Last week, Year 5 Juniper started their new topic in science on magnetism. Today we learnt all about magnets, when they were discovered and how they work. We even learnt that magnets were first found as objects called lodestones! We took part in an experiment to test how magnets attract Read more…
In class today, Year 5 Juniper took part in the NSPCC Speak Out Stay Safe assembly and workshop. We were able to discuss the different types of abuse, know that it is never the child’s fault, understand that we have the right to be kept safe, and who to speak Read more…
On Wednesday afternoon, Years 5 and 6 were visited by Adrian Bowden for an Electricity Science Show. The show started with static electricity and demonstrated some amazing experiments the children could carry out at home. There a was a particular focus on cells, bulbs, buzzers, switches and whole circuits which Read more…
In class today we discussed the “What Would Jesus Do?” (WWJD?) movement. We looked into what the movement is and its abbreviation. We were able to learn about different ways in which a Christian may confess their sins to God if they were to give in to temptation, have a Read more…
In Computing today, Juniper and Pine took part in a coding session for ‘Hour of Code’, which is where millions of students all over the globe celebrate Computer Science Education. The children put their coding skills to the test as they were able to input their codes to create different Read more…
Today, Year 5 took part in a Santa Dash to raise money for a charity called Save the Children. The children all took part in a one mile dash around our playground by either walking, running or a mixture of the two. We had our Christmassy songs playing to keep Read more…
Well done to our Year 5/6 dodgeball team who came in first place. It was great to see new faces representing school for the first time and picking up a medal and trophy too!
This morning Year 5 went to church for our Christingle service. Everyone was absolutely amazing at singing and telling the story of Christingle. There were some beautiful singing voices and great participation.
In our R.E. lesson this week, Year 5 Juniper have been learning about forgiveness. We looked at some of Jesus’ parables (Jesus and the Sinful Woman and The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant) to see how Jesus showed forgiveness towards people and the lessons Jesus wished to teach to people. Read more…
This week across school we have been taking part in Anti-Bullying Week. Juniper, along with other year groups, were able to attend a special assembly put together by the anti-bullying ambassadors at St Luke’s all around the focus for this year – choose respect. In class, we discussed respect and Read more…