Our class has had a wonderfully busy week, exploring a mix of creative writing, maths mastery, and scientific discovery! In English, pupils have been using a range of sentence types to describe the world of Pandora, adding detail, mood, and excitement to their writing. Year 5 have been working hard on subtracting fractions, while Year 6 have taken on the challenge of dividing fractions-both groups showing great perseverance and progress. In Science, we've been investigating how the Earth's movement creates night and day, sparking lots of curious questions and thoughtful discussion. A quick reminder: we'll be planting at Cotehele on Monday 2nd February, and with showery weather forecast, pupils will need waterproofs and wellies.

This week in science, we have been learning all about the heliocentric model of the universe. We explored how scientists like Copernicus and Galileo helped us understand that the Sun, rather than the Earth, is at the centre of our solar system, and we discussed how this discovery changed the way people saw the world. In maths, Year 6 have been busy tackling some challenging fraction work: we have been adding fractions with different denominators by finding common multiples, and we have also been practising how to multiply and divide fractions with increasing confidence. In English, we have been improving our sentence writing by using relative clauses to add extra detail, giving our writing more depth and variety. Finally, a huge well done to the Bikeability group for successfully completing their Level 2 training - you showed great perseverance and cycling skills!

This week we have started our Science topic looking at Earth, space and the planets.  Today we were working out the order of the planets from the sun and finding out some key facts about each one.  This week in class, we've been diving into some exciting topics! In English, we explored the magical setting of Pandora, using expanded noun phrases to bring its lush forests and glowing landscapes to life in our writing. In Maths, we've been comparing fractions, sharpening our skills to understand which numbers are bigger or smaller and why. Our history lessons took us back to Ancient Greece, where we learned fascinating facts about gods and goddesses and their incredible myths. A big well done to the Bikeability group, who have been out on the roads learning new cycling skills and showing great confidence and determination!


The week's spellings are: direction, explanation, competition, cautious, especially, appreciate, ancient, delicious, spacious, subtraction.  The QR codes for White Rose Infinity can be found on the parent chat on Showbie.  

It's lovely to see the class back after Christmas and ready for a new term! In Maths, Year 5 have been learning about equivalent fractions, while Year 6 have been working on adding fractions. In English, we've started exploring example texts to help us write a setting story based on Pandora, focusing on using descriptive language to bring this incredible world to life.  Here we have been spotting for different features to understand what makes a good text.  It has helped us to understand how writers use devices such as noun phrases or figurative language.  We're excited to see all the amazing work you'll create this term!

Next week is bikeability on Thursday for any Year 6 pupils that have signed up.  

Here is some of our writing based on the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.  Here we imagined going through a portal into another world.  It has really fired up the children's imaginations. This week we have also had the play in the village hall.  It was lovely to watch Year 6 go back to 1963 and see "the Beatles" in action during the song.  The class have worked really hard on their parts and it was great to see them performing to everyone.  The singing sounded fantastic.  We also sang to luncheon club and I think they enjoyed experiencing a blast from the past.  

Next week we have Christmas dinner to look forward to and party day on Friday.  On Friday pupils can come to school in party clothes and will need to bring a party packed lunch.  

The festive season is in full swing, and our team has been busy bringing the magic of Christmas to life! This year's play takes us on a nostalgic trip back to 1963-a time of classic charm, timeless traditions, and unforgettable music.  Alongside the creative buzz, we've also been diving into the world of circuits. Our experiments have focused on how changing variables-like resistance, voltage, and current-affects overall performance. It's been fascinating to see how small adjustments can lead to big differences in functionality. We've also been sharpening our troubleshooting skills, identifying potential issues.  Here we set the challenge to draw a "broken circuit" and then our partner had to "fix" it.  You have to look closely for the broken wire and the double wire in the pictures. 

We've had an exciting week full of learning and creativity! In Science, we've been exploring circuits-discovering how electricity flows and what makes a circuit complete. Students have been experimenting with switches, bulbs, and batteries to see how everything connects. In English, our imaginations have taken flight as we write fantasy adventure stories inspired by The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Everyone is creating their own magical worlds, filled with unique characters and thrilling quests. In Geography, we've been learning about migration-why people and animals move from one place to another, and how these journeys shape cultures and ecosystems. It's been a wonderful mix of science, storytelling, and global understanding. We can't wait to share more of our work soon!

This week has been full of exciting discoveries across our classes! In Year 5, we've been exploring the fascinating world of numbers, learning how prime numbers stand out as the building blocks of mathematics and how square numbers create perfect patterns. Year 6 has been diving deeper into fractions, mastering how to find equivalent fractions and why they matter in everyday problem-solving. Meanwhile, in science, we've turned our attention to population growth, uncovering how living things multiply and what factors influence their survival. From circuits sparking curiosity in our electrical lessons to patterns and proportions in maths, it's been a week of connecting ideas and seeing how numbers and science shape the world around us!

Here are some of this writing from this week.  We were using similes and comparative language to describe characters from the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. 

This week has been full of excitement and learning for our class! We kicked things off with a lively netball tournament that brought out everyone's team spirit and competitive edge. Alongside the sports action, we've started rehearsing for the upcoming school play, diving into scripts and getting creative with our roles. In the classroom, we explored the fascinating topic of population growth, discussing its causes, impacts, and what it means for the future of our planet. It's been a great mix of physical activity, artistic expression, and intellectual discovery!