This morning, Year 5 were invited to watch a dress rehearsal of Oakland’s act 1 performance of Joseph and the technicolour dreamcoat! Wow! What a performance- well done to Oaklands! We were so inspired by their performance that we used the remainder of the day as a music deep learning day. We discussed and shared informed opinions about what we heard, commenting on the context / purpose and impact of the music. We responded to, identify, compare and contrast music with an awareness of the music’s context and purpose and understood and identified why and how the composer has used key features / devices. We then responded to the music through art. Finally, we researched all about the fantastic composer: Andrew Lloyd Webber.

There is still time to book tickets for the performances at Oaklands and tickets will be available at the door.

Break a leg, team Joseph at Oaklands!

The children braved the wind and rain and completed Level one of their Bike ability course.

This afternoon 5JNS Level two riders took their learning to the road.

Welcome back Year 5 – we hope that you had a restful and enjoyable Christmas holidays.

We have an active and exciting Spring 1 half term ahead of us, including:

English: Boy in the Tower and Pandora

Maths: Measure, fractions and geometry

RE: Christmas and Revelations

Science: Space and gravity

PE: Swimming, netball and bikeability

Geography: Australia and natural resources

Music: Space

Computing: Selection in physical computing

Reminders:

Library: 5D- Tuesday 5JNS- Thursday

Swimming: 5JNS- Wednesday

Home learning: Friday

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!