Class of 2026 (Y5)

Today we looked at how friction is a resistant force between two surfaces.

We investigated which surface is best to place on the floor to prevent people slipping.

We have been exploring road safety and ways to make ourselves more visible when we are outside.

In groups, we selected a design based on a brief provided and then used fluorescent and reflective materials to build our designs.

After creating our designs, we evaluated them against the brief…

This term we have been focusing on the Anglo Saxons.

In this lesson, we explored what a Saxon town looked like as well as the different roles people would have. 

The children selected questions and researched them to create brilliant fact files.

As part of Parliament Week, we looked into how our country is run and how laws are created.

We then researched who our local MP is and how long they have been in the role.

We have started to use Scratch to create music.

In this lesson, we have been tinkering and getting used to using the programme.

Over the next few weeks we will be developing our skills using Scratch.

In this lesson we explored the effects of air resistance.

We looked at how air resistance (drag) is a force which acts as friction between objects and air.

We conducted an experiment using parachutes to see whether the size of the parachute impacts the time it takes an object to fall.

After analysing traditional tales, we used a planning grid to write a 100 word tale using elements of traditional tales.

For our final day we started by returning to the woods to test our orienteering skills. After that we watched how to light a fire using flint and lock. We then toasted marshmallows to enjoy some delicious smores.

We returned to the centre to create pottery owls which the children will get when…

Following our evening meal, the children headed back to the barn to take part in a bench ball tournament. It was extremely close and played in good spirit with lots of encouragement from everyone.

After that, we enjoyed a hot chocolate and biscuit. As you can see from the pictures, some of the…

Following lunch, we headed back into the woods for abseiling. The children  were incredibly brave and the instructors were ever so impressed at how well the children listened carefully to instructions.

We also completed archery in the barn. It was great to see how much the children improved…

After a delicious breakfast we split into our groups. The first activities of the day were the climbing tower, low ropes course and night lining.

The children were fantastic at climbing and it was brilliant to see their improvement in such a short amount of time.

Day 1 at CHET and it has certainly been a busy one. After arriving and enjoying our lunches, we headed into the woods to tackle the orienteering course. The children completed a range of obstacles and it was wonderful to see so many of them conquer their fear of heights by taking part on the zip…