Author: year5

We looked at stories and photos to decide if they were fake or not.  We discussed how some stories are very convincing and how we have to use our common sense.

We enjoyed using apparatus to enhance our sequences in gymnastics.

We rehearsed a shopping story with our group, then performed it.  We found it tricky to pronounce the French words, but remembered some of the food.

We enjoyed looking at our framed work at the art gallery.

We were lucky to be a part of the baptism and confirmation celebrations of some of our peers.

We went out into our local area to explore the different leisure facilities available.  We also asked for people’s opinions about the facilities available, how they use them for leisure and what they would like to see.  Lots of people said that they make good use of the restaurants and cinema but would like more shops and indoor play areas.

The children enjoyed exploring how Doodlers work.  They explored a variety of factors that impact on how the Doodler functions.  This included adapting the counterweight, using pens and / or pencils and changing the height or position of the pens.

We then designed and planned our own.  Here are the finished products:

The children took part in a drama workshop based on our book ‘The Journey’.  We explored skills of empathy as we put ourselves in the shoes of refugees.

The children took part in a friendship workshop on Tuesday. Not only was I impressed by the children’s behaviour, but it also reminded me how incredibly kind and supportive towards one another they are. The children explored how it’s okay to be different, how to work in a team, and how to be a good friend. They also learned some strategies to help them to relax or calm down.

Maple class had great fun teaching each other their skills.  The children taught each other gymnastics, dance, football and programming skills.  The children also learned how to make an origami frog, demonstrating great perseverance.  Some children also learned to play a song on a keyboard and play darts.