This week in English, we have started our new poetry unit in Year 6. We have based our unit around sonnets, and let the children explore these using different examples. After learning the skills needed to examine poetry in depth,…
In PSHE, the children in Year 6 have been working really hard on their ‘Getting On’ unit. In their last lesson, the children discussed what it means to be a good citizen, comparing current issues in the news and linking…
As part of well being day this week, the children were challenged to create origami decorations following tutorial videos. They had great fun producing some stunning work that is now adorning the walls of 6 White. Take a look at…
As part of STEMterprise week 2023, the children in 6 White were tasked with creating a restaurant business idea. Using ‘The Summit’ cafe on top of Mount Snowdown as an existing business model, the children were asked to design a…
In Art this half term, the children have been creating mixed media landscapes, using mountains (Geography) as our focus. We began the unit learning about the zero point perspective. We then practised creating tone and texture using a variety of…
To consider the responsibilities of Year 6 and to understand consequences if responsibilities are not met How can we be responsible members of the Year 6 team? Please answer the following questions in full sentences! Bronze: What does it mean…
Year 6 White have been practising their long division skills in Maths this week. Please watch the videos and learn from your peers!! Have a go at the following questions: Divide 1809 by 13 Divide 4792 by 34 Challenge: Teach…
The children in Year 6 have worked incredibly hard this half term in English on their first writing unit, non chronological reports. The theme for our reports was dinosaurs, linking to our Evolution unit in Science. We recapped the features…
Wow, what a fantastic start to the year! The children in 6 White have returned refreshed and ready to learn (and taller!). We have been so impressed with the attitudes displayed towards learning, and how organised and prepared the children…
Today as part of Science week, the children recapped their learning about the 1969 moon landings. They then built upon this knowledge by learning about Margaret Hamilton, a pioneering software engineer who programmed the on board computer systems of Apollo…
Science Week Day 3! Today the children learnt about Eva Crane, and the important work she did to support our knowledge and understanding of bees. These fascinating insects both provide us with food, and pollinate 40% of our crops. The…
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The children in Year 5 have been learning about the Ancient Greeks in History this half term. As part of this, the children took part in an ‘Olympics Day’ today, commencing with a very special opening ceremony. We then took…
The children have been learning how to produce 3D models using computer software this term in Computing. They began by exploring vocabulary such as ‘template’, ‘shortcut key’, ‘3D’, ‘ and then used Purple Mash software to create a 3D model,…
We are so proud of the children in Year 5 Blue and 5 White who are worthy winners of the Summer 1 brick wall competition! The children have all worked incredibly hard to achieve their behaviour bricks, showcasing excellent corridor…
The children have enjoyed a wonderfully relaxed visit to Stratford Upon Avon as part of their Localities unit in Geography today. We explored the historical attractions the town has to offer, and meandered along the river thinking in addition about…
In Science this half term, the children in year 5 are life explorers. As part of our learning, today we explored the big question – how does a foetus develop? As part of our learning, the children learned about the…
As part of our Geography learning this half term, the children are exploring ‘Rivers’. We posed the children with the question – ‘Is a canal a type of river?’ and set them the challenge of exploring this in our local…
We had a fantastic World Book Day in 5 Blue, celebrating the fantasy story ‘The Hobbit’. We began the day exploring the soundtrack to the film version, giving us a clear indication of the tone and atmosphere of the story.…
We have had a wonderful third day of our performance week in 5 Blue, learning all about animation! We explored the history of animation, and how this has changed over time. We then learnt the five different methods of animation.…
We have had a fantastic start to Performance Week in 5 Blue! The children explored what makes a good audience, before learning some popular 1960’s dance moves such as The Pony, The Hand Jive and The Chicken Head! The children…
The children are learning about The Victorians in Year 5, and have been so excited about their learning over this half term! We began the unit by ordering significant events chronologically, examining political, economic, technological and industrial growth. We discovered…
We have had some fantastic entries to our school wide competition and were blown away by the range of artistic materials used and creative skills shared by the many children who entered across the school. Thank you, children, for your…
We have been learning about materials in science this half term, focusing on chemical reactions that link to our big question: What are special effects in Science? As part of this, the children have explored chemical reactions producing reversible and…
Hola! A much awaited day of fun, fun, fun!Year 5 will be hosting a Spanish Day to celebrate all the fantastic Geography learning children have been taking part in this half term. This will take place on Wednesday 7th December…
Documentaries Today, the children used their knowledge of persuasive language and features, which is linked to our English unit this term for travel brochures. To do this they created an IMovie documenting all they have learnt about travel in Spain.…
The children are learning to create a digital information leaflet in Computing this half term. This will be a project that they will develop over the coming weeks, using Computing skills such as creating new documents, inserting images with captions,…
The months of October and November welcomes the arrival of a number of celebratory festivals. Diwali is celebrated on Monday 24th October 2022, Halloween on Monday October 31st 2022, and Bonfire Night on Saturday 5th November 2022. All of these…
The children in Year 5 have had a ‘groovy’ day stepping back in time to the 1960’s! We began the day learning about the subcultures of the 1960’s, including hippies, mods and rockers. We then explored dance, art, culture and…
Hello Year Five! This half term you have all impressed us with your learning in our History and Art lessons! As a treat, we are going to host a 1960s themed day! Travelling back in time on Wednesday 5th October.…
