Kestrel Class Y5
Welcome to Kestrel class 2019-2020.
This is going to be a very exciting year and this page will show many highlights of our learning adventures.
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Science Homework w/c 20/1/2020 |
Year 5 have decided that they would like to complete a homework about Space. This links with our learning this half term. You can present your work any way that you would like. For example, you could make a planet, or complete a fact file, or build a model using Lego, or make a PowerPoint – the choice is yours! We can’t wait to see the results. |
Maths - Lawrence kindly took a day off work to come and teach the years 5 and 6 maths. He is an aeroplane engineer, who has designed a battery powered helicopter. Lawrence explained how the maths we learn in school, is used in real life.
R.E - Rev Jane came in to answer children’s questions about what it’s like to have a belief.
Super star readers 🌟
This year I have bought the class new toys for their wet play cupboard. After talking to the class, they wanted something that would not cause unnecessary waste. The toys they have they will also take to Year 6.
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Science homework Week commencing 13/01/20 |
We are very excited to be learning about Earth and Space for our new Science topic. We have been trying to learn the order of the planets by thinking about fun ways to remember them. Can you think of a mnemonic at home together? The sillier the better! Here is one to get you started... My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Noodles |
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A festive homework Week commencing 2/12/19 |
We would like to get into the festive spirit this week in year 5 for the run up to Christmas. Please could you make a decoration to bring into the classroom. It can be as simple or as extravagant as you want. Enjoy being creative this week! |
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Science Homework Week commencing 25/11/19 |
Over the last few weeks we have had so much fun completing lots of different science experiments linking to our materials and their properties topic. If you would like to replicate any of these experiments at home or if you can think of some other ways to investigate materials please do so. Any pictures of you being super scientists would be very well received. Happy experimenting! |
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Homework for week commencing 18.11.19
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Please can your child talk for 10 minutes about the Snow White production that we saw on Friday. Please ask them what a protagonist means. |
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Maths homework (11.11.19) |
This week, we would like you to look for maths examples where you live. This could be, for example, a bus timetable or shapes on buildings. Please talk to your parent/carer about what you have found. If you would like to take any photos and email them through to the school office, then please do so. |
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This week we are continuing with our Tudor topic. Could you tell someone who is looking after you all about the Battle of Bosworth? We very much look forward to hearing how much your adult enjoyed this! |
Please have a look through the Spring term curriculum newsletter to find out about our exciting term ahead...
Autumn term - curriculum newsletter
Top 100 reads Year 5
An amazing morning of Tudor storytelling by Steve Manning.
The fabulous England rugby team player, Miss Phillips, came in to talk to us about England training camp and her travelling with rugby.
Treat alert: Kestrel class had a sneak preview watching Foundation children performing their Nativity. It was amazing.
Answering questions in the character of Leon. Superb answering from Kestrel class.
No Pens Day - Amazing fun and great drama.
Dancing and explaining all of the hard work and preparation for the carnival. Thank you Alexis.
Emily (from the Dogs Trust) came in to complete a superb workshop. We all learnt a lot about how to we can approach and look after dogs.
Alfie’s amazing Auntie can in and has inspired many to join the police force.
The brilliant M and M production of Snow White.
The General Election - today we looked at the 4 main parties and their priorities for the UK after the General Election. Here is how Kestrel class voted. Will the election bring the same results.
Tilly’s Dad came in to talk to us about his work and fishing - well done Kestrel class for asking such amazing questions and we learnt a lot
Children in Need - fun, games and popcorn
Miss Skelton and Nala were our latest super class visitors.
Tudor artefacts - amazing discussions about what they could be used for .
Kestrel class - thinking about the effects of plastic on our environment
Amazing visitors we’ve had in Kestrel class. What a super talented quartet we have been lucky enough to learn from!
Marvellous Montacute - how the rich lived in Tudor times
Reading with Ria - what a lovely way to enjoy a book and bit of hair grooming!
Super selfies for another week of amazing work.
Pixie (pug) Benson came in with his super Mum to let us ask great questions. Thank you!
Millie is our super Summer reader. She read 6 books over the school holidays - amazing effort!
English - drama using freeze framing to explain how a character is feeling.
Our first group of selfies. These are used when the class think that they have completed their best work.
Mr Furse came in talk to us about what he does outside of school. It was great!
Hayden’s super brother came on to talk to us about being a firefighter.
Amber’s Dad and Devon (the cat) came to visit us - such a treat 😀
Science week - Forces
Science week - water resistance. Which shape is more streamlined?
Testing for upthrust. The water definitely pushed back at us as you can see from the paper towels!
Science week - air resistance
Science week - parachute making for air resistance
Our first amazing Kestrel class visitor - thank you so much for coming in to talk to us.
