Wow! We cannot quite believe how quickly this term has gone by! We have been blown away by so many of the children in our classes- the quality of work has been outstanding!  Below is a snapshot of what we have been up to over the last few weeks.

Music

This term, we have been learning the iconic song ‘Livin’ on a prayer’ by Bon Jovi. We started by learning the lyrics and rhythms and then moved onto playing some key notes on the glockenspiels to accompany the song.  Look out for some of our performances on Twitter, coming soon!

Science

This term we started our new topic: “Properties and changes of materials.” We revised some of the key vocabulary and content that we learnt last year and are now building on these key concepts. We have carried out some exciting investigations too! We started by conducting a test on the properties of a range of materials e.g. the flexibility, permeability, hardness, transparency and magnetism of objects. We will soon be moving onto carrying out comparative investigations, like testing the best thermal conductor and insulator. Do you recognise these words? Can you think of everyday objects that are thermal conductors/insulators?

 

Design and Technology  

As part of the ancient Egypt topic work, the children in Year 5 have learnt the importance of a Shaduf and the river Nile. In DT this term, they will be creating a shaduf by applying their knowledge of levers from science. By working as a group, they have begun planning their ideas- trying to select the best materials and resources to create their prototypes. Over the next few days, they will be bringing their ideas to life and creating their final product, ready to put it to the ultimate test. Will their shaduf be strong enough to carry the water from low to high ground? Take a look at some of the initial research they did.

 

Feeling Festive!

A huge thank you to all the parents and carers who came along to our Christmas craft morning- we had so much fun creating wreaths, reindeer hot chocolate and snowmen bookmarks!

We are absolutely loving Bookvent and have enjoyed listening to the children read out their favourite chapter of their favourite book to the whole class.

We are very much looking forward to walking up to Queen Elizabeth School on Wednesday 14th December to watch their Christmas Panto: Robin Hood and His Merry Men. Please do remember to sign and return the permission slip before Monday.

We would like to take this opportunity to say happy holidays and we hope that you all have a restful break ready to return on Wednesday 3rd January 2023.

Miss Islam, Mrs Parkar and Miss Khan