Friday 18th November 

As I write this, we are on our way home. We should be back at school at roughly 2.30. We have had an exciting morning playing the Stubbington Fox game. Please do not be alarmed if your child has ink prints on their faces, it just means they were caught by the farmers (teachers).

It has been a great week with the children and you should be very proud of their behaviour. There are some clothes left over and these will be in a bag in the office, if you feel your child is missing something. 

Have a great weekend and hopefully your children will be able to tell you all about the fun activities they have been involved in during the week.

Many thanks

Year 5 team

Stubbington Day 4 - Thursday 17th November 

It has been another busy, but fun day and…..no rain!!! Hurrah!!!

The children slept really well last night. They seemed to enjoy their breakfasts and were all up for a day of activities.

In the morning, class 7 did orienteering, using compass skills to direct themselves to different signs.  Miss Grainger was really pleased on how they supported each other with the task.  Class 8 completed the Earthquake assault course.  Overall, the teamwork was excellent, however I’m sorry to say that looking after the equipment left a lot to be desired.  Class 9 opened their mammal hotels.  I’m happy to report that two yellow neck mice and two long tailed field mice stayed overnight.  The children were over the moon seeing the animals and absolutely loved finding out about them firsthand.
 

For free-time, the children were finally able to use the play areas in the sun.  They were also able to collect souvenirs that were ordered prior to the trip.

In the afternoon, class 7 carried out the Eggstreme challenge.  They were good using their teamwork skills and earnt many tokens.  Most of the eggs survived, as the children chose great materials to protect them.  Class 8 participated in the orienteering activity, making sure ‘red Fred was in his bed’ when using the compasses.  Class 9 went around the Earthquake assault course and Mrs Haggar was pleased that most of the children had a go at the lava leap.

The best was saved till last with the famous ‘S-Factor’ song contest.  All the house teams performed brilliantly, but the winners in the end were the Kestrels, who were supremely-led by Mr Hartley. Overall it was a great evening, with the children laughing uncontrollably watching the fox puppet.

The children are looking forward to going home tomorrow, but not before they complete the infamous Stubbington fox activity.

Have a great evening,

The Year 5 Team

Stubbington Day 3 - Wednesday 16th November

Rain, rain and more…..rain! But it hasn’t dampened our spirits!
 

The day started with the usual room inspections. I’m pleased to report there were vast improvements in the cleanliness and tidiness of the rooms. We are really proud of the teamwork and effort the children have put into looking after their spaces and hopefully it will continue back home.  
 

Class 7 and 8’s first session was to retrieve the mammal hotels to see if any creatures had spent the night.  I’m pleased to report back that a total of 12 voles and long-tailed field mice were in our hotels.  The children then had a chance to look up close at the animals and looked at their physical adaptations. It was a real awe and wonder moment for the children as the hotels were opened to reveal what was inside.  At the end of the session, the animals were released back to their natural habitats as the children said their goodbyes. Class 9 at this time were building dens and seeing if they were dry during the water testing. They also investigated the grounds further during a map skills activity.
 

Luckily it was sunny during the afternoon and the children spent their time either in the games room, on the hard court, on the play equipment or in their dormitories.

For the second session, Class 8 were taking part in the ‘Egg-streme challenge’.  This involved them working a through a variety of teamwork activities and earning coins.  Then with these coins they bought differently priced materials to make an encasement for an egg.  These were then tested with the use of a giant catapult, which flung the egg across a field. I’m happy to say that most of the eggs survived and the class was praised for its excellent teamwork.

Class 9 were then looking for tracks and signs and putting out their mammal hotels, hoping that in the morning they will be able to investigate any over-night guests. During all this, class 7 had the challenge of completing the ‘Earthquake assault course’. We were so proud of how they had a go at most of the tasks, especially the famous lava-leap​​​​​​.

This evening, the children have been using clay to make animals and, as I write this, are currently next door involved in a highly-noisy game of bingo. Later tonight, class 9 are looking forward to visiting the hyde and are hopefully as lucky as class 8, who last night spotted numerous badgers and foxes.

Finally, the children’s postcards were sent out today and we hope you enjoy reading them. We can’t wait to report back about the winners of the ‘S-Factor’ tomorrow evening, as well as giving you an update on our penultimate day.

Have a great evening,

Year 5 team

Stubbington Day 2 - Tuesday 15th November

A busy day today! After an early rise this morning, the children fuelled themselves for the day. The first room inspection occurred this morning and the children know how to improve their scores for tomorrow. We have spent the day in the classes and completed different activities:

Class 7 and 8: The children have made small mammal hotels and placed these in the conservation area - fingers crossed for some visitors tonight. They also built dens using natural resources and then these dens were tested to see if they would keep rain out. Some were more successful than others! This afternoon the children in these classes explored the site using maps to find different signs and symbols to complete the 'mapping' course. They also used their knowledge to find and identify evidence of different animals.

Class 9: This class took part in 'Eggstream Challenge' this morning where they had to work in small groups to complete mini challenges to win counters. These counters could then be 'spent' in the tuck shop where the teams purchased items to protect an egg. These were then catapulated into the air to see if they would survive. All 5 groups had their egg in tact at the end - great work! This afternoon the children used compasses to complete the orienteering course around the conservation site.

The tuck shop was opened today for the first time and was extremely busy and the children have enjoyed some free time playing in the games room, football on the hard courts and spending time in their rooms.

Currently the children are listening to a wildlife expert and viewing some of his photography.

Class 7 visited the hide last night and saw 4 badgers and 2 foxes. Class 8 will be visiting tonight hoping for the same!

Stubbington Day 1 - Monday 14th November

We arrived at Stubbington at 10.30 this morning and the children were shown to their rooms where they had to unpack their bags. Shortly after, we had our first meal here which was very tasty! Then in the afternoon we walked down to the beach - the tide was very high but the waves were very calm. The children identified different types of shell as we walked along. At one point we had to come off the beach and walk on the path next to the road because the tide was so far in. The children enjoyed looking at the houses and their fantastic views. When we returned to the beach, we walked further along before stopping, turning around and walking back to the study centre just as it started to pour with rain! After we returned the children had some free time in their rooms or in gathering spaces to play games before meeting in their houses to complete the first house challenge of the week. Dinner was delicious and the children are now currently in their classes reflecting on the day. We are looking forward to supper (yes a fourth meal of the day!) before class 7 go to the hide to see if they can see any badgers or foxes. The children are very much looking forward to the activities tomorrow - fingers crossed for some nice weather!

Welcome to Year 5

The teachers in Year 5 are Miss Grainger (Class 7), Mr Hartley (Class 8 and Year Leader) and Mrs Hagger (Class 9).

We also have teaching assistants who will be working in the year group - Ms Price, Miss Byrne and Mrs Togwell.

Homework

During the week we will set two pieces of homework - maths and spellings. All will be set on Google Classroom. The maths homework will be on a rotation of times tables activities, Mymaths and a task to consolidate or extend the work that they have been doing in class. The children will be asked to learn a list of spellings and to complete an activity.  We also request that your children read for at least 10 minutes each day and that at times, they are listened to by an adult who then can ask them questions about what they have read. A reading task will be set each week.  Every half-term the children will be given a topic based project to be complete over an extended period.

The homework will all be set on a Thursday and then due back in on the following Tuesday. As we are trying to develop the independence of the children it will be their responsibility to complete their work on time. 

PE

PE days will be on Mondays and Thursdays. We ask children bring their kit to school on a Monday and take home on a Friday. Therefore, if the PE day changes for any reason, they will still have their kits.

Week beg: Monday 31st October

Good afternoon,

Another busy week in year 5.

On Monday morning, we were visited by a trainee judge and an ex-police officer to discuss law and hate crime.  The children were taught all about different types of hate crime and seemed to really benefit from the presentation.

In class, the children have settled in well after half-term.  In English, they have been looking at some amazing picture books, which they will then choose their favourite and write a persuasive letter to the librarian to put their choice in the library.  In maths, the children started the 3D and angles unit.  We have been really pleased with their progress and their knowledge of the unit.  In history, they started learning about the Benin Kingdom, finding out when it begun and where in the world it happened.  In science, they have been learning about forces and acting these out in small groups.  Finally, in art, the children started their sculptures unit, looking at the artist Andy Goldsworthy and his amazing nature creations.

Next week, we will be discussing the up-coming Stubbington trip with the children and answering any questions they may have.  Please talk to your children's teacher if you have any of your own questions.

Thank you for your continued support.

The Year 5 team 

Week beg. 3rd October

Good morning,

Another busy week in year 5!

The children have worked really hard this week.  In English, they have been planning an explanatory text on sustainability, which has been linked to our geography unit.  In maths, the children have been practicing short and long multiplication methods.  They then have been applying these methods to word problems and investigations.  In science, they looked at how to increase the speed of dissolving.  In PE, the children performed forward rolls and cartwheels to music.  We were very impressed with their growth mindset when improving their techniques.  In DT, they started making their wind turbines, which we will be showing at the parent outcome event at the start of next term.  

It was great seeing so many parents at the reading cafe on Monday morning and seeing the children enjoy themselves at the disco on Thursday.

Have a great weekend,

The Year 5 Team

Week beg: 26th Sept

Good morning,

The year 5 have had another busy week.

In maths, we have now completed the addition and subtraction unit.  The children did a great job with using the column methods.  In English, they have written their stories linked to the book 'The Lost Happy Endings', we were really pleased with their outcomes and some of them are attached below.  In science, the children really enjoyed carrying out dissolving experiments to look at which materials would make a solution when mixed with water.  In DT, they continued to learn about wind turbines and this was mirrored with the work in geography focusing on sustainability.  In French, the children have learnt to tell the time and read simple timetables.

All homework should now be online, please talk to your child's teacher is you are struggling to access this. 

We look forward to seeing some of you at the reading cafe on Monday.

Have a great weekend,

The Year 5 Team

Week beg: 19th September

Good morning,

Another busy week in year 5!

This week the children had their individual photos taken and they have elected the school house captains.

In class, they have been using the column method to work out both addition and subtraction problems in maths.  In English, the children have been looking at the fantastic book 'The Lost happy Endings', where they have been using the book as a stimulus for their own descriptive writing.  Hopefully, we will be able to share some examples with you next week.  In geography, they continued with the 'Sustainability' unit and looked at fossil fuel consumption in different countries around the world.  In DT, they were starting to think about what materials their wind turbines will be made out of and will be hoping to show these off at the outcome event next half-term.  In science, the children tested the properties of different materials by using magnets, water and and nails.

Homework should now be on the children's GoogleClassroom accounts, if any of you need the log-in details please contact the class teacher. 

Have a great weekend,

The Year 5 Team

Week beg: 5th Sept

Good morning,

We hope you have all had a good Summer holiday.  It has been great welcoming back the children and they have settled in really well.  This week, we started our place value unit in maths and have been very impressed with their knowledge.  In English, we have completed work linked to a book called 'Tin Forest', they have been writing descriptively using fronted adverbials and expanded noun phrases.  In science, we have looked at different states of matter and the children acted in groups as particles, which they really enjoyed.  In geography, we started our sustainability unit, discussing with the children what this means in the wider world.

This week the homework given to the children is on paper, but from next week it will be given out on Googleclassroom.

Have a great weekend,

The Year 5 team