Welcome to Year 5!
Friday 2nd October 2026
Both classes have had another busy week - the photos show the children in science and PE. In the science activities the children were investigating how to separate different mixtures using filtration, sieving and magnetism - we'll shortly be moving onto evaporation to separate a solution! In gymnastics you can see that the children were practicing asymmetrical balances - I think that they have done particularly well!
A Fantastic Start to Year 5!
Our Year 5 children have made a fantastic start to the new school year and have settled into their new routines brilliantly. They have quickly realised that the pace of learning is a little quicker in Year 5, and they have risen to the challenge! We have been really impressed with their enthusiasm, independence and willingness to get stuck into their learning.
The children thoroughly enjoyed our Continents Week, where we focused our learning on the fascinating continent of Africa. They explored its countries, cultures, landscapes and geographical features, developing their understanding of just how diverse the continent is.
As part of our Design and Technology learning, the children also had the opportunity to explore the traditional technique of batik. They designed and created their own colourful African-inspired flags, carefully applying their designs to fabric. The finished pieces are fantastic and the children should be very proud of their creativity and attention to detail!
Our Geography learning has taken us on an exciting journey into the world of natural disasters. The children have been investigating different types of natural disasters, including earthquakes, volcanoes and other extreme events. They have been exploring what causes natural disasters, where they occur and why some areas of the world are more vulnerable than others. The children have been asking some fantastic questions and developing their geographical knowledge as they investigate the powerful forces that shape our planet.
Our Geography learning has also provided a wonderful opportunity to make connections with Music. The children are currently discovering the music of the famous Italian composer Antonio Vivaldi, focusing particularly on his well-known work The Four Seasons. They are beginning to explore how composers can use music to represent the world around us, including changes in weather and the different seasons. We are looking forward to hearing how the children respond to and interpret Vivaldi's music as their learning develops.
In PE, the children have been busy developing their hockey skills with our SCS coaches. They have been working on their control, passing, movement and teamwork, while developing their confidence when playing games. During our indoor PE sessions, the children have also been developing their gymnastics skills. They are building upon their strength, balance and coordination, learning how to control their movements and perform sequences with increasing precision.
It has been wonderful to see our Year 5 children embracing the challenges of their new year group. They have already shown that they are ready to work hard, try new things and take greater responsibility for their learning. We can't wait to see what the rest of Year 5 has in store!
