This week Year 5 have been working hard to put our scenes from Much Ado About Nothing on its feet ready for the Festival that we will be taking part in in March at the Grand Theatre. We’re so proud of how well the children have been working together as a team to tell the story and I’ve been amazed at what great actors they are. We’ve really played around with scenes and had to make many changes as we go, but everyone has adapted well and it’s really coming together.

Yesterday, a letter about the Festival came home and we would appreciate it if you could send back the reply slip to confirm attendance at the Festival. Thank you to those who have already sent back your reply slip. Please don’t forget that tickets are now on sale direct from the Box Office at the Grand Theatre, or their website (https://www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk/event/much-ado-about-nothing), so book early to avoid disappointment. Please ensure you book tickets for Tuesday 15th March, the day of our performance.

Our learning this week…

In maths the children have continued to work on perimeter of rectangles and rectilinear shapes and in the context of problem solving.

In English, in addition to rehearsing for our performance of Much Ado About Nothing, we have been exploring the characters of Hero and Claudio at different times of the play. The children have written diary entries from the point of view of one of the characters at two different parts of the play to show the contrast in the characters’ feelings and thoughts.

This week in RE we have begun to talk about inspirational people and have discussed how Jesus was the most inspirational person to have lived. The children have reflected on Jesus’ mission and have looked at ways we can join in his mission.

In Spanish - The children have been consolidating their knowledge of number and have been counting.

Computing - This week the children have begun to tinker with a new software program called Sonic Pi which allows the children to compose their own music.

In PE the children have played Handball

In art the children have continued to make their sculptures inspired by Alberto Giacometti by applying modroc.

Year 5 School Council

This week Year 5 have been given the opportunity to put themselves forward for the role of School Council which is starting again across school. I was very impressed with how many of our class wanted to be part of it. This morning the children voted by secret ballot and this year’s Year 5 school councillors are Evie and Henri. Well done both of you!!

Our award winners:

Golden Award - Samuel

Writing Award - Gabriella

Maths Award - Maia

Year 5 Star Winner -

Bedrock Competition

Here is our TOP 5 on the scoreboard this week:

1 Maisy 491 points

2 Francesca 348 points

3 Gabriella 327 points

4 Abigail 312 points

5 Henri 256 points

Well done to all the children who are on our leader board this week.👏🏻

Times Table Rock Star Battle

I’m proud of all your efforts during the TTRS battle against Year 4 last week. On Friday Year 4 had managed to get ahead of us but with great effort, Year 5 were able to take and maintain the lead to the finish over the weekend. Well done Year 5!

Resilient moves…

Thank you to those of you who have shared your resilient moves…

What resilient moves will you make this week? 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.

This week’s resilient moves challenges are: