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Class 5

Welcome to Class 5

Young Voices 2026

Last week, Years 5 and 6 took part in Young Voices at the O2 Arena in London, along with 9000 other children and what an experience it was! We were lucky enough to have four suites so we really felt like VIPs for the day. We arrived earlier than planned so ate our lunch before being taken to our suites. The children took part in the warm up and rehearsals so they knew what to expect. We also took part in a Wicked Worldwide Singalong which was live streamed across the globe! A

Christmas Tree Trail

Before Christmas, the children took part in a wonderfully creative Artist Day, which blossomed into a truly special festive event for our whole school community. During the day, each class learned about a famous artist, explored their unique style, and used this inspiration to design and create their own beautiful Christmas tree decorations. These unique pieces of artwork were then displayed on Christmas trees throughout the church for our after-school Christmas Tree Trail. S

Tuned Differently!

Have you ever thought about the differences between sounds that musical instruments can make? Some are loud, some are quiet, some are tricky to play, others appear more simple! In our assembly today that's exactly what we did! We had a range of instruments and thought about the sounds these made, were they the same or were they different? After this we played together as a band - our instruments made very different sounds but they worked together. So what was the underlying m

Christmas Carol and Christingle Service 2025

We ended the term in the most special way with our annual Carol and Christingle Service, held on Friday afternoon at St Mary and St Eanswythe’s Church. As we arrived, families were welcomed into the church by our school Christmas choir, who have spent much of December spreading festive cheer throughout the local community. The choir have been visiting care homes and supermarkets, sharing popular Christmas songs and traditional hymns, and it was a joy to see them open our serv

Zootopia 2

Today the whole school went to our local cinema, Silver Screen, to watch Zootopia 2. We were very lucky to still be able to visit this side of Christmas as the cinema has been closed for ages to accommodate some building works, they just re-opened in time for us this morning. Everyone had a great time and were extremely well behaved.

Glendale Reading Buddies

During this term more children have had the opportunity to go reading with our Glendale buddies. We really appreciate the time that they give up to hear our children read and the children I take always say they have enjoyed themselves.

Christmas Fair

This year's Christmas fair has been a huge success. A massive thank you to all those behind the scenes and on the day making sure all went to plan. How fabulous it was to see so many young entrepreneurs selling their wares and earning some well-earned pennies. Congratulations to all involved.

Year 5 and 6 attend The Book Festival!

This week, Year 5 and 6 took a trip down to The Quarterhouse for an author workshop. The book was Dragonborn written by Struan Murray. He explained how a lot of his ideas for his novels come from small doodles and a big imagination! The session ended with the children taking part in a 'What type of dragon are you?' quiz and they created a dragon to reflect their results. It was a very inspiring session and the children participated and listened beautifully.

Relationships that shape us!

Today in our whole school assembly, we explored the special relationships that make our time in school so positive and meaningful. We talked about the friends who make us laugh, the teachers who support and guide us, and all the people who are there for us no matter what. Together, we created a huge collage filled with names and drawings of our special people, celebrating the connections that remind us that we are loved and valued every day.

Biscuits with our Buddies

During the last week of term, the Buddies came together to celebrate the Ducklings’ first term at school. It was a wonderful opportunity to recognise the special friendships that have developed between the Ducklings and their Year 5 Buddies. These relationships have supported the Ducklings’ sense of belonging and confidence, promoting their Personal, Social and Emotional Development as they learn to form positive and caring connections with others. To celebrate, the Buddies a

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Class 5 latest blogs

Dear Parents/Carers,

We are delighted to welcome the children back for Term 3! We hope you all had a restful break.

We are looking forward to a term filled with exploration and innovation. This term has a distinctively scientific and futuristic feel to it, ranging from our solar system in Science to the world of robotics in English.

Maths:

In Maths, we continue to follow the White Rose Maths scheme. We will begin with Multiplication and Division B, where the focus shifts to formal written methods. The children will be mastering long multiplication (multiplying up to 4-digit numbers by 2-digit numbers) and short division, including interpreting remainders in various contexts.

Following this, we will move onto Fractions B. Building on last term's work, pupils will learn to multiply unit and non-unit fractions by integers, calculate fractions of amounts, and solve problems involving fractions as operators. We will continue to use visual models to ensure the children have a deep conceptual understanding before applying these skills to complex reasoning problems.

English:

In English, our writing will be sci-fi themed as we base our work on The Last Human by Lee Bacon. The class will be focusing on writing a "Meeting Story," exploring the interaction between characters in a futuristic setting.

We will analyse how the author builds tension and character voice, using this as a model to draft our own narratives. Key skills will include managing dialogue to advance action, using descriptive language to create atmosphere, and maintaining a consistent narrative voice. This unit is fantastic for sparking imagination and discussing themes of humanity and technology.

Science:

Our Science topic this term is Earth and Space. We will be learning to describe the movement of the Earth, and other planets, relative to the Sun in the solar system. We will also describe the movement of the Moon relative to the Earth and use this knowledge to explain day and night and the apparent movement of the sun across the sky.

Geography:

Replacing History this term, our Geography focus is Earth’s Resources. We will be exploring the distribution of natural resources including energy, food, minerals, and water. The children will investigate the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy sources and discuss the importance of sustainability for our planet's future.

Art & Computing:

In Art, we are moving into 3 Dimensions with a focus on Set Design. We will introduce the children to the role of set designers, exploring how they create environments for stories. The children will then plan and build their own model sets, considering scale, composition, and materials.

In Computing, we are levelling up our skills with Python coding. Moving away from block-based coding, the children will be introduced to text-based programming. They will learn to write syntax, manage variables, and create loops to execute specific commands.

PSHE & PE:

In PSHE, our theme is Celebrating Differences. We will be discussing diversity, cultural differences, and the importance of respect and inclusion within our community.

In PE, our focus is Dodgeball. The lessons will emphasize honesty, fair play, and agility. We will work on throwing accuracy, catching skills, and team strategies to dodge and defend effectively.

Spellings:

We continue with our embedded approach to learning spellings, maintaining the emphasis on independence. The class spelling ‘passport’ remains in use to celebrate progress, whether that is mastering a specific rule or showing consistent improvement in daily work.

Homework:

Reading continues to be expected for at least 20 minutes daily, with journals signed where possible. Home Learning Grids will continue to be set to consolidate skills and offer creative challenges.

Reminders

Please ensure children have their PE kits in school for our PE sessions on Mondays and Fridays.
As the weather is colder, please ensure your child has a coat clearly named for break times.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Miss Willson and Mr Brinkley