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In maths we are learning that multiplication and division are inverse operations.  We know that we can multiply any numbers in any order but this is not true when dividing.  We have also learnt that good mathematicians like to be organised and one good way to organise our thinking is by using an…

Over this half-term we have been learning about qualities that make us effective sports people and how these can help us in our wider lives. We have looked at confidence, perseverance, resilience, team work and encouragement. In every session we have discussed different qualities and then…

We all went in the back of the police van today! We tried on the police uniform and found out all about how the police keep us safe.

We helped celebrate Chinese New Year and the year of the rat by learning all about dragon dances, Chinese food and and traditional customs our friends are celebrating this week. Take a look at some photos of our fun activity…

Year 5 are enjoying a series of lessons with Coach Dan, all based around having a healthy mind as well as a healthy body. So far, we have been thinking about resilience, confidence and gratitude. After working in the classroom on these topics, we go out and try to show these same qualities as we…

We had a fantastic time learning about how the police help us.

We have been exploring how we can make numbers to 20 by looking at the tens and ones in a number. 

Coach Steve is coming in this half term to help teach us the fundamentals in cricket. Not only are we working on throwing, hitting and catching, but also to be a good sport and show the ‘ spirit of cricket’. 

This week we took our first look at the operation of division.  Here we are exploring division as 'sharing'.

Today in French we had the opportunity to have simple conversations with Monsieur Pouey and Mademoiselle Lemaire who are visiting from France. We practised talking about the weather, describing ourselves and where we live as well as what foods we like. It was great to improve our…

In RE we have been learning about the Jewish Passover, which celebrates the freedom of the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt. Today we recapped the story and re-enacted the traditional Seder meal. We learnt about the significance and symbolism of the different food items that are…

Coach Steve has been coming in to teach us some cricket skills in P.E. this term.  We have learnt to hold the bat properly and to strike a ball off a tee or cone.  We have also brushed up on our rolling and underarm throwing skills.