Year 5

The class were excited today as the young musicians enthusiastically practised their woodwind and brass instruments. Their sessions came alive with a harmonious blend of dedication and laughter, filling the air with an orchestra of joy.

Well done Year 5! Keep…

In today's digital age, it is crucial for young minds to develop critical thinking skills to discern between fact and opinion. As Year 5 students embark on their educational journey, one of their key lessons focuses on understanding the difference between factual information and personal opinions.…

Year 5 recently embarked on a journey to master advanced Google searches using keywords and explore the wonders of Boolean operators. This newfound knowledge proved to be invaluable, especially when conducting research on the remarkable explorer, Ernest Shackleton. 

Year 5 learned that…

In today's digital age, search engines have become our go-to tool for finding information on the vast expanse of the internet. Recently, a group of curious Year 5 students set out on an adventure to explore and compare different search engines, delving into the mystery behind why Google seems to…

Year 5 had an amazing art day where they engaged in a variety of creative activities. From sketching a house to exploring architecture created by Zaha Hadid and Friedensreich Hundertwasser, the students had an exciting and educational experience.

To start off the day, the students sketched a…

Year 5 students embarked on an exciting journey to learn more about creating a greener planet. During the session, they explored ways to reduce the use of fuels and plastics that contribute to pollution and climate change.

The students learned about the importance of reducing our reliance on…

Ellie from Chester Zoo visited Year 5, this afternoon, to discuss different animal life cycles and brought a collection of eggs for the students to observe. Ellie explained the different types of eggs, the conditions required for them to hatch, and the variations in size, shape, and…

Spaghetti Bolognese is a classic Italian dish that is loved by many around the world. It's a delicious and comforting meal that's perfect for a family dinner or a gathering with friends. However, traditional spaghetti Bolognese recipes can be high in fat, salt, and calories, making it not the…

The year 5 class has been reading "The Paperbag Prince" by Colin Thompson, which has inspired them to learn about the impact of human actions on the environment. They will showcase their understanding by writing a piece on the changing environment using modal verbs to express their opinions and…

In Year 5 today, we have been studying Ernest Shackleton's journey from England to South Georgia, focusing on the challenges he faced as he crossed the tropics.

As we learned about Shackleton's journey in Year 5, we were struck by his determination and resilience in the face of adversity. His…

This afternoon, Year 5 took part in an experiment to see if the surface area of a parachute would affect the speed the egg fell.

Safe to say, the class had an eggceptional time during this experiment.
The class learnt that the greater the surface area, the more air particles that were captured…

This afternoon, year 5 learnt that gravity pulls all objects to the centre of the Earth.

We learnt that all objects are pulled with the same force by gravity, so when falling, they should take the same time to reach the ground.

However, air can slow down the object. This is called air…