In Year 5 during Art Week, children thoroughly enjoyed creating their own artist study of Claude Monet. We learned that he was a French artist and learned all about his life, his artwork and how he became one of the founders of Impressionism. Year 5 used their artistic skills and Read more…
This afternoon, Year 5 participated in a lesson – ‘The environment and Recycling’ – which was delivered by Nigel Goulding from Rochdale Borough Council. Children were able to learn and understand all about the damage humans cause to the environment. Nigel also explained how we can help by introducing the Read more…
This morning, Year 5 have had an amazing time participating in an exciting science workshop. Our visitor from Urenco, provided children with the opportunity to investigate sorting materials by conducting various experiments. Year 5 were able to gain a deeper understanding of working scientifically, safely and methodically to achieve their Read more…
This morning, Year 5 have had an amazing time participating in an exciting science workshop. Our visitor from Urenco, provided children with the opportunity to investigate sorting materials by conducting various experiments. Year 5 were able to gain a deeper understanding of working scientifically, safely and methodically to achieve their Read more…
In our Learning for life lesson today, children were given the opportunity to gather information about vaping from recent publications such as newspapers, journals and the internet. Through our discussions, we have identified, expressed our opinions and made recommendations about recent issues (Vaping) concerning health and wellbeing. In pairs, we Read more…
This afternoon, Year 5 have enjoyed taking part in the Great Science Share. Children completed the Egg Parachute Challenge investigating different materials that would protect the egg from breaking when dropped. As a class we thought about the strengths and weaknesses of the different materials and identifying which material would Read more…
As we approach the end of the RE unit about Islam and what it means to be a Muslim in Britain today, year 5 have enjoyed constructing a 3D model of a mosque following instructions. Children have been able to consolidate their learning through this hands on activity by identifying Read more…
Today in our P.E. lesson Year 5 have been practicing to develop and master their throwing and catching skills to play cricket. Children thoroughly enjoyed being taught new cricket skills and techniques by Hunter from Heywood Cricket Club. Continuing on from their P.E. lesson last week, children were able to Read more…
This afternoon, Year 5 have really enjoyed tasting a variety of Asian foods during our R.E. lesson. Children have been learning about Muslims in Britain today and the recent Muslim celebration of Eid-Ul-Fitr. We have been comparing the similarities and differences in the celebrations between Christians and Muslims. To gain Read more…
During our Learning for Life lesson, children started a class discussion by sharing different emotions that they had felt today. Children were able to explore appropriate vocabulary related to emotions by playing ‘Emotions Bingo’ and describe the intensity of emotions by completing the ‘Emotions Synonyms’ activity. During the class discussion, Read more…