In Maths today, Year 5 explored cubed numbers in a really hands-on way. We used equipment to build actual cubes, which helped us see how a number multiplies by itself three times. The children were very engaged and worked brilliantly together to spot patterns and make connections. It was a fun, practical lesson that supported their understanding and there were lots of proud moments!
We had a workshop based on speaking out and staying safe, with the help of Buddy the speech bubble teddy. Year 5 learnt lots of ways that they can get support, if they need it. It was a very useful and informative workshop and the children were all very engaged. They even got a sticker at the end for their hard work and involvement!
Today we launched Anti-bullying week by participating in odd sock day. We attended an assembly and Miss Summers introduced our theme for this year’s anti-bullying week, which is ‘Power for good’. Then we had fun learning the Andy and the Odd socks song called ‘Power for good’.
During our RE lesson, we learnt about Abraham and Sarah being blessed with a child. This is because Abraham showed great faith and trust in the Lord. Once they had listened to the scripture, we used freeze frames to retell the story. We focused on how Abraham and Sarah might of been feeling at this time. Year 5 created some lovely freeze frames to capture the key moments.
In Science we carried out an investigation to look at irreversible changes. Year 5 mixed bicarbonate of soda with vinegar and placed a glove over the top. They watched the hand come alive, as the bicarbonate of soda and vinegar mixed, creating carbon dioxide. We were all very excited with the results!
We had a workshop today based on how we can be more resilient. Year 5 took part in numerous activities including: discussions on ways we can be more resilient, making paper chains and making a paper airplane. We even got to fly our airplanes at the end of the day! All of the children now know ways on how they can be more resilient in school and at home.
In English, we did some Drama to help us remember the story we are learning about. Year 5 have read ‘Henry’s Freedom Box’ and today they dramatised the story of him escaping in the box. This is going to help them later on, when they write an autobiography on Henry.
In Science, we have been looking at properties and changes of materials. We carried out an investigation to see how water can change state. Year 5 discovered that water is an example of a reversible change, because it can be reversed by adding or removing heat.
