Class of 2026 (Y5)

The children were investigating which material is the best to keep a drink warm.

Every hour, they recorded the temperature of the water and recorded their findings.

We discovered that the fleece was the best material for keeping the water warm.

This week, we have been creating poems based around Norse mythology.

The children explored the classroom adding noun phrases, similes and metaphors relating to each animal, object, setting or character.

They then took those ideas and used them to form their poems.

This term we are looking at how the Earth is divided.

We looked at how the Equator bisects the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemisphere.

We then researched and discussed the differences between the two hemispheres.

On Friday, the children enjoyed a Santa dash around the playground in their Christmas jumpers.

Year 5 have been exploring printmaking.

After looking at the work of Andy Warhol, the children designed their own stencil based around a Christmas theme.

We are going to use our stencils to create wonderful Christmas cards.

The children explored the life of Galileo Galilei.

They discovered he was one of the first scientists to explain how the Solar System revolve around the sun.

Also, how his discoveries and improvements with the telescope helped our understanding of the universe.

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After learning about the Anglo-Saxons, the children looked at the Vikings arrival.

We discussed why the Vikings raided and explored misconceptions such as all Vikings were viscous.

Today the children worked in small groups to create a safety belt. 

They had to ensure that it would be effective at meet the product design brief.

After, they assessed whether their belt had met the criteria of the brief.

We read about the Annunciation and the Visitation.

The children then imagined what Mary and Elizabeth would say to each other after finding out they were both pregnant.

Today we have been exploring what is the effect of water resistance. 

We discussed how water resistance is stronger than air resistance using the example of trying to move through the pool.

After, we investigated how shape affects the speed an object drops. 

Today we have been investigating square numbers.

We used arrays and multi link cubes to show a range of square numbers.

This morning, the children headed into the woods to practice their den building skills. They worked in teams to ensure that all of their group would be able to fit in.

After, we watched how to build a fire and then used it to create some delicious s’mores.

Following a trip to the gift shop,…