Class 5 Blog

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  08

  Dec

  Science - Balloon Powered Cars

  Posted by Mrs J Clarke

  Today in science we made balloon powered cars to support our forces topic. It was a learning curve for us all, as paper straws did not quite work as well as plastic ones. However, it was good to reflect on what could make them better next time.
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  05

  Dec

  English - Spelling

  Posted by Mrs J Clarke

  Today we practised this weeks spelling words outside on the playground. Children worked in pairs to test their partner with our spelling pattern, using chalk.
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  03

  Dec

  Quidditch

  Posted by Mrs J Clarke

  Today year 5 took part in a Quidditch workshop. They enjoyed flying around on their broomsticks!
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  02

  Dec

  PSHE - Bullying

  Posted by Mrs J Clarke

  In PSHE this week, we have been learning about the difference between direct and indirect bullying. Following this, we thought about how we could show kindness to others. The children made kindness fortune tellers and tested used them to spread kindness throughout the class.
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  01

  Dec

  Math - Problem solving

  Posted by Mrs J Clarke

  As we had quite a few children out today in dance rehearsals, we took the opportunity to work in smaller groups. The children used an oracy based math problem, supported by a natural video and had to work together to find hidden numbers. I was really impressed with the team work and communication used by all the children involved today.
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  26

  Nov

  Computing/Geography

  Posted by Mrs J Clarke

  Today we have finalised our scripts and research for our tourism video about Greece. The children have researched tourism in Greece and thought about why people may want to visit. They have also been exploring filming angles and shots in computing. We have put these together to create our videos.
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  26

  Nov

  KNEX Challenge

  Posted by Mrs J Clarke

  Today year 5 took part in a STEM workshop using KNEX. Their challenge was to work in pairs to build a model of an automated warehouse where machines collect and package the stock. Children worked well together and created some impressive designs! The winning pair have been invited to attend the final at Renishaw in May 2026!
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  18

  Nov

  RE - Who is the most important person in the Christmas story?

  Posted by Mrs J Clarke

  In RE today, we have been thinking about who the most important person is in the Christmas story. Children have worked in pairs to draft their argument and presented it to the class. We have been thinking about how to challenge someones opinion in a positive way.
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  13

  Nov

  Michael Rosen Day

  Posted by Mrs J Clarke

  Today for Michael Rosen Day, year 5 joined the live session and enjoyed listening to Michael talking about what inspires him. He shared some interesting poems about food too!
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  13

  Nov

  PE - Invasion

  Posted by Mrs J Clarke

  This term in PE we have started a unit about invasion games. In our first lesson, we practised passing the ball using chest pass. We then thought about how we could stand and move to help our team mates in a game situation.