Year 5 News
Mrs Twomey
(Teacher)
Mrs Fernandes
(Teacher)
Mrs Bellamy
(Teaching Assistant)
Water Resistance
Year 5 continue to love the forces topic in science. Today, they planned, designed and made boats in small groups to see which…
Air Resistance
In science, the task for everyone was to make a parachute, from a choice of variables, to drop in a competition to…
Relaxing Reading in Year 5
Year 5 had an extended Reading for Pleasure time again. They are so keen to read their favourite author and recommended books! After…
Reading is for Pleasure
Year 5 certainly like to prove that reading is for pleasure and they did this brilliantly with a morning of reading fun.…
Snow much fun in Y5!
The children who could make it to school today had an outdoor team building lesson in the afternoon. Ostin had the great idea…
Year 5 Skipathon!
Today, the Year 5 children (and staff!) took part in a Skipathon to raise money for the HSA. First, they went to ‘skipping…
Evening Embossing at Eyam!
On Thursday evening, Year 5 put their creativity into action during an engaging embossing workshop led by Hannah in the Youth Hostel…
Year 5’s Eyam Escapades!
On Thursday, Year 5 continued their exploration of Eyam, diving deeper into the village’s rich history. The day began with a visit…
Year 5’s Rat-tastic Craft Night!
On Wednesday evening, after tea, the children returned to the classroom for an exciting craft activity—making a rat! This fun project was…
Y5 Strikes Lead at Mompesson’s Well!
After a morning adventure at Magpie Mine, Year 5 arrived at the Youth Hostel in the afternoon in Eyam, the historic “Plague…
Year 5 at Magpie Mine
Despite the early morning clouds, the sun eventually shone on the Year 5s as they set off for their much-anticipated residential to…
Meet the Teacher Meetings
Thank you to everyone who attended our ‘Meet the Teacher’ meetings on Wednesday. We hope you found the sessions informative and engaging.…
In the Woods: Knots
Whilst some Year 3 and Year 5 children were having a fabulous rehearsal day for their upcoming Theatre Club show, the others…
Crowning Mary
This week, it was Year 5s turn to crown Mary at school. Alba and Emaya made the crown from pink roses and…
Science: Air Resistance
In science, Y5 were given the task of designing a parachute that would demonstrate most air resistance. The children chose from a…
Science: Forces
Year 5 have been investigating water resistance. Their challenge was to make a boat that would sail the fastest by exploring aerodynamics.
Y5 Bizkids Enterprise Award!
Congratulations to our incredible Y5 Bizkids team! We are absolutely thrilled to share the outstanding news from our school. On Monday, Laura from…
Y4 and Y5 Autumn Showcase
On Friday afternoon, Year 4 and 5 parents were invited into school to see some of their hard work from Autumn Term,…
Spring term spellings
Use the link to access the spring term spellings, thank you. Year 5 Spring spellings
HSA Fundraiser Penalty Shoot-Out
Year 5’s HSA fundraiser afternoon was a great success! It involved an ‘inclusive’ football match with four teams on two pitches. This…
Year 5 Make History
Year 5 have spent the last three days in Eyam learning all about the plague of 1666. The children need to be…
Embossing at Eyam
On Thursday evening, the children attended an embossing workshop run by Hannah in the Youth Hostel classroom. All their embossing was inspired…
Eyam Day 2
More fabulous photos from day 2! Our second day in Eyam followed our first night! Some of Y5 rose as early as…
Y5 Eyam Residential
For Y5, the day started with plenty of excited children arriving at school with suitcases, walking boots and cakes! The Eyam adventure…
Y5 homework reminders
Each week, please complete: 1x English Skills test, 1x Mental Arithmetic test and hand in on Wednesdays. 10 spellings from the the…
Y5 Parents Welcome Meeting September 2023
Please find the PowerPoint with information on the year ahead below. Y5 Information Evening
Year 5 Big Maths…Beat That!
We will enjoy BMBT every Tuesday in school. Use this link to have a go at home. Big Maths Beat That!
Y5 spellings (autumn term)
Welcome to Year 5 spellings for Autumn 2023. Our spelling test will be each Tuesday. Thank you. Year 5 Autumn spellings
Woodland Creations
Some of the children in Y3 and Y5 teamed up for a wonderful outdoor learning opportunity. Whilst their peers were rehearsing for…
Summer term spellings
In Y5, there will be a spelling test on Wednesday each week. Year 5 Summer spellings
Park Life in Year 5!
Well done to our Year 5 children, who despite a forecast for cold and wintry conditions, were greeted by glorious sunshine when…
Spring term spellings
In Y5, there is a spelling test on Wednesday each week. Year 5 Spring spellings
Eyam Walk with Parents
Today was our final day at Eyam and we ended it with the traditional walk but without the sunshine this year! Thank…
Metal Embossing at Eyam
On Thursday evening, the children attended an embossing workshop run by Hannah in the Youth Hostel classroom. All their embossing was inspired…
Eyam Village
In the afternoon, the children continued their historic tour of Eyam by visiting many important sites including the Plague cottages and Cucklet…
Day at Eyam Museum
This morning the children continued their tour of Eyam with a very informative visit to the museum
Y5 visit Mompesson’s well
Year 5 arrived at the Youth Hostel this afternoon, after spending the morning at Magpie Mine. They dumped their bags and head…
Y5 at Magpie Mine
Today, Y5 went to Eyam on their residential to learn more about the plague. On the way, they stopped at Magpie Mine…
Y5 Information Evening
Many thanks for your continued support. Mrs Twomey and Mrs Beckett Y5 Information Evening
Autumn term spellings
In Y5, there will be a spelling test on Wednesday each week. Year 5 Autumn spellings