Year 5 Science
In science, Year 5 have been learning about how NASA filters water on the International Space Station. The children have enjoyed using this knowledge to try to make their own…
Year 5 News
Year 5 reading The Odyssey
Children loved reading The Odyssey. This adventure was filled with danger, magic and discovery. They emphasised with the hero Odysseus on his long journey home, where he met strange creatures,…
Year 5 Succeeding Together
The pupils in Year 5 have been working hard, supporting and encouraging each other in their learning!
Year 5 Science
This week in Science, Year 5 investigated how the amount of bicarbonate soda affects the amount of gas produced when mixed with vinegar. The children made predictions, carried out a…
The Fourth Plinth Awards Winners!
Congratulations to some of our year 5 & 6 children for winning national awards in art this week for The Fourth Plinth awards at City Hall & Show Racism the…
Year 5 First Aid Certificate
This week, Year 5 all earned themselves a first aid certificate. Every year, through the school’s relationship with the Croydon Schools Sports Partnership, Year 5 have Mini Medic training. They…
Year 5 learn about The Titanic
In Year 5, children have been learning about the journey of the Titanic across the Atlantic and its collision with the iceberg. They have been writing a risk assessment to…
Year 5 exploring thermal conductivity
Year 5 had a lot of fun exploring thermal conductivity through investigations. The children observed how heat travels and tested which materials are the best insulators. Throughout, they discussed fair…
Year 5 visit London Science Museum
Year 5 have been visiting London Science Museum to support their learning of space. The children were amazed to see a piece of the moon, satellites, and rockets. Everyone got…
Year 5 Maths and English
Year 5 have had a very busy week. In English, children have been exploring the fabulous book “Hidden Figures” where they have been role playing and writing in the first…
Year 5 Computing
This week in Computing, children learnt how to programme different commands and algorithms to power LED lights and a motor. They created a programme on a computer screen by moving…
Year 5 watched ‘The Walk’
In English this week, Year 5 watched ‘The Walk’ as part of our current topic – Phillipe Petit. After watching the film, we used all that we know to plan…