Year 5 learnt it's hip to be square!

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This morning Year 5 delved into the world of multiplication and looked at square numbers.

We used counters, multilink, and our whiteboards to bring our learning to life.

Well done Year 5!

 

 

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Meet the Doodlers - Year 5's Design and Technology

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Recently, Year 5 students embarked on an electrifying journey, quite literally, as they explored electrical circuits with motors and harnessed this knowledge to create doodlers that were both fun and educational.

The adventure began with the classroom abuzz with excitement. The students were…

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Making Waves in Year 5: The Hilarious Hydrodynamic Showdown!

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In our exciting science lesson today, the Year 5 students embarked on a fascinating experiment to explore the factors affecting the speed at which objects descend through water. With eager anticipation, we delved into the world of hydrodynamics to uncover some intriguing results.

Our mission…

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Get on your dancing shoes!

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Key Stage 2 had an amazing disco this afternoon. Some amazing dance moves were on show!

Thank you to all those who came and we hope you had a brilliant time!

 

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Year 5 - Fact or Opinion

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In today's engaging classroom adventure, Year 5 students delved into the fascinating world of facts and opinions, learning how to distinguish between the two. This crucial skill is not only a fundamental aspect of literacy but also an essential life skill that helps children navigate the vast sea…

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Year 5 - Save the egg!

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The experiment began with a simple question: How can we protect an egg from cracking when dropped from a considerable height?

We learned that air resistance is the force that opposes an object's motion through the air. The larger the surface area of an object, the greater the air resistance it…

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Year 5's Journey into the Realm of Search Engines

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Year 5 students recently dived into the world of search engines, comparing Google, Yahoo, and Bing to find the best results.

Comparing the Titans:
They tested Google, the most popular search engine, Yahoo, and Bing. Each had its strengths, with some overlapping and unique…

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Walk Like an Egyptian

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In a classroom not so far away, Year 5 students recently embarked on an exciting and educational musical journey through time. As part of their history and creative arts curriculum, they had the unique opportunity to explore the ancient world of Egypt by not only listening to the iconic song "Walk…

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Online Safety Year 5 - Stay Safe from Spam

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Friday afternoon saw Year 5 children look at how we can stay safe online.

We learnt that we can look at the sender and subject to spot a spam email.

We also looked at how we can identify the potential dangers of spam email, know what to do with spam email and how we can take steps to avoid…

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Here come the Egyptians!

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On Friday afternoon Year 5 started their musical journey by to learning sing with accuracy, fluency, control, and expression. 


As we delve deeper into our music we will look to explore and use different forms of notation and to use hieroglyphs and stave notation to write a piece of…

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Year 5 - Friction!

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Year 5 had a fantastic scientific afternoon where we looked at friction.

To illustrate the concept of friction, the students observed Mr Griffiths conduct a fun and eye-catching experiment involving a cloth and a mug. He placed a mug on a table, with a cloth partially tucked underneath it.…

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Year 5 Takes a Dive into Jiu-Jitsu: Learning the Basics

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In the adventurous world of physical education, Year 5 students recently embarked on an exciting taster session into the realm of Jiu-Jitsu. This ancient martial art, known for its intricate techniques and emphasis on leverage and control rather than brute force, offered our young learners a…

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