Category Archives: Year 5

Year 5 enjoyed finding out what it was like to be evacuated, making do and mending and hiding in mock air raids.

Year 5 and 6 took part in a very informative careers morning today. They asked a range of adults great questions about their careers and professions. They were really inspired by their visitors.

Year 5 started their mini medic training today. What a fantastic skills based experience to have. They looked at what should be in a first aid kit, DR ABC, using a defibrillator, the recovery position, choking, asthma, wounds and bleeding, cuts and calling for an ambulance. Thanks to Rob from RJM Adventure for the sessions.

Year 5 had a great afternoon celebrating their love of reading and cake at our Book Cafe. It was entirely organised by the children and showcased what a fabulous bunch of book lovers they are. Thank you very much to our visitors for coming.

This week, Year 5 have been looking at the impact of palm oil and deforestation on the animals and plants of the rainforest. We looked at some of the ways that we could raise the awareness of the issue and how we could help by using the Rang Tang Iceland video. Lucas then shared his […]

What a great way to launch our new topic in Year 5 with our ‘bean to bar’ BIG BANG. The children plotted the rainforests, learnt about some of the rainforest fruits and cocoa in particular and then had a blind tasting session. Some children loved the 85% dark chocolate, some the chilli chocolate and some […]