Year 5 and the CO Crew
This morning Year 5 had a visit from the CO Crew. We learnt all about the dangers of Carbon Monoxide along with what to do in certain situations when the dangerous gas is present.
Well done Year 5! Fantastic work!
Key Stage 2 Sports Day!
We had a fantastic KS2 Sports Day filled with energy, fun, and brilliant sportsmanship from all our pupils. The sun shone down as children competed in a variety of events, showing off their skills and cheering each other on.
We’re proud to announce the special awards for each team this…
Year 5's Eye tests
Our Year 5 scientists have been exploring a fascinating aspect of human development in their recent lessons: how our bodies change as we grow older! This week, they put their own vision to the test. Armed with eye charts, they carefully measured how their eyesight performed at different distances.…
Year 5 try Pok-a-tok!
Our Year 5 class had an incredibly active history lesson this week as they delved into the world of the Maya civilisation! To truly understand the culture, they tried their hand at Pok-a-Tok, the ancient Mesoamerican ballgame. While perhaps not quite as high-stakes as the original, the children…
Year 5 - Table Top Angles – No Ifs or Buts, Just Degrees!
Year 5 had great fun using protractors to measure angles on their tables. They worked carefully to identify and measure a variety of angles all around them.
Well done Year 5!
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Year 5 Orienteering at Chester Zoo
On an exciting trip to Chester Zoo, Year 5 pupils embarked on an engaging orienteering course. We just so happened to meet one of the dads, who works at the zoo, and he gave us some great guidance! Armed with maps and compasses, the pupils navigated their way through the zoo's diverse habitats,…
Year 5’s Visit from Cheshire Fire and Rescue!
Year 5 had an exciting visit from Cheshire Fire and Rescue yesterday! The firefighters gave a fun and informative talk about fire safety, including how to stay safe at home and what to do in an emergency.
Afterwards, the children explored the fire engine, learned about the equipment, and…
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Brookside's VE Day Celebrations
Brookside had a fantastic day celebrating the 80th anniversary of VE Day with nostalgic music and by enjoying our lunches outside! We have learnt about the Second World War and paused to reflect on the sacrifice made by so many in the cause of freedom and justice.
Year 5 and the phases of the Moon
In a lively Year 5 classroom, students eagerly used Oreos to model the phases of the moon. By scraping off the cream to mimic waxing and waning crescents, they transformed a simple snack into a hands-on astronomy lesson. It was an engaging and delicious way to explore the lunar cycle!
Year 5 Online Safety - Photo Editing
In their online safety lesson, Year 5 learned how digital content can be edited and why it's important to think before trusting what we see online.
Year 5's Musical Performance
This afternoon, Year 5 shared what they've learnt in music these past 10 weeks. They played several songs to our Year 4 class.
Well Done Year 5!
Scaling the Solar System: Year 5’s Playdough Planet Challenge!
Year 5 had a fun, hands-on lesson using playdough and fractions to compare planet sizes! They scaled each planet accurately, seeing how tiny Mercury is next to giant Jupiter. This creative activity brought maths and space learning to life—well done, Year 5!