Year 5 had great fun in PE this week doing Drumba. The children loved learning new routines that combined rhythm and movement. Using drumsticks and upbeat music, they worked together to copy patterns, keep in…
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Exploring the O Antiphons Through Prayer and Art in Year 5
This week in RE, we explored the O Antiphons — special prayers used in the days leading up to Christmas. Each one uses a different title for Jesus and highlights a particular quality or symbol….
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This week in Art, we linked our space topic to some creative collagraph work. We started by sketching our own space scenes, then cut out the details from card to build our printing plates. Afterwards,…
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On Monday, Year 5 took part in a Virtual Reality workshop that gave them the chance to explore outer space. Using VR headsets, the children were able to see the planets of our solar system…
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This week, Maple Class were lucky to welcome Fr Michael as we begin our new RE unit, Prophecy and Promise. We explored the prophets of the Old Testament, focusing on David and how he went…
Read MoreReflecting on a Great Half Term in Year 5
What a busy and exciting first half term we’ve had! We’ve travelled back in time to Ancient Greece in History, learning about inventions created by the Ancient Greeks that are still used today. In English,…
Read MoreCreative Upcycling in Year 5
Over the last few weeks, Year 5 have been learning about life in Ancient Greece. We’ve learnt how primary sources (like beautifully decorated Greek pots) can tell us so much about the past, from daily…
Read MoreTree-mendous Learning in Year 5!
This week, Year 5 had a tree-mendous opportunity to work with Miss Sophia, our wonderful Environmental Tutor! Ahead of National Tree Week, celebrated across the UK in November, children ventured outdoors to explore the trees…
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On Thursday 2nd October, Year 5 took part in the celebrations for National Poetry Day. Each year the event has a different theme, and this year’s theme was “Play.” To mark the day, we had…
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Report from Mr Byrne, Sports Coach On Wednesday, a team of Year 5 girls attended the Tag Rugby Festival at Old Verulamiums Rugby Club, organised by the Schools Games Partnership. The day began with a briefing…
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