by Mrs Gaukrodger | Mar 5, 2024 | DT, Year 5
In our DT lessons, we have been finding out about important Chinese inventions such as paper, gunpowder, the compass and moveable-type printing. We also learned that the kite is a Chinese invention that was used for military purposes. Kites would be used to send...
by Mrs Gaukrodger | Jan 29, 2024 | RE, Year 5
In our RE lessons we are learning about Jewish worship and community. We have learned that a mezuzah is a scroll, which Jewish people keep inside a case that is fixed to the right hand side of the doorframes in their houses. On the scroll is written the Shema which is...
by Mrs Gaukrodger | Jan 29, 2024 | PE, Year 5
Year 5 had a fantastic time when we visited Lord Lawson to take part in a basketball competition with other local primary schools. Everyone worked really well in their teams with excellent passing, receiving, dribbling and shooting skills on show. We all had a...
by Mrs Gaukrodger | Jan 9, 2024 | Geography, Year 5
In our Geography unit, ‘Where does our energy come from?’ we have been learning about different energy sources. We have learned about renewable and non-renewable energy sources and the benefits and drawbacks of each. We have learned about different energy sources...
by Mrs Gaukrodger | Dec 5, 2023 | Science, Year 5
Year 5 had a great day taking part in the Road to RIAT (Royal International Air Tattoo) Glider Challenge day. We began by learning that a glider soars through the air without the help of a motor. They have wings, a tail, a cockpit and a fuselage. We learned about the...
