Another half-term already done? WhAt!? Time has really flown by! Here’s a little look at some of our favourite memories this term so far, including the things we’ve really enjoyed learning about.

 

English

For English, we wrote a character description about our own mythical creature, inspired by ancient Greek myths.

“It was fun drawing our own mythical creatures. Mine was inspired by the Minotaur and an octopus and I named it Aquator! It has a gem on its head that controls day and night. It had a muscular body.” – Noah, 5H

Portrait of a mythical creature inspired by ancient Greek mythology, by Louis

 

Art

We each created a Lotus flower, linking with our previous study of Ancient Egypt as the lotus was a sacred and symbolic flower to ancient Egyptians. We used chalk pastels to design them, using hatching, cross hatching, stippling and scumbling.

“It was fun and creative because we got to use pastels.” – Kaitlyn, 5H

“I found it stressful because it was quite hard to do the techniques but I still managed to do it. It looks better than I thought it would. I feel really good about it now!” Leo, 5H

 

Amber practising her different sketching techniques

An example of the different techniques we explored

Our Lotus flowers, on display in the Link

 

PE

In PE, we were practising netball in preparation for the netball tournament. We had to practise various types of passes and practise different positions. Team-work was a skill we really developed.

“The tournament was quite difficult because a lot of our opponents were much taller than us! But we enjoyed it at the same time. I feel proud of the fact we came fourth out of 9 schools!” – Eliza, 5H

5H training for the Netball Tournament

 

RE

For our Hand to Mouth session this term, 5H explored the 10 commandments. We talked about what each commandment is and means. We also shared our opinions about which commandment we think is the most or least important, and why.

A whole-class circle for our session of Hand to Mouth

 

Project

Our study of Greece this term has been very interesting. We practised using atlases to find Greece and learn more about its position on a world map. We explored the landscape of Greece and got to write our own 48 hour Greek Getaway itinerary.

“I find it fascinating how so many parts of Greece are so colourful – especially compared to the UK!” Leo, 5H

Practising using an atlas

 

 

 

 

Summer term 2

There has been so much love, laughter and tears as we made the most of our final term in year 5, before saying some goodbyes. Here's a little look at what went on.

 

Buckden House

Our residential to Buckden House has been an experience that’ll definitely stay etched in our hearts and memories. We all pushed our limits, trying activities and challenges many of us would’ve previously thought were impossible to conquer. It was mad fun, and I think many of us would happily live it all again.

 

In the morning, all set for Buckden House

Buckden House

Archery

 

Bushcraft – den-making

 

 

 

Getting ready for caving

Practising caving before setting off

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Caving

 

Gyll scrambling

High ropes – the Leap of Faith

Waiting for breakfast, from the wonderful Mrs Craven

 

Ice-lollies during chill-out time

Cozy time!!!