Y5 Four in a Row
Year Five have been tackling our latest spelling topic - the silent 'b' - by challenging each other with a Four-in-a-row task.
#embrace #wemakethedifference
PCSOs visit Y5
Y5 had 2 of our local PCSOs in class this week, teaching us about the impacts of theft and how to report theft to the police. They also taught us about being safe online, especially with many children receiving internet-enabled devices over Christmas. We asked lots of interesting questions and…
Y5 Solar System
Year Five have been really enjoying our science topic - all about space and our solar system.
We've been learning about mass, gravitational pull and why the first four planets are rocky, while the furthest 4 are gas giants. Why do you think?
Y5 runway visitor park
Y5 have been touring Manchester airport, Terminal 2, visiting Concorde and sitting on the flight deck of a retired DC-10! We’ve seen our forces learning in action, seeing how aircraft are streamlined and overcome air resistance and gravity to take off. What a day!
#enjoy…
Y5 playground leaders
Year Five have been undertaking training on how to become our new playground leaders! We spent the day learning how to create playground games and how to resource them.
We trialled our new games at break and lunchtime, starting with ‘Messy Room’.
#enjoy #embrace #evolve…
Y5 The Highwayman
Y5 have been enjoying. writing their independent pieces for The Highwayman. We've also been practising our oracy by reading our final pieces aloud.
Y5 Anti-Bullying Week
This week, Y5 have been taking part in Anti-Bullying week - focusing on respect, using respectful resolutions and suggestions even when faced with a confrontation, so that we can all voice our opinions whilst maintaining respect, kindness and courtesy for each other. We took part in a live lesson…
Y5 Battle of Britain
Year Five have immersed themselves in the key dates of The Battle of Britain, learning about RADAR, The Greatest Day, The Hardest Day and Battle of Britain Day - when the Luftwaffe ended their unsuccessful campaign to dominate the skies over Britain. #embrace #wemakethedifference…
Y5 Remembrance Week
Year Five have started Remembrance Week off with a bang! We visited Western Approaches HQ in Liverpool, to learn about The Battle of the Atlantic and The Battle of Britain. We saw the famous map room, took a tour of a typical street during the blitz and handled historical artifacts. What an…
Y5 Learn about Nelson Mandela
Year Five have been learning about Nelson Mandela as part of Black History Month. We researched who he was and how he became a symbol of unity and hope for the people of South Africa - fighting against apartheid laws. #embrace #blackhistorymonth #wemakethedifference
Y5 smashing their reading
Year Five are flying with their reading books - some of us on our 5th reading book in 6 weeks! Every morning, we come into class and whip our books out for some quality reading time. #enjoy #reading #wemakethedifference
Year 5 investigate Anglo-Saxon artefacts
Year 5 were fascinated by the range of Viking and Anglo-Saxon artefacts we had on display - introducing them to the Anglo-Saxon invasion of Britain in the next part of our history learning. We looked at a Viking sword hilt, a shield boss, Anglo-Saxon pottery stamps and coins they would have…