Year 5CR: Blog items
Date: 5th May 2023 @ 4:12pm
We have had a most wonderful day today, celebrating the coronation of King Charles III. This morning, we spent some time making crowns and placemats. We also took selfies with King Charlie and planted sunflowers in recognition of the ecological work he does. This afternoon, we spent some time making bunting, colouring in or making coronation baskets to carry our things home in. We also had some time outside playing traditional games such as hook a duck, tin can alley or snakes and ladders.
I thoroughly enjoyed having a day off timetable to spend some time with all the children in the class and I think they enjoyed themselves too. We hope they enjoy everything they brought home today, including the special commemoration badge.
Date: 26th Apr 2023 @ 10:53am
On Friday, we started our Stop Motion Animation unit in Computing. The class learned about the first versions of animation which included flip books, zoetropes and thaumatropes. Then, we had a go at making one of our own thaumatropes. To do this, we had to cut out two circles and stick them to card, attach some string to both sides and draw a picture on either side of the card disc.
When we twisted the string, the pictures flipped quickly which tricked ours brain into seeing one image instead of two. Mrs. Caine's didn't work very well because one of the images was upside down but the children used that as a learning point to make sure theirs were better!
Date: 19th Apr 2023 @ 11:36am
The Summer 1 parent overview has been uploaded under the file section of the class page. Please take a look so you can see what year 5 will be learning about this half term and support your child by discussing their learning.
A copy of this will also be sent home at the end of the week.
Date: 10th Apr 2023 @ 3:54pm
5CR have worked so hard this half term that I thought it would be nice to allow them to bring their own games into school for our final golden time of the Spring term. They all seemed to really enjoy playing board games together (thank you to those parents who allowed their children to bring something in) and I had a fabulous game of Jenga with Faith! I hope to make this a tradition for the final Friday of each half term!
Date: 17th Mar 2023 @ 4:31pm
We love learning about Science in 5CR so despite this only being a three day school week, we've packed in so much learning! On Tuesday, we had a special assembly and then a workshop to learn about the amazing scientist, Katherine Johnson. She worked on a lot of the maths and science involved in helping Neil Armstrong land on the moon. She faced incredible adversity due to her being a black woman in America but she achieved great things.We could all learn a thing or two from her!
We then learned how to make an actual compass from a magnet, needle and a bowl of water before using our learning in geography.
And finally, today we had a visit from two actual engineers who work on the Metrolink trams. They taught the children all about how the wheels on the trams have to be a certain shape so that they can follow the tracks without a steering wheel. Year 5 asked some fabulous questions so that they might feel inspired to become engineers when they are older.
What a busy week!
Date: 7th Mar 2023 @ 9:29pm
The last part of our unit on the Ancient Greeks was to create a clay tile in relief, depicting an event from the Ancient Olympics. We discussed various ways of making the scene to go on the tile using different shapes and then scratching them to make sure they stayed stuck. The children had some fabulous designs and followed the whole process through very carefully before finally evaluating their tiles and deciding what they would do differently next time.
Date: 7th Mar 2023 @ 9:26pm
We had such a fantastic day on Friday celebrating books! The day started with an assembly on cushions and rugs arranged around a stage so everyone got the chance to parade their costumes. The year 5 staff dressed up as characters from a midsummer night's dream. The children really seemed to enjoy my donkey head! It was so lovely to see so many children expressing their passion for a wide range of books - some I'd never even heard of!
Back in the classroom, we explored our focus text - the Rabbit Problem by Emily Gravett. Its a story about a lonely rabbit in a field who meets a 'friend' and very quickly, their family becomes far too big for the field. We imagined what it would be like for the farmer owner of the field watching each month as the population grew. There was some excellent drama as a result and we wrote our ideas as comments on a facebook group where the farmer had asked for help. There were some interesting ideas, for example teach the rabbits to dance and enter them on Britain's Got Talent, make a rabbit stew or form the world's first entirely rabbit football team!
In the afternoon, we buddied up with year 1 and the children shared some stories with them. It was absolutely adorable to see but I'm afraid I can't share the photos due to privacy permissions.
It was a packed day but certainly fun and I can't wait for World Book Day 2024!
Date: 16th Feb 2023 @ 1:00pm
Last week was Children's Mental Health week in school. During the week we did lots of activities such as discussing what makes us calm, midfulness colouring activities, yoga and tried out some breathing exercises.
We also buddied up with Year 4 and 5 and went on a walk and chat around the daily mile track on the playground. It was lovely to see all the children having a walk and talk!
Here are the links to some of the exercises we tried in class should you wish to have a go at home:
Rainbow breathing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIbBI-BT9c4
Mindful looking - Bubble bounce
Date: 20th Jan 2023 @ 4:03pm
What a fantastic week we've had in year 5. In writing, we have been trying to give the children a bit more freedom in what they can write and their resulting myths have been outstanding. It was such a pleasure to mark their work! I couldn't take my eyes off their stories, their battle scenes were so exciting! We went down to year 2 to read them to the younger children. It was so lovely to see the year 5s being so kind, caring and respectful with the smaller ones while the year 2s listened beautifully and answered lots of questions about what was exciting in their stories.
In maths, we have been learning about division and nearly the whole class now understands and can use the bus stop method! Although, some a still a little reluctant to practise it because they're not quite confident yet.
And in ICT, we learned about the binary code today and how it is used to transfer data to the mars rover. They had a go at this game which was really interesting! https://games.penjee.com/binary-numbers-game/
Have a lovely weekend 5CR!
Date: 12th Jan 2023 @ 4:30pm
Today, we were really lucky to have a session with Tom from the Happy Puzzle Company as a reward for all our hard work in maths.
The focus was on teamwork and year 5 really did do us proud! They worked beautifully together, making sure that everyone had a chance to take part. Some of the puzzles were a little tricky to complete but their perserverance and determination paid off. We played genius star where we had to fit blocks into the spaces on a star shape around some blockers. Then we had a go at matching patterns using some coloured star blocks or a train with shapes to arrange accurately. Finally, the children had to follow some clues to identify where the 'treasure' was hidden on a map of smart town using coordinates.
Date: 9th Jan 2023 @ 1:44pm
The parent overview for Spring 1 has now been added to the class page (under files). Please take a look at what you child will be learning about this half term so that you can support them at home.
Thank you!
Date: 9th Jan 2023 @ 10:54am
This half term in science, we are learning all about the human life cycle. We sent out a letter last week requesting a copy of a photo of the children in 5CR from when they were a baby. Its going to be kept secret so that we can guess who the photos are of!
If you haven't already sent one in, please could you aim to get it here by Wednesday. They will be returned as soon as possible.
Thank you
Date: 9th Jan 2023 @ 10:52am
What a return to school we've had!
Last week, 5CR had their first RE lesson of 2023. As a gentle reintroduction, we thought it would be nice to give all children the chance to talk about their individual beliefs and religions.
At first, many children were reluctant to talk about themselves until we started to discuss life after death. All children were so very respectful of each other and we had an excellent discussion when everyone understood that we could have different beliefs to each other but still get on. Miss Gallery put everyone onto outstanding in recognition of their respect for one another. Well done 5CR!
Date: 16th Dec 2022 @ 3:28pm
What a fantastic term we have had! Its been such a pleasure to teach your children the last term and I can't wait for the next two! Have a happy, restful holidays. We have reminded the children about the dangers of playing or even just walking on what appears to be ice, especially after the sad news this week of some children losing their lives. Please all stay safe and I will look forward to seeing you in January!
Merry Christmas to those who celebrate it!
Date: 12th Dec 2022 @ 8:29pm
This is going to be a very busy week at Ravensbury, filled with lots of fun Christmas activities! We thought it would be helpful to share the schedule on here:
Date: 12th Dec 2022 @ 8:22pm
We've had such a busy penultimate week to the term! As we continue with our learning about Victorian inventions, we learned about different types of bridges. We then had a go at making our own out of cardboard. In groups of four, children then let a toy car pass over their bridges. The adults in the class were so impressed with the children's ability to work together and help one another understand the man many steps involved!
Date: 11th Nov 2022 @ 3:48pm
This week, year 5 have been learning about written methods of multiplication and division.
They found the division in particular really tricky. Their homework this week should support them in being able to practise the skill at home. However, they may need some support from adults or older children. Please feel free to talk them through each question. There is no expectation that children complete the homework entirely on their own.
BBC bitesize has an excellent explanation and some practise questions to try. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/znmtsbk/articles/zqpddp3?scrlybrkr=79556a3a
Keep trying year 5!
Date: 7th Nov 2022 @ 10:53am
This half term, our science topic is properties of materials. We started with a quick revision lesson around solids, liquids and gases. We explored what makes a liquid a liquid or a solid a solid or a gas a gas. The children worked really hard and showed a secure understanding of what each one is. In golden time, I made things a little more difficult by introducing what I call cornflour gloop (also known as oobleck)! This is just cornflour mixed with a little water. On first appearance, it looks like a liquid - it flows and takes the form of its container. When you apply force to it though (by for example punching or squeezing it), it behaves like a solid. Heres a video that explains what a non-Newtonian fluid is!
Oobleck and Non-Newtonian Fluids
Date: 7th Nov 2022 @ 10:42am
This week we were lucky enough to have a visit from the world's number two freestyle footballer and he was amazing! He showed off his skills in assembly and explained to everyone that it took him three hours of practise PER DAY to get as highly skilled as he is. Later in the day, 5CR got the chance to have a go at some of his tricks. Photos and brief instructions should have made their way home on Thursday so children can practise in their own time.
Whilst many children could identify some of the tricks he had taught them, they found it harder to identify the personal development skills they had used such as resiliance, determination and perserverance. We hope that when they are finding a new skill in school tricky, they might be able to remind themselves of today and how long it can take to learn a new skill.
Date: 20th Oct 2022 @ 4:10pm
On Friday, we will be taking part in our harvest festival celebration assembly by performing the vegetable rap to the rest of key stage 2. If you would like to practise at home, these are the lyrics. Thanks for having a go!
Cauliflowers fluffy and cabbages green
Carrots are sweet once they are clean
Pile them on my plate, now don’t be mean
I’m a 5-a-day, get out and play, veg-eating machine!
Chocolate bars you can’t sell to me
I spend my money on celery
Guarantee there’s no stopping me
When the plate I see has some broccoli
You think you’re tough? You think you’re hard?
You need to grow veggies out in your yard.
Dig them up muddy but fresh and sweet,
The tasty, no-wastey, treat to eat.
One potato, two potato, three potato, four
We’ll clap in the air and tap on the floor
Just give ‘em a clean underneath the tap,
Turn around, touch the ground, our vegetable rap.
Fruit and Veg, let me hear you shout
I’m goin’ crazy for a Brussel Sprout.
Blackb’rries are juicy and rhubarb is sour
We’re getting healthier hour by hour
Double double toil and trouble
Heat ‘em up and make ‘em bubble
Five a day goodness for me and for you
We love fruit and vegetables too
True!
Yeah!
Potato!
Date: 20th Oct 2022 @ 4:08pm
In science this week, we were learning about the final force of the half term - buoyancy. We investigated different boat shapes to see which type has the best buoyancy. The children made some amazing boats but Andrew's own design won it because it had the largest surface area. Well done Andrew!
Date: 14th Oct 2022 @ 4:23pm
We completed another experiment this week to investigate the effect of air resistance and how it is used by sycamore trees to disperse their seeds. The class made paper helicopters and used paperclips to gradually make it heavier. They found that as the helicopters got heavier, they feel faster. I was so impressed with their teamwork skills with one child timing and one dropping - they worked together beautifully!
Date: 14th Oct 2022 @ 3:55pm
On Wednesday this week, Ravensbury held its first Celebrate Me Day! It was lovely to hear about the things that make the children feel like they are individuals and seeing them dressed up in something that represents them. We had a special assembly when we welcomed some guests who used to attend the school and are now high fliers - as we believe all our pupils can be! Below are some pictures of an activity we completed during the day. Each child had three children to decorate. The first was supposed to represent them with a sentence underneath to tell us something about them.
Thank you to those parents who were able to pop into school. It was wonderful to see the children so excited to share their learning with everyone.
Date: 12th Oct 2022 @ 10:11am
In Year 5, we have been learning about the Victorians. To find out more about what life was like for children working in the factories in Victorian times, we went on a visit to Quarry Bank Mill which was a cotton factory. We found out about numerous injuries children suffered from after working with heavy machinery and the long hours they had to work. We decided that we are very lucky to go to school instead!
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Date: 5th Oct 2022 @ 11:56am
As we continue to learn about forces, 5CR investigated the effect friction can have on the soles of shoes. Using force meters, we measured the amount of newtons it took to move a shoe across five different surfaces: grass, concrete, table, lino and carpet. Everyone worked very systematically and showed a great understanding of how we were making it a fair test!
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