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Year 5 had an unforgettable experience visiting the Tutankhamun Exhibition at London Excel! The children embarked on a fascinating journey through the life of the young pharaoh, brought to life on massive cinema screens. They were immersed in history using VR headsets, allowing them to step back in time and witness Tutankhamun’s world firsthand. In another room, they explored the intricate mummification process, discovering how it took months to preserve his body. The adventure continued as they once again used VR technology to walk through his life, making history feel more real than ever. It was an incredible, phenomenal, and truly exciting experience that brought their learning to life!
In Year 5, our children have been exploring decimals in maths, developing a strong understanding of place value and how decimals relate to whole numbers and fractions. Using a range of hands-on resources, such as place value charts, base ten blocks, and decimal number lines, they have deepened their understanding of tenths, hundredths, and thousandths. Through practical activities and real-life examples, they have learned how to compare, order, and round decimals with confidence. This engaging approach has helped them build essential skills for more advanced mathematical concepts.
Year 5 had a fantastic time celebrating Science Day, taking part in three exciting hands-on experiments! First, in the Dissolving Dilemma, they investigated how quickly sugar cubes and caster sugar dissolved in different containers, carefully timing and recording their results. Next, they explored irreversible reactions with the classic Diet Coke and Mentos experiment, observing the dramatic fizzing eruption and discussing the science behind it. Finally, they put their engineering skills to the test by designing parachutes for different-sized containers, measuring the circumference and testing whether a larger parachute led to a slower descent. It was a day full of curiosity, discovery, and scientific thinking!
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The Year 5 girls had an inspiring day at Eastlea Secondary School, where they took part in a special event designed to encourage independence, creativity, and individuality through sport. They participated in a range of fun and challenging activities, working together to build confidence, resilience, and teamwork. The event highlighted the importance of trying new things, pushing boundaries, and embracing their unique strengths. It was a fantastic opportunity for the girls to develop new skills, make new friends, and feel empowered through sport!
Our Year 5 children recently took part in an exciting online workshop hosted by the team at Tower Bridge. They learned all about the history of this iconic London landmark, discovering why and how it was built. Inspired by their new knowledge, they were then challenged to become engineers themselves! Using a variety of materials, including paper, sellotape, boxes, and books, they worked creatively to design and construct their own bridges. The activity encouraged teamwork, problem-solving, and perseverance, and the children had a fantastic time putting their skills to the test!
This week children celebrated World Book Day! Check out Year 5's costumes!
This week, Year 5 are excited to be celebrating World Book Day, and what better way to prepare than by bringing a story to life on stage! West End in Schools visited our school and worked with each year group to create a fantastic performance based on Alice in Wonderland. Through drama, movement, and storytelling, the children stepped into the magical world of Wonderland, taking on the roles of Alice, the White Rabbit, and many more beloved characters. This wonderful experience has truly ignited a love for reading and creativity, making World Book Day even more special!
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This week, our Year 5 class has been getting creative with an exciting Ancient Egypt art project! As part of their learning, the children designed and made their own Egyptian death masks, inspired by different roles in society such as pharaohs, priests, and slaves. They began by sketching their designs before bringing them to life using the papier-mâché technique to form the base. Once dry, they carefully covered their masks with modroc to create a strong, textured surface. Finally, they painted their masks with bold colors and intricate details, just like the Ancient Egyptians would have done. The finished pieces look fantastic, and the children have had a wonderful time combining history and art!
This week, Year 5 had the exciting opportunity to visit the British Museum to explore the fascinating world of Ancient Egypt. As part of our history lessons, we’ve been learning about the lives of the Ancient Egyptians, their incredible achievements, and their mysterious culture. At the museum, the children had the chance to see real-life artefacts like mummies, ancient jewellery, and sculptures, which helped bring our classroom learning to life. It was a memorable experience, sparking curiosity and inspiring many questions. I’m so proud of how engaged and enthusiastic the class was throughout the trip!
This week in Year 5, we’ve been exploring the fascinating world of Ancient Egypt! We learned all about how the Egyptians mummified bodies to preserve them for the afterlife. The children then used what they learned to write their own set of instructions on the mummification process. To bring it to life, we also carried out an experiment with apples! We cut an apple in half, placed one half in a plastic container, and covered the other half with a mix of salt and baking soda, just like the ancient Egyptians used to preserve bodies. We’ve placed the apples in a cupboard and will check back next week to see how the experiment turns out! It’s been a fun way to link history with science.
In Year 5, the children have been writing in English about the short film 'The Present'. The story is about a young boy named Ben, who receives a puppy as a gift from his mum. The children enjoyed watching the clip and then wrote about how the boy’s life changes when he gets the puppy. To make their experience even more exciting, Ms McGee brought in her own dogs! The children had the chance to ask questions and learn all about how to take care of dogs, including feeding, grooming, and playing with them. This hands-on learning helped the students understand the responsibilities of owning a pet and made their writing even more meaningful.
This week, Year 5 continued their learning in Science from last week. As you know their topic is 'Properties and their Materials' and last week they began learning about reversible and irreversible changes. This week they continued their learning, by researching and creating posters to showcase their learning.
In this week's science lesson, Year 5 students have been exploring 'Properties and their Materials' by learning about reversible and irreversible changes. They discovered that when water is frozen into ice, it can easily be melted back into water, which is a reversible change. To deepen their understanding, the class carried out two exciting experiments. First, they mixed lemon juice, water, and baking soda, creating a new material that couldn’t be changed back, which demonstrated an irreversible change. Next, they experimented with dropping Mentos into a fizzy drink, observing the explosive reaction and discussing why this was an irreversible change. By the end of the lesson, the students were able to confidently define both reversible and irreversible changes and explain the science behind them.
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