In RE this week, we created adverts to inform everybody of the true meaning of Advent.

Take a look at our adverts by following the QR code!

In computing today, Year 5 used their computing knowledge on vector drawings to design and make their own vector Christmas cards using the program paint.

Take a look at some of our designs…..

Today, 5D joined Fort Nelson in 1941 where the volunteer forces needed new recruits in the Home Front units: ARP, ATS and Home Guard. We were put through their paces by:

• Performing a Home Guard drill, including a wooden rifle and grenade throwing.
• Develop their understanding of women’s roles in WW2 and practice their aircraft recognition skills.
• Try out the different jobs involved in the ARP unit, including practicing a mock air raid drill.

Following the sessions, led by historical characters, we then decided which organisation to join at the end of the day.

Our final week sees us completing our World War 2 creative home learning, ready to start our learning on WW2 after the half term break. The children are very excited about our deep learning history day on Monday 11th November and our school trip to Fort Nelson on 13th November (5D) and 15th November (5JNS) to become part of a WW2 squadron to complete challenges as if the children were taking on the different job roles undertaken in wartime.

We wish you an enjoyable and restful break over the half term.

Year 5 team!

A massive well done to all Year 5 children for making their evacuation satchels this past week. They are going to look fantastic on our WW2 Deep learning day after half term! We have some incredibly talented sewers in Year 5!

A huge thank you to all of the parents who were able to help – you made it a true success!

Have a chat with your child about what experiment they conducted?

What did they find out? (Conclusion)

What do they wonder?

Welcome to Year 5!

The last two weeks have whizzed by with the children settling so well into the new routines and expectations of Year 5. In English, the children have been enjoying reading Letters from the Lighthouse and writing about Little Freak using figurative language. In maths, the children have been fantastic at demonstrating their place value knowledge and rounding skills. In RE, the children have been reflecting on our school’s Mission Statement and what it means to them. In Science, we have really enjoyed experimenting to discover soluble materials. We have also enjoyed learning to play a ukulele in music, symmetric and asymmetric balances in gymnastics and finding out the cause of WW1 and what countries were involved. It has been a very busy few weeks of very successful learning!

Please remember that Home learning is due on Fridays.

Enjoy your weekend!

Year 5 team