Friday 11th October
In science this week, we have been super scientists and have been designing our own experiment! We want to investigate if the temperature of water or the amount that we stir the water will change the speed that sugar dissolves. We can’t wait to test it out next week!
Since the start of term, we have been lucky enough to get some football coaching from Warren. Warren has been teaching us key skills needed for football; like reactions and reflexes, pivoting, and moving with agility. These sessions have been so much fun, and we are learning so much!
Have a great weekend,
Miss McKean and Miss O'Hara
Friday 27th September
Wow – another busy week has ended! We have worked so hard this week, and made so much progress.
In science, we have been looking at dissolving – our big question was: where do things go when they dissolve? We stirred some sugar into water, and it looked like it had simply disappeared! We found out more about the particle model, and now we understand that it does not disappear, but the sugar particles mix into the water particles and it becomes a solution.
In PSHE, we have been learning more about the Rights of a Child in Britain. We are very fortunate to live in a country where we are safe, respected and have the right to an education. I was so impressed with the children in their discussions about why it is great to live in the UK – they are such empathetic children. They have made me so proud today!
Miss McKean and Miss O'Hara
Friday 13th September
What a busy week it has been! We have started to get into the swing of year 5, and the children have been amazing. I have two amazing things to share with you this week – the children have made us so proud!
In English, we have been writing poetry using figurative language to describe a shark. Here are a few examples;
Shark – Joshua K
Super eyes see like x-ray cameras
How sharp are those daggers of teeth?
A shark’s nose could smell a salmon from a mile away!
Racing through the sea like a rocket
Kick that beast? Take it from me, if I were you, I wouldn’t!
Shark – Holly A
Sharp teeth to scare
Head of a devil
Ancient scars to show he’s tough
Roaring flippers like a jet
Careful if you approach the glider of the night!
Shark – Liam E
Teeth as pointy as the sharpest knife,
Eyes as black as the darkest ink,
Opening its mouth, ready for a fishy bite!
Scars like it has been in the war,
A demon of the water,
Fin as triangular as the perfect pizza slice,
As tall as the tallest skyscraper,
As fast as an F1 car!
Shark – Ella W
Fin as strong as a bodybuilder’s arm,
Teeth as sharp as a knife,
A heart that can beat you up,
Skin as soft as satin.
Eyes like black holes,
Skin the colour of the moon!
Wow! I am sure you’ll agree that they are absolutely fab.
I also want to share some of the artwork that the children have created, using watercolours. We were painting pictures of Antarctic scenes, inspired by David McEown. Miss O'Hara and I couldn't believe the painting skill of our class, they were absolutely incredible and made sure to put their best effort into their work. Well done Antarctica class, you are amazing!
Have a great weekend!
Miss McKean and Miss O'Hara