Year 5 have been exploring the work of William Morris this module. They studied his use of pattern and nature-inspired designs before creating their own prints. The children designed and carved their ideas onto lino, then used ink and rollers to carefully print their designs, producing detailed and creative final outcomes.

During our Forest School session, the children enjoyed working with Donna, the ranger, to make tippy taps, inspired by their unit of inquiry. They learned what tippy taps are, why they are important and useful to use outdoors, and the tools and skills needed to build one.

Year 5 at LAH have been learning about how the resources we rely on every day are not always equally available and how some are limited. The children explored renewable and non-renewable energy sources, discovered why some of Earth’s resources are running out, and thought about ways we can all help sustain the planet.

Inspired by their learning, the children wrote heartfelt letters to MP Laura Trott, asking for more funding to introduce solar panels in our local area. Their aim is to encourage the use of renewable energy and reduce the impact of climate change. We are thrilled by their letters and hope that their voices help make a difference!

The children have been learning about why some of Earth’s resources are limited and what we can do to help sustain them, with a particular focus on water. As part of this learning, they were asked to take action by creating something that encourages others to use less water and make more sustainable choices in their everyday lives. The children showed agency by deciding whether to work independently or in small groups and by choosing how to present their ideas. They could create a poster, Google Slides, a Google video, or a short written paragraph or statement. Their work may be shared around the school to help raise awareness about the importance of saving water and protecting Earth’s resources for the future.

During the workshop with NRS, Year 5 pupils took part in an engaging card-based energy game where they worked in teams to design their own power grids. By choosing from a range of energy sources, the children had to think carefully about how much electricity each option produced and weigh this against its environmental impact. The game encouraged discussion, teamwork, and critical thinking, helping pupils develop a deeper understanding of how energy choices affect both people and the planet.

Through inquiry-based learning, students engaged in the classification of images representing a variety of Earth’s resources before collaborating to explore why some resources are finite. They were encouraged to take ownership of their learning by choosing how to present their findings, supporting the development of critical thinking, collaboration, and student voice.

Year 5 had an exciting visit from Mr Blacker, a Terminal Manager at a jet fuel terminal, who brought our Unit of Inquiry to life!

He told us all about his job and explained what jet fuel is, how it is made, and the kind of energy it provides. The children were especially interested to hear how the company he works for is helping the environment by recycling waste materials and turning them into jet fuel. We were amazed to discover that a huge 35–40 million litres of jet fuel are used in the UK every single day, and Mr Blacker helped us understand how this fuel travels from the terminal all the way to airports.

It was a fun, engaging talk with lots of fantastic questions from the children, and a brilliant opportunity to connect our classroom learning to the real world.