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Year 5 Pollination

This afternoon, we enjoyed carrying out a practical activity to demonstrate how plants are pollinated by insects. First the children drew a brightly coloured flower to attract insects. I then gave each child some nectar (cheese puffs). The class were transformed into bees and ate the delicious nectar. Whilst eating the nectar, children ended up covered in pollen (cheese puff crumbs) and could not lick their fingers! When they had finished the nectar, children then Read more

By Mrs Edyvean, ago

Persuasion

Maple have been investigating the shape of a persuasive letter this morning. We worked with our talk partners to identify the key features of a persuasive text. We then matched up each example against the feature. Well done Maple. I look forward to reading some of your letters and finding out how persuasive you can be!

By Mrs Grindrod, ago

3D modelling in Year 5

In computing this week, we enjoyed exploring 2 design and make software. We practised using different tools to create 3D houses and vehicles. Next week, we will use these skills to create our final product of food packaging, which links to our topic.  

By Mrs Edyvean, ago

Our Favourite Books

Last week, we all brought our favourite book from home into school. It has taken us a very long time but we have managed to read everyone’s favourite book, discussed the story and why they enjoy it so much. We have loved listening to everyone’s stories from home and enjoyed sharing them with our friends. Thank you to all of the parents for sending their book into school. If your child would like to bring another Read more

By Mrs Marsh, ago

Maple’s Library Visit

This afternoon Maple visited Heywood library. All the children were really eager to get to the library and choose a book. Before our visit we discussed favourite authors and topics that we were interested in. Once at the library, everyone was busy selecting a book to bring back to school. We all cannot wait to visit again in 3 weeks time and choose some more exciting books to read!

By Mrs Grindrod, ago

Fun with reading

Ash have been excited to start our new reading challenge, all they need to do is read at least 3 times a week and change their books Monday, Wednesday and Friday. They are then entered into a prize draw for a chance to win a reading pet. Our winner this week was Heidi who can now take home a reading pet and she has agreed to commit to read to her pet for at least Read more

By Mrs Graham, ago