Thank you to all the children who brought in their home learning for our space topic last half term. We have seen some amazing models, power points and fact files showing excellent commitment to learning at home.

This half term year 5 are focusing on Ancient Egypt! The children will be delving deep into the history of Egypt learning about mummification, hieroglyphic art work, dance and much more!

They have received home learning pyramids (attached below) in line with this topic and RE focussing on our current unit of Lent. They should choose at least one of the activities to complete by the 1st of April (the last day of term).

We look forward to seeing what the children produce!

The Year 5 Team

What a great start to our new topic of WW2! Our main focus in literacy at present is monologues and we have been so impressed by the standard of writing from all the children in year 5 and the empathy they have shown.

We were lucky enough to have a WW2 veteran in yesterday where the children could question him on the life of being an evacuee. They absolutely loved it and acquired so much information which will enable them to write their next monologues. It was very appropriate for the time of year and gave the children time to reflect for those who fought in the war.

The children will recieve a letter today to inform parents about a trip to the D-Day museum which will take place on Tuesday the 18th of November. We do apologise for such short notice but workshop places required have only recently become available. We do thank you for your co-operation in this.

The Year 5 Team

Another busy day and the children barely had time to breathe from reveille at 7.00 to lights out a little after 11.oopm. The day started with another short coach trip through Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly  Circus to the Globe theatre. Here we we treated to a tour of the theatre and the children even got a taste of acting on the famous stage. Then it was into a drama workshop, where children had to become Macbeth, his wife and a witch to bring out their inner Thespians. After lunch, we walked to the Tate Modern where we were free to explore the gallery’s finest paintings and sculptures.

Following the all important trip to the gift shop, we then headed back to the hotel for a shotgun dinner before heading straight back out on the coach headed for the west end to watch The Lion King at the Lyseum theatre.

Finally, we arrived back at the hotel, where it was straight into PJ’s before lights out.

What a jam packed brilliant day. After viewing the natural history museum and London eye, along with lots of walking, everyone is looking forward to a good night’s sleep (especially the teachers).

On route to London with some very excited year 5’s (and teachers), first stop the Natural History Museum!

We will try and keep you all posted as much as we can about our amazing adventures in London. 

Over the past couple of weeks year 5 have been focusing on the features of autobiographies and biographies in their english lessons. Following on from our anti-bullying week the children have been researching disabled athletes, and will be focussing their biographies on a disabled athlete of their choice.

Yesterday afternoon year 5 were so excited! We were lucky enough to have a young disabled althlete into the school for the children  to put on their ‘interview hats’ and meet an international athlete. He was an inspiration to us all through his commitment to his sport and the accomplishments and awards he has achieved. The children were so excited to hear Arthurs story and passion for his sport and even recieved his autograph at the end!

We cannot wait to read the biographies the children produce in the up and coming english lessons!

The Year 5 Team