Multiplication Masters

Multiplication Masters

The children in Year 5 have been working hard to develop their multiplication skills this week. They began by recapping short multiplication methods before moving on to using the area model to multiply a two-digit number by a two-digit number. Next, the children will...
Brilliant Bridges

Brilliant Bridges

In their DT lessons, the children in Year 5 have tested and analysed various types of bridge (beam, arch and truss) to determine their strength and stability. They then explored material properties and sources, before marking, cutting and assembling a wooden truss...
Musical Composers

Musical Composers

In Music, the children in Year 5 have learned to identify the pitch and rhythm of written notes. They composed their own pieces of music and notated their compositions, developing their understanding of staff notation.
Where does our energy come from?

Where does our energy come from?

In our Geography topic this term, the children in Year 5 have been learning about where energy comes from. They have identified sources of energy and learned about trading routes around the world, understanding that countries import and export energy. The children...