by Mrs Armstrong | Mar 26, 2025 | Events and Visits, News, RE, Year 5
The children in Year 5 visited Birtley Methodist Church to learn about the Easter Story. At the church, the children re-enacted parts of the days before the crucifixion , including welcoming Jesus into the town and visiting the temple. The children had the opportunity...
by Mrs Armstrong | Mar 7, 2025 | English, Year 5
In Year 5, the children have been analysing the poem, The River, by Valerie Bloom. To support their understanding of the poem, the children explored the vocabulary and features within it before writing a critical review of the poem. Many of the children commented that...
by Mrs Lewis | Mar 3, 2025 | Music, Year 5, Year 6
Well done to our Year 5 & 6 children who attended keyboard after school club tonight. After quickly learning the notes of the keys they all were able to play the nursery rhyme Twinkle, Twinkle confidently by the end of the session! Myself and Mrs Donkin were...
by Mrs Armstrong | Feb 21, 2025 | Art and Design, Latest News, Year 5
In Art, Year 5 have used their research into the creation of the Chinese Terracotta Army to create their own sculptures in clay. The children enjoyed designing their warriors and were very determined to emulate the designs, facial features and positioning of the...
by Mrs Armstrong | Feb 14, 2025 | Computing, Latest News, Year 5
On Tuesday 11th February, we celebrated Safer Internet Day, focusing on the theme ‘Too good to be true? Protecting yourself and others from scams online’. The children in Year 5 took part in a quiz about scam spotting. All of the children were able to identify the...
by Mrs Armstrong | Feb 7, 2025 | Latest News, PE, Year 5
In one of our PE sessions this half term, the children in Year 5 have been developing their hockey skills. The children have worked hard to learn defensive techniques and the importance of communication when taking part in a team game. The children have enjoyed taking...
