Year 5 Book Art - 3D Sculptures

In year 5 we have been exploring book art. We gathered books that were to be recycled and instead  brought them back to life in 3D. We tried to show the personality or character of the book and kept loosely to the original story. We wanted to upcycle the book in a new, creative way.

Our project included  origami, folding, glueing, twisting and cutting paper, among other techniques.

It provided an exciting opportunity to explore transformation, with paper being a great material for exploring form.

Year 5 tackle global warming!

 This week, Year 5 have looked into the effects global warming is having on our planet and what we can all do to help save Earth! To help others, we created posters that showed the effects of global warming and pollution along with some handy tips that everyone can follow to make a difference! Here are some of Brazil's great posters!

Year 5 become traders!

 For our History topic this half term, Year 5 have been learning all about The Kingdom of Benin in preparation for our trip to the British Museum! This week we learnt all about trading and in Brazil class we set up our own market to test our trading (and our drama) skills!

Year 5 parachute experiment!

 Following on from our lessons on air resistance, Year 5 have planned, carried out and recorded the results of a parachute experiment! Together we made 3 different size parachutes, moulded equal weights and timed each parachute as they dropped from the same height! Here's some photos of our scientists hard at work!  

Year 4 Certificate winners

 Well done to Last weeks year 4 certificate winners.

Year 3,4 and 5 certificate winners

 Congratulations to our year 3, 4 and 5 children who were awarded certificates and well done for all our children for showing our special visitors how much they love their learning.

Year 5 RE

In RE this unit, Year 5 have been looking at why prayer is important for religious believers. Last week Year 5 looked at two prayers that are important to Christians and Muslims. The children compared the two prayers and looked at the similarities and differences between them. Then the children created pieces of artwork based on these prayers. 

Year 5 Mathletics Award Winners

 Well done to the Year 5 Mathletics certificate winners this week.

Year 5 Science

 Last Friday, Mexico class were learning about pollination. We discussed the process of pollination and then the children had a go a being the pollinators. The children enjoyed learning this way and were able to clearly explain pollination.