Year 5 PSHE - PCSO Bonfire and Firework Safety Talk
Years 5 and 6 received a vital visit this afternoon from our local PCSOs concerning Bonfire and Firework safety. Students were clearly taught The Firework Code and the life-saving Stop, Drop, and Roll technique. A key discussion point focused on responsible behaviour, stressing the importance of avoiding hoax calls during this busy time of year. The children showed excellent maturity, making relevant observations and participating confidently in the Q&A session.
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Year 5 PSHE - Role Playing Assertiveness
In PSHE this week, Year 5 mastered the skill of assertiveness. We brought the concept to life by role-playing a scenario where a boy assertively declined a friend's request to ride his brand new bicycle. This engaging exercise allowed the children to identify the key assertive strategies and effective body language used in the script. We then compiled a useful class list of these techniques, clearly distinguishing assertiveness from both aggression and passiveness.
Year 5 Maths - Multiplying and Dividing By 10, 100 and 1000
Year 5 made fantastic progress this week, mastering multiplication and division by 10, 100, and 1,000. To really grasp the concept, we created a human place value chart! Students actively moved across the chart with their digit boards, shifting one, two, or three places and correctly deciding how many zero placeholders were needed. This hands-on, kinaesthetic activity quickly built their confidence, enabling the class to work accurately and independently on all set problems afterward.
Year 5 Science - Materials: Find Someone Who
Year 5 started their Science this week by consolidating prior learning on the properties and changes of materials with a lively game of 'Find Someone Who'. This active revision, which included concepts from Year 3, generated a wealth of rich discussion and ensured strong information recall. Energized by this, we launched into our new topic: hardness. Students tested various materials, using a nail to scratch different objects and ranking them from hardest to softest. We then evaluated our investigation in terms of its reliability.
Online Safety - Memes
They’re everywhere online, but do you really know what memes are saying? ???? This week’s #WakeUpWednesday guide explores the role of memes in youth culture - and why they’re not always as harmless as they seem. From hidden messages to misinformation, we break it down ???????? Plus, we share four simple ways parents and educators can guide young people to engage more safely with memes - encouraging empathy, critical thinking and healthier digital habits ????????
Year 5 Maths: Identifying Multiples and Factors
This week, Year 5 focused on Multiples and Factors in Maths. We started today's lesson with a consolidation activity identifying multiples of various numbers, then challenged ourselves to find the factors for those multiples. This practical exercise solidified the children's understanding of the two distinct concepts. This week's learning has successfully set the stage for finding common factors—a crucial skill they'll use throughout Year 5 and in future mathematics.
Year 5 Holy Communion Service
This Tuesday, Year 5 had the opportunity to visit the church for Holy Communion. We explored the meaning of Brotherly Love by reading a passage from 1 Corinthians 13 and discussing its message. After sharing our wonderful and heartfelt prayers, we took part in the communion service, with students choosing to either receive communion or a blessing from Rev Kev. The morning concluded with a lovely lunch shared with the congregation before we returned to school.
Year 5 R.E. How do Christians Use the Bible?
Year 5 were delighted to welcome Rev Kev to our R.E. lesson this week, gaining valuable insight into how Christians engage with the Bible. Rev Kev thoughtfully explained the practices of reading and studying scripture, emphasizing how the Bible guides his own life and word choices. The session sparked a lively and interesting discussion, where the children posed amazing questions and confidently demonstrated the depth of their learning on various Biblical subjects this term.
Year 5 Art - Making Stronger Marks
This week in Art, Year 5 focused on developing stronger mark-making techniques. Students conducted an in-depth investigation into various pencil types, specifically using 6B pencils to draw and create typography directly over newspaper articles. The primary challenge was ensuring their drawings and writing were bold enough to dominate the underlying text. Following this successful experimentation, they transferred these newly honed skills to plain paper.
Year 5 RE - How do Bible texts teach Christian Values
This week in RE, Year 5 engaged in a thoughtful exploration of biblical texts, working in groups to analyze passages from Corinthians, Thessalonians, Matthew, Colossians, and Philippians. These texts all offered guidance on how to live a Christian life. Our fantastic group discussions allowed students to pull out key themes such as love, prayer, trust in God, and caring for others. They then synthesised these ideas into a summary paragraph before having a profound conversation about the challenges and rewards of applying this advice in their own lives.
Year 5 History - Identifying Viking Objects and how they relate to the Vikings
This week in Year 5 history, we explored a variety of Viking artifacts to deduce their significance. Students were given a collection of objects, including a sword, a compass, a longboat, wool, and grapes, and asked to make connections to Viking life. This activity sparked a great deal of lively discussion, with the grapes proving to be a particularly intriguing puzzle! Our investigation then led us to learn about the incredible saga of Leif Eriksson, and how he discovered Vinland—a land so named for the wild grapes he found and brought back to Greenland.
Year 5 History - Viking Trading Route Board Games
Year 5's History studies this term are currently immersed in the fascinating world of the Vikings. This week, we focused specifically on the critical importance of trade to their civilisation, analyzing the extensive Viking trade routes across the seas. To consolidate this learning, students ingeniously created board games based on these very routes, effectively illustrating the vital role commerce played in Viking life.
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