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Today we have used Geo boards to make 2D shapes, thinking carefully about how many sides and corners each shape has.   Next week we will be looking at lines of symmetry in 2D shapes and the properties of 3D shapes.

How many shapes can you spot around your home?

Today we welcomed Dr. Paul Williams MP into school to support our work on democracy and British values. As our local MP, the children in Y6 had been keen to meet him  and deepen their understanding (at this very busy time in politics!) of local, national and international issues from a politicians…

We have been working very hard over the past two weeks using a number line to find an answer.

Can you use a number line to work out the answer to these calculations?

5  +  7 =                                   12 – 4 =
7 + 4  =                                    15 – 9 =
12 + 5…

The children enjoyed making their Egyptian neck collars and then used their knowledge of this process to record instructions for how to make the collars. Can you identify some of the features of instructions in the writing?

We have recently introduced mindfulness into our daily routine, and so far focused on the importance of breathing. Every day, for 5 minutes, we practice our controlled breathing, focusing on how it effects different areas of our body. We are encouraged to block out external distractions and focus…

Welcome back to our new term and to our new topic of ‘Amazing Animals’ where we will be exploring animals that live on the ice, their environments and how they can adapt to live and survive in cold climates.

We have already made a start by getting dressed up warmly and going on an Arctic…

It is scary to think that we have already (almost) completed the first week back of the term.

The children have settled back in really well and are fully immersed in their learning challenges. As stated in the newsletter this term is pivotal in the preparations for the end of the year and we…

Hurray!

It’s that time of the week again!

Please return the homework by Friday 18th January.

Mr H & Mr W

Last half term we looked at the United Kingdom and this half term we are studying Australia.

See what you can find out about Australia.

How is it similar and different to our country?

For homework we would like you to become an expert on a planet. You need to choose a planet from the solar system and create a detailed presentation about it. You may present your findings in various ways such as posters, power point, models, leaflet… the choice is yours. We have shared some ideas…

Our topic this half-term is Ancient Egypt. What do you already know about this topic? What would you like to find out?

Welcome back to your second term in Year Five. Our topic for the coming half term will be based around the Solar System, focusing on the Earth, Sun and Moon. What do you know about our solar system ? What might you like to find out about?

We will be exploring the question ‘Is there life on…