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6 July 2020

The Olympic Experience... at Home!

Year 5 are not only fantastic writers but also imaginative constructors of model stadiums as part of our Olympics topic. We have all sorts of creative designs here, from those using cardboard boxes and polystyrene to designs which include lightning and even some which use household objects. How…

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29 June 2020

We are Writers... at Home!

Lockdown hasn't stopped children in Year 5 from producing imaginative, high-quality writing. Just take a look at the following examples. Keep up all that hard work, Year 5!

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22 May 2020

Year 5 Home Learning

Year 5 have been producing some fantastic work at home. We are really proud of you all.

We have had Maths investigations, amazing writing with Year 5 SPaG features, super drawing of rainforests and much more! The children have worked incredibly hard and we look forward to receiving more great…

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11 May 2020

Let's Explore the Rainforests...

Year 5 have been producing some fantastic work at home for our Geography topic all about the Rainforests. 

We have had labelled diagrams of rainforest animals such as sloths and jaguars, rainforest art in the style of Henri Rousseau, fact files about rainforest tribes, and even investigations…

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22 April 2020

Self Portrait

Hello Year 5! 

Here's an Art challenge for you this time. Draw a detailed portrait of yourself. Use a mirror to get a good look at the main details, such as eyes, skin and teeth. Why not use old magazines and other materials to make a collage of your portrait?

If you'd like to share your…

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18 April 2020

How many toes?

Hello Year 5!

We hope you had a lovely Easter break. To get you warmed up for all the exciting learning ahead in the Summer term, why not have a go at this MathsEyes problem? It's sure to get you thinking! Please post your answers in the comments section.

Miss Mowbray and Mr Jefferies

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31 March 2020

Who is it? Where is it?

In the past term, we have looked at 'Famous People and Places.'

Take a look at the images of famous people and places in the slideshow.

Who are they? Where are they? Why do you think they are famous? Why do you think people might travel there? How might they have inspired other…

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31 March 2020

Cloudspotting

Hello Year 5,

With us all confined to our homes at the moment, why not go out into the garden or look out of the window and see what clouds you can spot?

Use the link to the website below to discover more about the different types of clouds and make a note of which ones you spot over the…

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30 March 2020

Maths Challenge

Hello Year 5, 

Hope you are all safe and well. 

Here is your maths challenge. 

We will look forward to your responses. 

Good Luck

Miss Mowbray and Mr Jefferies

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24 March 2020

White Rose Problem of the Day

Hello again!

Remember Year 5, White Rose are still doing their Maths Problem of the Day and you can access all the previous problems on their website. If you do complete one, feel free to post a comment on the blog with your answer!

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23 March 2020

Hello Year Five!

Hello Year Fives!

We miss you already and hope that you're keeping safe, happy and healthy at home. 

The cover image for this blog is one of the MathsEyes posters - please give it a go and put your answer in a blog comment. It's always interesting to see how different they all are.

And…

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13 March 2020

Elements and Compounds

Both Year 5 classes had an amazing time at Conyers! They performed their own chemical reactions and observed changes in chemicals as they became new substances. They also had the opportunity to watch some fantastic demonstrations. They children were well behaved and hope for another opportunity to…

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