Mr. Lomas
Mrs. Wallace
Mrs. McKenna
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Topic – Mountains
Role
I am a Mountaineer
Wonder Question
How do mountains challenge us?
Children using ‘concrete manipulatives’ to help embed place value concepts.
In Science, we have been studying life cycles. The children did some modelling in groups to create images of each stage in the life cycle of a frog. Can you spot any of the stages?
The children were working in groups to find that children have rights and how their voice can be heard.
Class 5 were dressed up as ‘Rockstars’ to promote TT Rockstars. They went outside to create and play games linked to their times-tables.
In English, the children had to explore mythical creatures from all over the world. They had to become an expert on a particular creature and share their findings.
Topic – Vikings and Anglo Saxons
(440 – 1066)
Role
I am an archaeologist
Wonder Question
If Vikings and Anglo Saxons had social media, what would they post about?
The children became archaeologists for the afternoon and excavated chess pieces and coins from rock. Using brushes and water, the children released their treasure. They also used brushes to find artefacts covered in soil.
Odd Socks Day saw students and staff alike stepping into the spirit of inclusion, proving that standing out is the perfect way to stand together against bullying. Here Class 5 are reading with their buddies.
Five children from Class 5 have been participating in ‘The Great Lancashire Debate’. They were given a brief and decided that by 2050, every house in the county should have a greenhouse. The judges loved the children’s ideas, thus the team became the champions for Burnley. All the other regional winners were invited to County Hall and each presentation was performed again. Although our team did not win the overall event, they should be extremely proud of their efforts.
Class 5 children eating their Christmas Dinner.
Topic – Volcanoes and Earthquakes
Role
I am a Volcanologist
Wonder Question
What makes the Earth mad?
Topic Launch
To launch our ‘Volcanoes’ topic, we built a model in class and created an eruption. We used baking soda, vinegar and red food colouring to mimic this.
Book Boxes
Every week, three ‘Reading Boxes’ are sent home – one for poetry, one for fiction and one for non-fiction. Within them are books, colours and notepads for the children to draw / write about their books. There is also a hot chocolate for the children to drink as they enjoy their reading.
Y5 Maths Challenge
Maisie, Theo, Teddy and Isaac represented school in a ‘Maths Challenge’ competition. They were competing against children from other schools in the competition organised by Burnley Football Club. The children did really well and qualified for the finals which will take place later in the year.
English – Story Maps
The children have been studying the book ‘The Inventions of Hugo Cabret. They created a story map to go alongside one of the chapters in the story. These children re-read the chapter using their pictures. They did a fabulous job.
Topic – The Mayan Civilisation
Wonder Question
How do you think the world would be different if the Mayan Civilisation was still at its peak today?
Science – Earth and Space
Wonder Question
Is there life beyond Earth?
Role
I am an Astro Biologist
