Week Commencing: 03.02.25

It has been a busy week in Class 5/6. In history, we have been comparing Mayan childhood to that of the modern day and surprisingly found there were a lot of similarities. In DT, the children have designed their electrical games ahead of building next week. In RE, the children have been focusing on the 'Our Father' and  the meaning of this prayer for Christians. In maths, Yr 5 have moved onto short division, whilst Yr 6 have been tackling algebra. As it is children's mental health week, the children also completed activities this week linked with this year's theme of 'Know Yourself, Grow Yourself'. 

Week Commencing: 27.01.25

It has been a brilliant week in Class 5/6! The children have been thoroughly enjoying our new English text and have produced some brilliant pieces of writing linked with this. In maths, Yr 5 have been looking at the written method of multiplication, whilst Yr 6 have been focusing on algebra. The children also started their DT unit this week 'Building an Electrical Game'. It all started with fun and games - literally! The children were tasked with testing the current product market of toys and then reviewing them. This unit has come at a great time as the children have just finished the electrical unit in science and therefore can apply their new knowledge when building their own circuits for their games. 

Week Commencing: 20.01.25

It has been a brilliant week in Class 5/6! In history, we started our new unit based on the Mayans. We looked at a range of artefacts to gather information about this ancient civilization - the children really enjoyed this. In maths, Year 5 have been focusing on the written method of multiplication, whilst Year 6 have moved onto algebra and using function machines. In English, we have started our new book 'Kensuke's Kingdom' and the children wrote a letter in the style of Michael as he embarks on his adventure of a lifetime! The children are well and truly hooked which is lovely to see. And finally, not forgetting science where the children built a series of circuits and tested how adding components affects the brightness of a bulb or sound of a buzzer - a lot of fun was had. 

Week Commencing: 13.01.25

It has been a very productive week in Class 5/6  and the children have been working incredibly hard. In English, the children have drafted and presented their 'Save Our Planet' speeches and have done a truly amazing job. In science, the children planned and led their own experiments focusing on impacting the brightness of a bulb in a circuit. In maths, Year 5 have been adding mixed number fractions whilst Year 6 have been focusing on ratio. In prayer & liturgy this week, we have been thinking about the importance of being there for others during their time of need - the children had some lovely responses and ways in which they can go forth in order to do this. 

Week Commencing: 06.01.25

And just like that, Cl 5/6 are in 2025! The children have been amazing this week and worked incredibly hard despite there being indoor playtimes and some interesting weather! Maths wise, Year 5 have been adding and subtracting fractions, whilst Year 6 have been continuing to convert units of measurement (e.g. miles to KM). In English we have been exploring persuasive speeches linked with our geography unit 'Save Our Planet!" The children will be using Greta Thunberg's 'How dare you speech!' as inspiration for their own speeches next week - I cannot wait! In science, we have been continuing with our electricity unit and this week we focused on the question, "How can I change the brightness of a bulb?' All in all, a fantastic start to the new year.