This week, Kestrels have been studying the phases of the moon.
They have made a fabulous pinwheel to demonstrate the different stages the moon goes through. Why don’t you ask them about it?
Phases of the moon
Category Archives: Class Work
Sun-Dials
Making our own Sun-Dials
In Science, Kestrels have been learning about how sundials used to help people tell the time.
They made their own sundial and tested it out in the sunshine to create a shadow.
They were able to clearly see 2 0’clock on their sundials. It was great fun. They also learnt how to use a compass to find North.
Spellings
Kestrels have been learning how to add the ‘ous’ sound to words this week. Today, they played a game in their table groups choosing a number which linked to an ous sounding word. They then had to spell the word and got a point if they were correct.
Understanding the journey of chocolate
D&T this week involved studying the journey of a cocoa bean. The children learnt about all the various stages the bean goes through, until it ends up in a delicious chocolate bar. They wrote their own comic strip of the journey and some interesting pictures to go with it. Great work Kestrels!
Earth in space
Year 5 have been learning about how the Earth moves in space. They constructed a model of the Earth, labelled it to act as different countries and used a torch to signify the sun’s rays shining down. The children worked well together and produced so every accurate work.
Investigating Chocolate
Today, Year 5 started their project all about fair trade chocolate.
They got to try various types of chocolate with a range of ingredients such as mint, banana, cranberries, and raisins.
It was a fun afternoon and now they have a better understanding of what flavours marry together well.
Soon we will be designing our own chocolate treat so stay tuned!
An exciting Autumn
This week you have been handed out your classroom newsletter and curriculum map.
online safety
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.
Master Chefs!
Kestrels completed their D&T topic on Food today. They made tomato pasta and added their own ingredients. I must say, it was a little like Master Chef with them all chopping and mixing ingredients! They created some incredible recipes that looked delicious!
You’ll definitely be able to rely on them cooking at least once a week.
Athletics
Year 5 are currently working on athletics in PE.
Today, they were split into multiple groups as they improved their relay skills.
This involves a lot of stamina and hand-eye coordination when passing the baton to each other.
