On our weekly blog today there are some very important key messages about the final week in school.
Read moreYear 5 Weekly Blog 27th November " Some beautiful paths can't be found without being lost" Erol Ozan
Firstly, a massive thank you to Miss Edmondson and Mr Bennett for all their wonderful teaching and support this week. Through virtual teaching and many filmed lessons we have all managed to keep well and truly on track!
Read more"I sustain myself with the love of family" Maya Angelou
Even though I have not been physically in class this week I have felt very much part of this special family - Year 5.
Read more"Your wings already exist all you need to do is fly!"
The children may have already told you about our science lessons this week! We have been investigating forces and to do this we made elastic firing rockets, paper aeroplanes and parachutes. It was been fun but very scientific. We have carefully collected data, evaluated our work and thought about other things we could test. I have placed a gallery of use busy at work in class! We have had a tricky time in maths, we are not all confident problem solvers of word problems yet and we need to keep revisiting the whole and part model to help us. In English we have continued to explore Hamlet through drama. Our ghost was pretty spectacular in the end. Alongside this work on the play we are learning to write a really good character description and the paired writing the children completed on Thursday was wonderful. Next week, we will be watching the RSC production in class! Mrs Harrison joined us again on Thursday and shared the story of Noah and the covenant he had with God. She is really enjoying teaching again after her short break. In RHE (relationship and health education) we explored gifts and talents - it was an interesting lesson as we often celebrate achievement but we also thought about who we are and how we are loved: how we are unique :
we are loved- not for what we do but for who we are.
I hope you all have fun with the homework this week ! More aeroplanes to investigate!
Grow your brain certificates this week went to: Emma and Georgia
Reminders:
The classroom is highly ventilated and as the days get colder the class does too. Please encourage your child to wear layers under their white t-shirt. I know some of them just don’t feel the cold but others do. The art room is particularly cool and Mrs Curtis is happy for the children to wear an old spare jumper under their painting shirt.
Thank you- have a lovely weekend
Mrs H xx
"To be or not to be" Hamlet
You may have guessed from the quote above that we have started our short study of Hamlet. We are a Royal Shakespeare Associate school and this involves us in all kinds of exciting theatrical adventures.
Read moreAttention Artists.
What more can I say- "Thank you"
Dear Wonderful Parents,
Thank you for all your support this half term. Year 5 have really settled into school and we have established a happy, safe and hardworking atmosphere in class. Myself and Mrs Nel have really enjoyed teaching them all and even though it has been tough at times we have always found room for fun and laughter.
Read moreWe have all been authors this week! Everyday we have written a different part of our own legend! Every night I have marked their next instalment and the children have responded to my feedback.
Read moreThere are no passengers on spaceship planet Earth - we are all crew!!
The highlight of the week may be our RE lesson during which we explored the issue of global warming. The children had a thousands of questions and so many opinions! These children are passionate about solving problems we face as a world community! It give you hope!
Read more"Breathe in experience, breathe out poetry" M Rukeyser
Poetry and drama dominated the second half of our week. We took the events of the Battle of Marathon (last weeks history) and we explored them those words and actions. Using the teaching strategies we share with the Royal Shakespeare Company the children revisited the key events of the battle.
Read more"Believing you can run a marathon is more than half the battle"
We have been to some exciting places this week. We investigated the rise of Athens and then experienced the Battle of Marathon!! We now know why a marathon is called a marathon and why it is 26 miles long (not the extra bit for the king!).
Read more"The struggle ends when the gratitude begins" ND Walsh
We’ve had a wonderful week full of really interesting learning! We have nailed those Roman Numerals and in English we have continued to explore Legends. Interestingly, we began our class novel Antigone- what a story!!!
Read more“There was never a night or a problem that could defeat sunrise or hope.” –
Please read and celebrate the week with us! There are some important messages here too! Thank you
Read moreWith Heart Felt Thanks!!!
It was always going to be tricky - returning to school after such a long time and in such circumstances. I cannot thank you all enough for co-operating with all the new routines. All the children have settled into class and they have been a joy to teach.
Read moreWelcome back Year 5 - Induction video for all Year 5 parents and children!
After every storm there is a rainbow! Hello Year 5 parents and children. In preparation for our return on Tuesday please watch this video together! Can’t wait to see you all!
Read moreKEEPING YOUR LEARNING TICKING OVER DURING THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS
Reading for pleasure is all part of the perfect summer break!!! Read on for guidance on keeping essential skills ticking over during the summer holidays!
Read moreFriday 17th July - Today we come together to reflect and celebrate!
We come together today to say goodbye.
Read moreYear 5 Blog - 'Anything is possible - if you have got the nerve.'
Year 5, thank you so much for getting fully involved in induction week - I have loved seeing how much effort you have put into things and how ready you are for Year 6.
Read moreThe RSC Playmaking Digital Festival Goes Live!!!
Watch the Royal Shakespeare Digital Play Making Festival for the Taming of the Shrew! Can you spot the performers who belong to our community?
Read moreInduction Week PE Challenges
This week I have looked at the curriculum for each year group and set you some PE challenges that are specific to your new year group.
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