Year 5 have been working hard on their advent topic. We have discussed the hymn 'The Servant King' and provided an explanation for verse 1 and the chorus. We discussed the impact on Christians today. In addition to this, we discussed how we would like to be treated in person or online. We recognised the positive and negative outcomes and hard an open and honest discussion.
Y5 enjoyed an epic trip to the Newcastle Castle. We met a fantastic team of tour guides and an expert on the infamous 'trials' that took place in 17th century Newcastle. The local history was so interesting and we understood more about the vulnerable people of the day that were targeted for financial gain! Our children were so enthusiastic and a credit to our school with several members of the public committing on their manners and good behaviour.
Year 5 took part in the Biggest Assembly, this morning. Picture News - who provide child-friendly news feed - organised a country wide event. There were opportunities for discussion, and we considered our British and Gospel Values. It was very interesting.
Year 5 enjoyed some teambuilding with Miss Thompson, this week. The had to work as a team to move the group forward. However, they had to use different ways to communicate.
Y5 were looking at examples of diary entries. We worked with our talk partners to read extracts to each other, as well as reading them as a class. We were able to recognise several English language features for this genre.
'Bikeability' was great fun! Congratulations to those who achieved Level 1 or 2.
Huge thanks to the Creative Dance Centre for working with Y5 this Autumn term. The children have thoroughly enjoyed their journey through dance.
In computing, Y5 are using shapes and software to create vector drawings. We had real fun using various tools.
The children of Y5 presented and voted on school roles. This was optional. The electees spoke to their class to outline their manifestos. We used Microsoft Forms and iPads to record our votes to maintain discretion. Well done to all the children who outlined their vision and good luck for the collation of votes.
Y5 celebrated Dyslexia Awareness Week. After our assembly, we talked about dyslexia and what that might mean for children. We described it as a 'superpower' for creative and different thinking.
Y5 enjoyed their own celebration of the word to mark the end of our RE topic. The children wrote their own bidding prayers and decided on the format. It was a lovely, spiritual experience.
