In our science topic this half term, year 5 are looking into mixtures and separation. We have been looking at how different materials are made up of particles, and how in a solid, liquid and gas the particles are different. We carried out an experiment in class to see how Read more
Welcome to Year 5 Juniper! The children have had a fantastic week settling into their new classroom and year group. It has been so lovely getting to know everybody and starting our learning journey together. This week we started all of our academic lessons and had some great fun Read more
As part of their RE topic exploring how different faiths care for the environment, Year 5 enjoyed a walk to our local park to investigate the world around them. During the visit, the children looked for “wows” and “ows” – identifying the positive aspects of the environment as well as Read more
Year 5 enjoyed a fantastic Sports Day this morning, showcasing great skill, determination and enthusiasm in every event. Despite the extremely hot weather, the children gave their all and loved the opportunity to compete against one another. It was wonderful to see such excellent sportsmanship throughout the morning, with pupils Read more
Our class visited Bury Church High School for an exciting art workshop. During the session, the children used acrylic paints to create a colourful rainbow background before designing their own templates on polystyrene boards. They then used printing ink to transfer their designs and create beautiful prints. The lesson was Read more
Year 5 enjoyed a fantastic trip to Reel Cinema, where they watched Charlie the Wonder Dog, followed by an exciting visit to Putt & Play for a round of crazy golf today. The children had a brilliant time throughout the day and represented the school exceptionally well with their excellent Read more
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