Due to our involvement in the Blackpool Young Poets programme, today Year 5 went to Central Library in Blackpool to take part in a workshop. There the children worked with staff to think about words with value, using the windows in the library as inspiration. Working in groups, the children then decided on one value and created their own window which we finished off in school this afternoon. I’m so proud of how well the children behaved and represented our school and of the work that they achieved whilst they were there. Well done Year 5!

Our learning this week…

In English, in addition to poetry work, the children have been planning and starting to write their biographical writing about Anthony Horowitz (author of the Alex Ridar series).

The focus of our maths lessons this week has been subtracting 4-digit numbers with exchanges and then using estimating and approximations to check their answers.

In RE this week we learnt about All Saints day and why this day is special for Catholics. We then looked at the words of St. Teresa of Avila who said, “Jesus has no body now on earth but yours”. We considered what this meant and then identified ways in which we could continue the mission of Jesus.

In geography the children have identified climate patterns of places across America using climate graphs.

In art the children continued to create their window inspired by the values pictured in the windows at Central Library.

In Spanish the children used their new vocabulary to make their own fictional family tree.

In Bounce Forward today the children have continued to think about their strengths. The children have identified their own strengths and the strengths in others and then chose three key strengths.

In PE we have started our unit of dance with a space theme. We’re really lucky to have Mrs Frost in our class as she is also a dance teacher and is leading the children in their work.

Reading for our Reception Buddies

Well done to all the children who have risen to the challenge of reading a story to their buddy. I have loved receiving these stories and I am so impressed with how well all the children have read the stories with such great expression and enjoyment. I know from Mrs Holden that Reception are really enjoying listening to their story telling too. Well done Year 5!

If you haven’t yet recorded yourself reading a favourite story for your buddy, it’s not too late to send it to me and then I’ll pass it on to Reception. If you’re struggling to send it by email because the film is too large, many parents have used a website called ‘We Transfer’ which allows you to send it for free.

These are the children who have been awarded their story telling ‘applause’ award so far…

Bedrock Competition

Bedrock have launched a new prize draw competition with some fantastic prizes which started this week and will run till the 19th December. You have all been entered into this competition and for a chance of winning, you just need to collect 140 or more points using Bedrock. If you go to the dashboard on your Bedrock account, you will find details of how you can collect points. Remember, you need to complete at least one Bedrock lesson for homework but to earn more points you can do more. In addition to Bedrock’s competition, we will also have our own in class Bedrock competition too. The member of our class who has the most Bedrock points by the end of half term will win a prize. Good luck Year 5!

Resilient moves…

Over half term, Year 5 were challenged to make resilient moves. Thank you to all the children who shared their resilient moves this week, it was lovely to see what you’ve all been up to.

What resilient moves will you make this week? It would be lovely if you could email me at least one photo of you making a resilient move so we can share them here. Please email me photos of your resilient moves you make this week to year5@our-lady.blackpool.sch.uk I look forward to receiving them.