Year 5 Class News

Science - Thermal Insulation!

During Science this week, Year 5 have been conducting experiments to test the thermal insulation of various materials.

To ensure that the test was controlled, the children covered paper cups with cotton wool, felt or paper, leaving one paper cup without a cover. All were filled with the same volume of water at the same temperature.

At five minute intervals, the temperature was measured to ascertain which material was the best insulator.

At the end of the experiment, the children wrote their findings concluding that the best insulators were felt and paper, the worst being cotton wool.

Excellent work year 5.

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It's the Most Wonderful time of the Year!

During Art lessons this week, Year 5 have been tasked with creating an array of origami in preparation for the whole school Christmas decorations.

After learning about the origins of origami, the class were eager to understand how in Japanese culture, origami is often modelled on figures from the natural world such as animals and plants, and how the origami Crane is one of the most recognised, symbolising hope, healing and good fortune.

The children fully immersed themselves into the activity which as well as being fun, helps to develop their motor skills, patience, hand to eye coordination and boost creativity.

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Anti - Bullying Week

This week is 'Anti -Bullying Week' and  Year 5 have engaged in various activities to develop a greater understanding of what bullying is and the impact it can have on those that have been bullied.

The whole school  took part in 'Odd Socks Day' giving each child the opportunity to express themselves and celebrate their individuality and uniqueness.

In PSCHEE, the children discussed what the various types of bullying are, and importantly, how to effectively respond should they ever find themselves in a bullying situation. The children also learnt about the importance of celebrating friendships, and how to promote positive relationships between their friends and peers.

As part of the BBC initiative to support Anti Bullying, the class watched the 'live lesson' and created their own motto in the form of an acrostic poem using the word RESPECT- this years theme for the campaign.

The RE lesson fell on World Kindness Day and the children learnt the difference a random act of kindness can make and the long lasting effect it can have and the significance of being empathetic towards each other.

Whilst immersing themselves fully into the topic, Year 5 have shown great maturity.

Craft Time

Year 5 are developing a variety of skills during their arts and crafts lessons.

This week, after drawing a design, the children were able to create their own tapestry. The benefits of the activity were immense as they developed their resilience through a task that most were trying for the first time.

Hand-eye coordination as well as fine motor skills were developed as each child intricately stitched their pattern. The silence in the room was a testament to how much each child was concentrating in order to complete their design.

Well done to all of year 5 for their perseverance to complete their task - each child was delighted to have become proficient in a new skill by the end of the lesson.

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Final Beach School Session of the Year

This week, a team building activity concluded beach lessons for this term.

Two groups were formed and they each had to calculate how to construct a sandcastle with a moat that led to the other group's arrangement as well as leading to the sea to keep the water flowing.  This resulted in Year 5's best ever moat building!

Before leaving, the whole class joined in with the regular final activity to 'Leave no Trace',  ensuring all resources were tidied away.

Super fun was had by all and the class are looking forward to next year's beach lessons.

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"Mandala Patterns" at Beach School

Today at beach school, year 5 have learnt what a 'Mandala pattern' is.

After collecting pebbles, the children were able to decorate their own, using acrylic paints to create a unique pattern for a class display.

Next, the children engaged in an activity to develop team work searching for beach resources that they then used to construct a chosen sculpture.

The lesson concluded with a game of beach tag using items associated with the beach and sea to unfreeze others.

Before departing, the whole class joined in with the regular final activity to 'Leave no Trace' ensuring all resources were tidied away.

Super fun!

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Bikeability Course

Well done to all the Year 5 children who took part in the Bike Right! Bikeability Course this week. We hope the new skills learnt will instil confidence and enjoyment in future cycling adventures!

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European Day of Languages

To celebrate Avalon school & nursery have been on their own mission to research various European countries. Year  5 have been finding out about their allocated country - Iceland. To celebrate Avalon school & nursery have been on their own mission to research various European countries. Year 5 have been finding out about their allocated country - Iceland.

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Space!

Year 5 are continuing their cross curriculum learning about Space. To extend their knowledge of Space, during their English lesson today the children have been using a variety of non-fiction books to research information. They were then able to use what they had learnt to produce an eye-catching information text.

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Tag Rugby

Year 5 are learning the skills required for Tag Rugby. To prepare and warm up for the lesson today, the children had a game of Corners, the losing corner having to do star jumps,

The lesson developed with the fundamental rules of the game being explained and the children learnt strategies of dodging and support play.

The children played with a good team spirit remaining competitive and fair throughout. Great fun.

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1st Autumn Beach School Session

Year 5 have had fun with their Beach School learning today.

Continuing with cross curriculum learning, the children were challenged to produce various 3D shapes which were able to stand alone. Budding architects and engineers were given materials and were tasked with an assignment to design, build and work together. This resulted in some fabulous structures that each group were proud of.

The session concluded with a game of "Fish tag" - encouraging each child to think about names of fishes.

The children were thoroughly engaged throughout the lesson and are looking forward to their next beach school lesson. 

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Spanish Lesson Outside!

Year 5 have been able to make the most of the sunshine as their learning was taken outside for their Spanish lesson.

To reinforce what they had learnt in the classroom, a fun game took place outside between two groups where someone from the team had to be the first to reach Senora Dixon with the Spanish word of a body part name that she had given  in English. The first person to her with the correct Spanish word and pronunciation won a point for their team.

All of the children engaged in the challenge with great enthusiasm.

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Science Topic - Space!

Year 5 Science topic this term is Space. As part of their cross curriculum learning, in their Art lesson this week, the children have created their own Galaxies and Nebulae. Using an intricate wet on wet technique with their watercolour paints, they have all produced a vibrant and distinctive piece of artwork to be displayed.

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