year 5’s Oreo Moon Phases
In the quest to understand the celestial dance of our moon, Year 5 students have embarked on a deliciously educational journey. With a pack of Oreo cookies and a splash of creativity, they’ve transformed the classroom into a confectionery cosmos,…
Year 5 Online Safety - Boys and Girls Online
In our Year 5 online safety lessons, we delved into the world of media stereotypes. As digital natives, our students are exposed to a plethora of media content every day – from TV shows and movies to social media and advertisements.
By empowering our students with media literacy skills, we hope…
Year 5 and the Terrible Tudors!
This half term in history, Year 5 have been delving in to the history of the Tudors.
We’ve studied various aspects of this moment in time, such as:
- Was Henry VIII a fair ruler or a tyrant?
- Why did Henry VIII have 6 wives?
- What happened to the belongings of people during this time after…