In our Guided Writing lessons, Year 5 have been learning to write diary entries. After reading our class novel, ‘The Boy at the Back of the Class”, Year 5 have been writing diary entries from the perspective of different characters in the story, focusing on using an informal writing style and ambitious vocabulary to write about the character’s thoughts and feelings. What features do you need to include in a diary entry Year 5?
Today in RE, Year 5 have been learning about the third pillar of Islam, Zakah. Zakah means giving to charity. We have been learning about why giving to charity is really important for Muslims, why Islamic relief is an excellent charity and what it does as well as thinking about why charity is important to us. What have you learnt about today Year 5?
Today, we performed our class assembly in front of our parents and carers. It focused on PSHRE and how we take care of our mental health and wellbeing. We talked about the five ways to wellbeing and discussed how we put these into action at school. We also highlighted how we should include everyone, even if we are different. What do you think the most important message was of our assembly?
Today in computing we have been learning about how to find reliable information online. We have learnt about safe search engines and how we can check if information we find online is accurate. We also learnt about plagiarism and how important it is to acknowledge where the information we use comes from. How can you search for reliable information online Year 5?
This week in Year 5, we are doing an RRR of our computer science topic from Autumn term. At the start of the year, we were learning all about ‘If statements’ and selection in our programming topic. We used scratch and purple mash to use the skills we learn to make our own quizzes about North America, and testing our times tables knowledge. What three words make up an ‘If statement’ Year 5? Can you remember what selection means?
Today in computing we have been learning about how some things and people on the internet can be harmful. We have learnt about lots of different types of harm, and how they can occur both online and offline. We know that it is really important to tell a trusted adult if we are worried about anything we see online. What have you learnt today Year 5?
Today in our Computing lesson, we read the story ‘ When Charlie McButton Lost Power’ which helped us think about activities and games we can play with friends or family without relying on screens all the time. We discussed how balance between technology and offline activities is important and that we can enjoy both if we use our time wisely. We also logged onto Interland and played the Reality River game where we had to spot fake information, scams and tricky situations online. It showed us to stop, think and make smart decisions before we click anything online. What lessons have you learnt today that you will apply to your own use of devices?
This half term in RE, Year 5 are learning about Islam. We are learning all about the 5 pillars of Islam and why they are important to Muslims. We will be learning about why giving to charity is really important for Muslims and why many Muslims go on a pilgrimage to Mecca. What is one question you have about our new topic Year 5?
Welcome back Year 5, I hope you have all had a fantastic break! We have got lots of really exciting things coming up this half term. We are looking forward to doing our class assembly, showcasing our PSHRE learning for our parents, learning more about Islam and Ancient Islamic civilisations in our RE and History, as well as starting our new chemistry topic in science. What are you looking forward to this half term Year 5?
Today Year 5 had our Christmas party to celebrate the fantastic term we have had! First, we had our whole school Christmas assembly, played lots of party games and watched a Christmas film. Merry Christmas and happy new year, Year 5, have a fantastic break!
Today our digital leader talked to us about AI and human intelligence. We talked about generative AI and how it can create new ideas and materials and discussed as a class whether we think AI could be more intelligent than people. We looked at artwork created by AI and real artists and tried to tell the difference. Then we had a class debate as to whether art created by AI is real art. What do you think Year 5, is AI art, real art?
Today in RE we have been learning about how science and religion can work together. We have sorted statements that Christians might believe into ‘All Christian’s’, ‘Some Christian’s’ and ‘No Christian’s’. We then had a class debate about religion and science. Do all Christians believe the same things about creation?
This half term in music Year 5 have been learning all about performance by performing our song Flashlight. We had the chance to sing in solos and small groups as well as perform as a whole class. We have also been practicing our rhythm and keeping a steady beat by playing the djembes. Today we learnt all about notation and put our knowledge to the test by taking on the rhythm challenge! What have you enjoyed learning Year 5?
Recently in Maths, we have been learning about fractions. We have looked at adding fractions, subtracting fractions, how to simplify a fraction, equivalent fractions, mixed numbers and improper fractions. Can you explain one of the methods that you have learnt in this unit, Year 5?
Today, Year 5 had a very important workshop all about staying safe online. We talked about how important it is to tell a trusted adult if we are worried about anything we see online or offline. We learnt all about how to be good citizens and how to make sure we are being respectful to others. Next we talked about the three steps we need to follow to deal with something unkind we see online. We know that the first step is report them, then we need to block them and the last step is to tell a trusted adult. Then we talked about prejudice and discrimination. We know that prejudice is having a negative opinion of someone without actually knowing them. Discrimination is treating someone differently based on prejudice. We learnt how to locate hate and what to do if we see hate online. What did you learn Year 5?
Today our music ambassador helped us to learn all about our musician of the month, Bob Marley. We learnt all about his life in Jamaica and his inspiring and catchy music. We listened to some of his music and most of us really liked it! What did you learn Year 5?
Today, Oxford Grove had our Art Open Morning, where our parents could come in to see what we have been doing in our Art lessons. In Year 5, our parents came in to help us with our Medusas! We RRR’d techniques to draw facial features in proportion and practised our shading techniques. Then we applied what we had learnt to draw our own Medusa. Thank you to the parents who attended. What did you learn Year 5?
This half term in PE, Year 5 are learning about dodgeball. We have been practising our throwing and catching skills, as well as working on our agility to learn to dodge out of the way! We started by playing small games to build are skills, ready to apply to a full game of dodgeball. Which skill have you been practising the most Year 5?
Today we watched our google assembly about how to be internet leaders. It talk about ways to spread positivity online and how to deal with hurtful content we might see, such as deleting unkind comments or blocking unkind people. How can we spread positivity online, Year 5?
Last week was Anti-bullying week, and in Year 5 we have been talking about what bullying is, the impacts it can have on people and what to do if we or someone we know is being bullied. We know that bullying is when someone hurts someone Several Times On Purpose, and that bullying can be really damaging to people’s wellbeing. We also know that if we or someone we know is being bullied we need to tell a trusted adult and they can help us sort out the problem. What should you do Year 5 if you are worried about bullying?
Today 5 Grove visited Bolton Schools’ ICT to take part in an exciting computer science workshop . We had the chance to practice our programming skills, creating games for microbits. First, we created the code on a laptop and then we connected our microbit to the laptop and downloaded the code so we could play our games! We made different games such as hot potato, coin flip and we even created our own dice to play snakes and ladders. In the afternoon, we used our dice and Lottie the robot to play a robotic game of snakes and ladders, programming Lottie to move around the game board. What did you learn today, Year 5?
This term we will be starting our Art topic which is all about the curse of Medusa. We will be drawing our own pictures of Medusa practicing techniques like sketching and shading which we have learnt about in Year 4. We will be looking at Traditional Greek art like paintings, sculptures and pottery. Remember, traditional art is historical and modern art is from between 1860s-1970s. Can you tell me one thing you remember learning about from art in Year 4?
On Wednesday you may or may not have celebrated bonfire night. Our OG Historian delivered a great lesson all about the history of Bonfire Night and why it is important. They told us about Guy Fawkes and the reasons why he was unhappy with the government. Can you tell me a fact about the history of Bonfire Night?
Today Year 5 watched our Google assembly, helping us to stay safe online. We learnt that it is really important to think before we click on links and to be sceptical of anything that has big discounts or countdowns to click the link. We also learnt that we have to be careful trusting information we see online and make sure we check sources and think about what we already know before we trust a claim we see online. Then we learnt about using privacy settings and how to keep our devices safe. What did you learn Year 5?
Today our digital leaders talked to us all about digital footprints. We learnt that our digital footprints are the information trail we leave behind when we use the internet. We know that it is really important to keep our personal information private, check our privacy settings and be careful when clicking on links online. What did you learn Year 5?
There are lots of really exciting things happening this season, with both Halloween and Bonfire Night approaching! It is really important that we know how to stay safe during these exciting events so we can all have fun and enjoy the celebrations!
Halloween safety
Bonfire night safety
What is something you need to remember to stay safe during these celebrations Year 5?
Today we have been researching Black History Month. It is celebrated in October across the U.K to recognise and celebrate the contributions from all black people. We each researched a person who had achieved something amazing throughout their life. Who did you research Year 5 and what can you tell everyone about them?
Today 5 Grove had their smiley reward which was an inflatable obstacle course and slide! We really enjoyed racing our friends in teams to complete the obstacle course. What did you enjoy most Year 5
This morning, Oxford Grove had a very important assembly all about harvest. We learnt that it is really important to be thankful for the food that we have and the people who help produce it, as well as helping others who might not have enough food. Lots of us brought in food to be donated to charity to help people who don’t have enough food to feed their families. Why is harvest important Year 5?
Today Year 5 had a workshop all about Diwali. First we talked about who celebrates Diwali and what it means. We then made freeze frames based on Diwali and used them to show whether some statements were true or false. Next, we talked about the story of Rama and Sita and acted them out as a whole class. What did you learn Year 5?
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