Let’s evaluate our efforts to camouflage against these backgrounds. Are they successful? If not, why not? How could you improve the designs?
Author Archives: Mr Mashford
5 White’s Music Week
What a great week! What did you like about it? Enjoy the video and tell me your best memories from the week.
An impromptu sing along!
How’s this for an unplanned sing along? The song started playing, the children loved it, so we started again and enjoyed the music. We hope you enjoy it too! However, as a performance boys and girls, how could it be improved? Tell me below.
5 White’s Specials-inspired Compositions
The children in 5 White had fun creating their own 2Tone music today. What do you think of them? Explain below using the musical vocabulary we’ve been learning about this week.
Comparing Two Compositions
Hi Year 5, Today you have been learning some very important musical vocabulary. Using this vocabulary, we would like you to compare two songs, Vote for me, and Message to you, Rudy. Write your comparisons below.
5 White’s Black Country Museum Trip
What a great trip! I know I learnt a lot today. What did you learn today children? Explain below.
Year 5 Black Country Living Museum Trip
Hi everybody! As you know, Year 5 will be visiting the Black Country Living Museumtomorrow (Thursday 30th January) Please read the information below about the trip. Children should wear their school uniform. We shall be leaving school at 9am so we need every child to be in school at 8:30am. We will be returning to […]
5 White’s Toy Workshop!
What did you learn today? How did you make progress? What did you enjoy the most and why?
5 White’s Mystery!
Year 5 Reading Challenge- Spring 1
Hi Year 5, This half term we have been learning about the Victorians in topic. We would like you to use your inference skills to interpret some pictures of Queen Victoria. Some of you will also need to complete a researching task as part of your reading challenge. ALL RESEARCH MUST BE WRITTEN IN YOUR […]
Year 5 Maths Challenge- Spring 1
This half term we are learning about the Victorians. Can you complete a Victorian money challenge using the information you have been given? Bronze: The chimney sweep has earnt 4 Silver Sixpence for his day’s work. How much has he earnt in total? Explain how you worked out your answer. Silver: In my purse I have […]
5 White’s Celebrations around the world week!
What a great week we’ve had 5 White! I’ve learnt so much about Christmas that I didn’t know before, and the different traditions around Christmas in Germany were fascinating to find out about! What did you enjoy learning about this week? What progress did you make? Which skills did you develop? Explain below, and enjoy […]
Year 5 Black Country Living Museum Trip
5 White’s Spain Day!
What did you enjoy the most about Spain Day children? Post your comments below.
5 White’s Book Gossip
We have just finished reading another book. Here’s what 5 White thought of it- read their reviews below!
Let Us Persuade You!
The children in 5 White today tried their best to compose a persuasive pitch for a new product. Their aim was to persuade their audience to buy their interesting product. But, did it work? Have you been persuaded to buy any of the products here? Watch the video and comment below- did they persuade you? […]
5 White’s Book Gossip
Hi everybody, We have just finished reading this book. Below are our reviews for your enjoyment.
5 White Learn Persuasive Language!
The children have been learning the features of persuasive writing by performing a travel brochure. Watch the video to see us in action. What persuasive features did we learn in this text? Give examples.
5 White’s Investigation Week
What a great week! So much fun, such great problem solving and incredible teamwork on show! Well done 5 White! You have a very proud teacher. Watch the video below and tell me about your favourite part of the week. What skills have you developed? What progress did you make?
Year 5 Autumn 2 Reading Challenge
Blackface is the story of a colonial hunter who goes in search of some exotic monkeys. Shooting them for sport. He is warned away by a tribal elder, who warns the ‘brave’ and arrogant explorer about an immortal monkey. The explorer scoffs at the idea and sets off in search of his trophy. The elder […]
Year 5 Maths Challenge (Autumn 2)
Edit Hi Year 5! Can you use your multiplication and division skills to take on the challenge for Spring 1? Bronze Challenge Oh no! Earth is being invaded! Some tripods and bipods flew from planet Zeno. At least two of each of them have landed on Earth. Tripods have 3 legs. Bipods have 2 legs. […]
5 White’s News Reports
There has been a startling discovery. An alien spaceship, disguised as a cat toy, has been discovered by the cat Mr Wuffles. The children report this incredible event to the world in their news reports below. Which report is the most successful report? Explain why.
5 White Shoppers!
The children in 5 White took part in a very particular Maths challenge today. Watch the video to find out more.
Space News
Hi Year 5, Following our visit to the National Space Centre yesterday, where we all read incredibly interesting information about the pioneers of space exploration, the news which broke today about Cosmonaut Leonov’s death will be of considerable interest to all of you. Cosmonaut Leonov was the first person to walk in space. Read the […]
5 White – National Space Centre Trip
5 White had a brilliant time at the Space Centre today! Watch the video to see the fun we had, then answer the questions below. What did you enjoy most about the trip? What were your favourite three facts that you found out during the visit?
5 White’s Science Experiment
The children in 5 White investigated the forces involved in rocket launches, linked to their unit on Space. Watch the videos they made detailing the experiment. Which video is more effective? Why? How could the explanations be improved? Explain below.
Year 5 Space Centre Trip
Hi everybody! As you know, Year 5 will be visiting the National Space Centreon Thursday (10th October). Please read below for information about the trip. Children should wear their school uniform. We shall be leaving school at 9am so we need every child to be in school at 8:30am. We will be returning to school […]
Year 5’s Space Centre Trip
Hello everybody Attached is a copy of the letter which was given out to children this week. More information will be posted on the blog nearer the time.
5 White’s Art Week!
Hi everyone! I really enjoyed our first week together and I hope you did too! You produced some incredible art work and you should be very proud of yourselves. I know I am! Watch the video below and answer the following questions at the end. What skills did you develop this week? What did you […]
Year 5 Reading Challenge- Autumn 1
Reading Challenge – To use inference skills to write a recount on the Moon Landing During Autumn 1, we have been learning about recounts and making them as effective as we can. You will need to carry out some research into the moon landing and then write a recount, choosing a challenge from the list below. […]