This week in the classroom
27th June
What a busy week in Year 5/6!
In English, we have started writing diary entries. We have looked at hyperboles and parenthesis and how they can be used to make our writing more interesting and entertaining. We have also plotted the events of the day in question, related to our character Stanley Yelnats, in preparation for next week when we will start our shared writing.
In reading, we have read more of our class book, Holes. The children are giving very perceptive and insightful responses related to the characters and their relationships with each other. They are also getting more confident at retrieving information from the text.
In geography, we looked at economic minerals, and grouped these into metallic and non-metallic. We discussed the different ways they are used and identified them in everyday objects. We also looked at the positives and negatives of quarries and mines on a local community.
In science, we looked at air resistance. We did an experiment involving small, medium and large balloons. The children used their results to determine that the larger the balloon, the greater the air resistance, and the slower the balloon falls.
We also practiced for our end of year performance of Peter Pan. The children have worked really hard on their lines and they deliver them brilliantly. With the stage going up on Monday, we have encouraged them to get off script as soon as possible!
Well done Year 5/6!
19th June
We have had a very exciting and hot week in Year 5/6 this week!
In English, the children have finished their speeches and typed them up to present. Emma (Y6) and Nova (Y5) very bravely set off for the Trust Final on Thursday afternoon and we were very proud of them. Both girls worked really hard on their speeches and were very passionate about the subjects they were discussing. I’m sure they will be excellent representatives for our school!
In maths, we have continued to find the missing angles of polygons using known facts. The children have become more confident with this, particularly with finding the missing angle in a triangle.
In geography, we continued with our natural resources topic, looking at arable and pastoral farming. We looked at food you grow, food you raise, and food you catch. We also talked about the importance of sustainable farming for the future.
On Wednesday, we had our sports day. In the morning, we did a range of field events: javelin, target throwing with beanbags, shot put and ball pass. I was amazed at the skill and the enthusiasm shown by all. In the afternoon, it was the races and I thought Year 5/6 did a wonderful job. Not only did they help with the running of sports day but they also showed great support to each other and demonstrated excellent sportsmanship.
On Thursday morning, we had an assembly performed by Key Strings. This was a musical assembly which taught the children about string instruments. The ‘performers’ were very entertaining and played us some beautiful music. Some of the children even got a chance to go to the front and have a try with some. This was followed by their Love Music Trust music lesson in the afternoon so a very musical day.
We also allocated the parts for our Year 6 Leavers’ Performance of Peter Pan. The children are very excited to learn their lines, and rehearsals start next week. The Year 5 children will also be joining in, making it a real class effort!
It has been very hot this week and the children have shown real resilience in getting on with things, despite the temperatures. Well done Year 5/6!