Something Spooky Going On!

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This morning the Year 5 came to find their classroom had been covered in cobwebs, spiders and bats! Thunder echoed around the classroom as the children set to work writing their own spooky…

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Hola!

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Year 5 enjoyed their Spanish lesson today. They met their new Spanish teacher Mr Romeo. The children will have Spanish lessons every Tuesday. 

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Chalky Subtractions!

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To find the difference between two totals, Year 5 used the finding the difference method. They drew empty number lines on the playground with chalk to show their understanding.

 

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Gorgeous Gruel!

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Year 5 ate gruel today as part of their work on Victorians. The children have been learning about the workhouse because Jim Jarvis in Street Child (the class novel) has just been taken there. Surprisingly some of the children liked the gruel. 

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Year 5 School Councillors

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A huge congratulations to Gaby and Alex who were elected to represent Year 5. I am sure they will do their best in their new role and do us proud! 

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P4C - Philosophy for Children

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Year 5 enjoy their Philosophy lessons. This week the children listened to the story of Adam and Eve. They then discussed who they thought were at fault in the story. Some children said Eve, others said Adam, and God and the Snake were mentioned too! Great speaking and listening skills Year 5!

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European Language Day 2013

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Year 5 had a great time this afternoon at St Antony's. They learnt about different languages, food from around the world and were tested on their knowledge of capital cities! 

 

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Think Friday

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Every Friday children are presented with a mathematical problem. They work in pairs/groups to talk about the problem and decide which strategy to use. This weeks problem was particularly challenging however eventually it was solved! 

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Victorian Money

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As part of our Victorian topic we have been looking at some shillings and farthings brought in by Master Garnett. The children took rubbings of the coins. 

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Amazing Authors!

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In Year 5 we have just started to read 'Street Child' by Berlie Doherty. All we know so far is that it is about a boy called Jim Jarvis who is from the Victorian times. It sounds really interesting and we can't wait to find out what else happens! 

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The BFG - Dream Bottles

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Year 5 have been making dream bottles as part of their work on the BFG! They have also been looking at the language Roald Dahl used to describe the Big Friendly Giant so they can become better writers. 

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