Year 5 started their very first topic in Computing. They looked at Internet Safety; in particular the use of AI. They discussed both the positive and negative sides of using AI and how to manage computer systems online. The children were very sensible with their answers.
Last week , Kestrels have started to design their digital quizzes. We have some amazing ones such as: Henry the V111 and a tricky General Knowledge one. Sports questions are also in the mix!
This week Year 5 have been very busy coding their quizzes today. I’ve had the pleasure of trialling several of them and they really are a lot of fun!
To create a program which uses selection
This week, Year 5 pupils took part in an important lesson about online safety. The children learned that some people they communicate with online may not have good intentions and may try to cause harm to them or their friends.
A key message was that this is never their fault. Pupils discussed how to recognise warning signs, such as messages that make them feel uncomfortable or pressured and the reasons why people may send them. The class also learned that seeking help from a trusted adult is the right thing to do and that telling someone is a way of keeping themselves and others safe. Year 5 showed maturity and thoughtfulness throughout the lesson, developing confidence and understanding to help them stay safe online.
Want to recap more online safety? then visit BBC Own it!
Today’s Safer Internet Day was celebrated in all the classes today. In kestrels we watched the lesson and then created our own avatar for our chatbot vulture. The children came up with some excellent AI rules and some super pictures to represent their bird.
Watch the lesson again at Safer Internet Day 2026 – Live Lesson – BBC Teach
Today, Kestrels completed their computing project looking at the X and Y axis.
They used their Roman numeral knowledge in order to get 2 characters to count. They designed their own characters and back-drop, and produced some excellent Scratch projects.
For Anti-bullying week, the children in year 5 have been discussing multiple scenarios based on how we should treat each other and whether their interactions are bullying or banter.
They also wrote down who they would talk to if they were concerned about interactions online.
Today, Kestrels started their new computing project – programming. They started by refreshing their knowledge of Scratch and then produced their own program.
We had spinning skeletons, dancing beats and even a shark chasing Nemo…can you imagine? The programs were incredible!
Today in Computing, Year 5 took part in their first online safety lesson. They studied how they need to be vigilant when adverts appear on their computers, and most importantly to decide whether the adverts can be trusted.
During this lesson, the children experimented with various filming techniques to produces a short video.
