Year 5

Class 13 have been exploring the importance of generosity and considering the different ways we can show kindness to others. 

We were delighted to welcome Mrs Wainwright, who visited our class and listened as we used our oracy skills to share examples of how we had been generous during the…

Class 13 have thoroughly enjoyed learning about how children in World War II entertained themselves by creating and playing games with limited resources. 

As part of our learning, we made our own button football games and then wrote clear instructions explaining how to play them. The children…

This week class 13 have studied the war time landscape artist Jaqueline Hurley. They have created an artist focus page in their books and critiqued her work.

Everyone’s was different and the children were allowed to be as creative as they wanted with the information given. 

This week in PSHE Class 12 practiced mindfulness breathing exercises. 

We also did light, moderate and vigorous exercises and discussed their effects on our body and minds.

Children in Years 5 and 6 have enjoyed attending homework club to complete their different tasks set for the week.  

Well done to all.  

Class 13 have been learning about the circulatory system and how the heart works to pump blood around the body. As part of their learning, they dissected a lamb’s heart, carefully examining the four different chambers and the blood vessels connected to it.

This hands-on experience helped them…

In Computing Club, we have been learning about Wikipedia and discussing why it is important to think carefully about information we find online. While Wikipedia can be a very useful source of information, anyone can edit many of its pages, which means mistakes can sometimes appear. We also talked…

This week in RE class 12 have discussed their core values and how they show them in their lives.

This week in history class 12 have used oracy skills to discuss who they think is responsible for World War 1. 

This week in science Class 12 have debated whether they argue with Galen or Harvey’s theory of the circulatory system.

Class 12 enjoyed a visit today from Mr B who told them all about his journey from Jamaica after the war on the Windrush. 

The children were enthralled and amazed by his stories and throughly enjoyed their hour with him. 

Today, our children were delighted to visit our free book store, where each child had the opportunity to choose two books to take home and enjoy. 

They loved browsing the fantastic selection of generously donated books, taking their time to find stories and topics that caught their…