Friday 3rd October 2025
The children have had a wonderful few weeks and are now fully settled into the routine of Year 5. In PE, they are continuing to develop their gymnastics skills, working on rope climbing and practising inversions on the bars. Geography has been a real highlight, with the children thoroughly enjoying their learning about natural disasters—we even managed to gather everyone into the hall to create an exciting earthquake simulation!
In Science, the class has been experimenting with different ways to separate materials and discovering which methods work best. They have also explored dissolving and evaporation, and we are eagerly waiting for our salt water to evaporate so we can observe the salt crystals that form.
In Maths, we have moved on to addition and subtraction. The children have been deepening their understanding of exchanging in addition by using concrete resources such as counters and place value grids. This hands-on approach was a particular favourite, especially as they got to draw directly on their desks!
Finally, in English, the children have done a fantastic job rehearsing our model text—a warning tale—and are now working through the innovation stage. It has been wonderful to see them express themselves in their writing and make use of all the tools we have discussed in preparation for this.
Friday 5th September 2025
The children have settled into Year 5 brilliantly and have had a busy and exciting first week exploring the theme of Africa. Together, we have investigated the geography of the continent, learning about its diverse landscapes, countries, and natural features. The children also discovered the work of a range of African artists and enjoyed recreating some of their vibrant artwork in their own unique styles. As part of our DT project, the class designed and created flags of different African countries, experimenting with the technique of batik as well as practising their sewing skills to bring their designs to life. A highlight of the week was Mr. Geldhill's assembly, who shared fascinating stories about his experiences teaching in Africa. The children listened with great enthusiasm and asked thoughtful questions, making it a truly memorable experience.
