British Science Week In Year 5 Juniper, we have been carrying out lots of exciting activities to celebrate British Science Week. Over the past week, we have had British Science Week themed lessons in many of our subjects. This year’s theme is ‘Being Curious’. Maths In our Maths lesson, we Read more
Yesterday, Year 5 Juniper took part in the Urenco “Sorting Things” Workshop, where they explored different ways scientists separate mixtures. Through a range of hands-on activities, the children investigated sieving, chromatography, indicators and centrifuges, learning how these techniques are used in everyday life and in industry. They tested substances to discover Read more
Year 5 Juniper took part yesterday in an engaging Online Behaviours Workshop, designed to help children navigate the digital world safely, responsibly and confidently. Through interactive discussions and activities, the children explored how online behaviours can affect mental wellbeing, learned about the influence of social media influencers and online advertising, Read more
Year 5 pupils from St Luke’s recently visited Rochdale Town Hall as part of an exciting science project focused on solar energy and sustainability. The children have been learning about how solar panels can help reduce energy costs and protect the environment, and they explored ways solar energy could be Read more
Today, Year 5 Juniper visited Newhouse Academy to carry out some science experiments with Miss Dawson. The children got a coach journey up to Newhouse where they were greeted with Miss Dawson. We then went to one of the science laboratories where the children were given an introduction to what Read more
In our art topic this half term, year 5 are looking at craft and design, specifically architecture. We have looked at houses and buildings so far and have even made our own drawings of houses. Today, we selected a small area of our drawing from last lesson as if we Read more
This half term Year 5 will be focusing on architecture. The children will learn all about observational drawing, printmaking, and building design. This unit will encourage children to explore architectural elements and analyse the work of Friedensreich Hundertwasser. Today, we took advantage of the lovely weather and went outside to Read more
KS2 were treated to a fantastic performance of The Jungle Book by M&M theatre company. All of the children really enjoyed the show and Year 6 were able to take part in a workshop afterwards.
Today at St Luke’s, we have come to school with crazy hair to support Comic Relief! The children have loved it and some wanted to share their fantastic efforts! You all looked amazing for a great cause!
This morning, Year 5 have taken part in their very own press conference. This week for careers week, Year 5 were given the engineer Mae Jemison to focus on. Throughout the start of the week we were able to learn lots about Mae by watching videos, reading her stories, and Read more