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Class 5 Newsletter – 01.05.15
1.5.15 Have a lovely Bank Holiday weekend!
Posted On 01 May 2015
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The Dragon and St George
We learnt about the story of St George this week and then had a go at re-telling it from another perspective – the dragon’s. What do you think the dragon’s version of the story could have been?
Posted On 25 Apr 2015
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Welcome back, chicks!
We were very excited to see the chicks back at school in their brand new home! How did you feel about seeing the chicks for the first time? Was there anything that surprised you?
Posted On 25 Apr 2015
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Dragon Top Trumps
We have been doing work based on the story ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ in English this week, using the ‘Top Trumps’ dragon cards designed by the author. If you could design your own dragon, what would it be called? What would it be like? Could you give its...
Posted On 16 Apr 2015
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Summer term!
It has been wonderful to see you all back from the holidays, Class 5, eager to start the new term! We have a lot of exciting lessons to do with our ‘Cricket and Cheese’ topic coming up, and we will be working together to become book-making wizards by the end of the...
Posted On 16 Apr 2015
Easter holidays
What a busy and enjoyable term we have had in Class 5! Biscuit projects, train trips, plays, chicks and solar eclipses were all the agenda. What were your favourite moments? Have a fun, relaxing and safe holiday, and we will see you in two weeks’ time! Mr Baines, Ms Durkin...
Posted On 28 Mar 2015
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Secret talents
Today we found out about Annabelle’s ‘secret’ talent for singing and Tia A’s ‘secret’ talent for training and showing dogs. We really enjoyed discussing what other secret talents we might have, so I thought we’d make this a bit of a Class...
Posted On 24 Mar 2015
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A thoroughly eggs-trodinary day – solar eclipses and all!
What have been your highlights from Science enrichment day? While it was sad to say goodbye to the chicks, you all produced some fantastic bar graphs and very entertaining information pages for the life-cycle of a chicken. The day began with a very extraordinary event – a...
Posted On 20 Mar 2015
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Mystery Maths 20.03.15
A hen lays 42 eggs in a month. 1/6 of the eggs are dark brown. How many eggs are dark brown? Find the answer and post its location on the Mystery Maths blog.
Posted On 20 Mar 2015
Mystery Maths 13.03.15
A hen lays 28 eggs in a month. 1/4 of the eggs are light brown. How many eggs are light brown?
Posted On 13 Mar 2015
Names for our class chick
Especially egg-citing news! The newest Park Grove chick has been born and this one is to be named by Class 5. What are your suggestions?
Posted On 13 Mar 2015
Welcome to the world, Gary…
Egg-citing news! The first egg has hatched in the Park Grove incubator, and Class 5 were amongst the first to welcome Gary the chick into the world. We are eagerly awaiting the next new arrival!
Posted On 11 Mar 2015
Play in a day
So you’ve now performed your fantastic plays on the main stage of the Theatre Royal, Year 3 and Year 4. What were your highlights from the past two days? Mine was seeing how confidently you all took to the stage and how proud you were as you took your bows at the end....
Posted On 11 Mar 2015
World Book Day
It was fantastic to see everyone dressed in the costumes of their favourite book characters and sharing stories with the children from Class 1! Today we have been doing some follow-up work on drawing in the style of fantasy illustrator Chris Riddell. What were your highlights...
Posted On 06 Mar 2015
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Mystery Maths – 06.03.15
I need to buy a stamp at 34p, a carrot at 8p, a bottle of vinegar for 35p and a cabbage for 22p. How much change will I get from £1.00?
Posted On 05 Mar 2015
Mystery Maths – 27.02.15
The temperature on Monday was -4°C. On Tuesday the temperature had dropped by 8°C. What was the temperature on Tuesday? Find the answer and blog its location in either Class 5 or Class 6 by Friday 6th March.
Posted On 27 Feb 2015
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Is it chilly in Chile?
Today in Class 5 we have been having a grate time learning about homophones. We wrote some imaginative and hilarious riddles using homophones and tested them on each other. Which were your favourites?
Posted On 26 Feb 2015
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500 Words
Hello Class 5, I hope you’ve all had a nice start to your half-term holiday. It’d be great to find out how you’re getting on with your 500 words stories, if you’ve decided to enter the competition. If you need some inspiration, here is the website...
Posted On 16 Feb 2015
Music Enrichment Day
Well done Class 5. I popped in on your percussion session and saw you ‘playing’ upside down chairs like drums! Don’t try this at home….well, seek permission first won’t you? It was great fun and the students really enjoyed working with you. Thanks...
Posted On 12 Feb 2015
Project Day
Today was Project Day for Classes 5 and 6. Year 4 spent the day finishing their delicious biscuits and creating some very inventive packaging, while Year 3 went on a Children’s University trip to learn about working in the railway industry. What were your highlights from the day?
Posted On 09 Feb 2015
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What if…?
Today we looked at different ways to inspire stories ideas in preparation for the 500 words project! We started with the question ‘What if…?’ and then came up with some imaginative scenarios which could ensue from that question… Here are some examples:...
Posted On 06 Feb 2015
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My Maths
Many apologies for the delay with the My Maths homework tasks going on to the website. Hopefully your tasks have all now been set. Please contact me if you have any issues. Hope you’re all having a lovely weekend Mr Baines
Posted On 01 Feb 2015
Mystery Maths – 30.01.15
I am a product of the factors 7 and 3. What number am I? Find the answer and blog the location!
Posted On 30 Jan 2015
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Persuasive letters
We have been pretending to be Vikings and have been writing persuasive letters to our Scandinavian friends to sail over the North Sea and join us for some pillaging in Britain! Can you share any of your most persuasive lines from your letters?
Posted On 29 Jan 2015
Factor rainbows
We have been incorporating a bit of art into our maths lessons this week by creating factor rainbows. Are you now able to explain what a factor is? Can you write the factors for a chosen number?
Posted On 29 Jan 2015
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Mystery Maths 23.01.15
Tom had £200.00 saved in the bank. One Saturday he was very lucky and had 5 winning numbers on the Lottery! Tom’s prize money was 100 times what he saved up in his bank account. What was Tom’s Lottery prize money? Please blog the location of the answer!
Posted On 23 Jan 2015
Project time
Today we started our Year 3 and Year 4 projects. What were your favourite parts of your first project session?
Posted On 21 Jan 2015
Mystery Maths – 16.01.15
If you find the sum of 64 and 14, then multiply that answer by 10, what is the final answer? Work out the answer and blog its location in either Class 5 or 6!
Posted On 16 Jan 2015
Robots
We started learning about programming yesterday in our computing lesson. We worked with a partner, taking it in turns to be the controller and the robot. We learnt that the robots need to have very precise instructions. What were your favourite parts of the lesson?
Posted On 14 Jan 2015
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Mystery Maths 09.01.15
I am an odd number. I am a multiple of 11. I am the product of 9 and 11. I am the sum of 66 and 33. What number am I? Find the answer in Class 5 or Class 6 and blog its location!
Posted On 09 Jan 2015
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Welcome back!
It was great to see you all again after the holidays and to see all the energy and enthusiasm you have for the new term. As we were making our 2015 resolutions, what would you like to do this year? What are you most looking forward to?
Posted On 07 Jan 2015
Happy holiday!
I’ve really enjoyed teaching you this term, Class 5, and am looking forward to the next one. I hope you all have a very enjoyable and relaxing Christmas holiday! Mr Baines
Posted On 19 Dec 2014
Christmas Zumba
We were very lucky to be given a Zumba lesson in P.E. today by Mrs Chambers. Was this your first time doing Zumba? (It was for me!) What were your favourite moves? A big thank you to Mrs Chambers for a very fun lesson!
Posted On 15 Dec 2014
What did the Romans do for us?
They gave us Roman numerals for a start! We have been learning to read and write Roman numerals this week, and it has been an incredibly popular topic. It also made us think about just how many Roman numerals we see in everyday life. Have you spotted any Roman numerals at home or...
Posted On 12 Dec 2014
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Class 5 newsletter 12th December
15 newsletter 12.12.14 Have a great weekend!
Posted On 12 Dec 2014
Mystery Maths Week 5
The temperature two days ago was 10 degrees Celsius and it dropped by 6 degrees Celsius yesterday. Today it has dropped a further 6 degrees. What is the temperature today?
Posted On 06 Dec 2014
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Winter poems
We performed ‘Winter’ by Abbi Baker to the rest of the school on Tuesday. We thought carefully about how we could use our voices and movement to make the poem come to life. I was really impressed! What did you enjoy about the performance?
Posted On 04 Dec 2014
Class 5 newsletter – 28th November
13 newsletter 28.11.14 Have a great weekend! Mr Baines
Posted On 28 Nov 2014
Mystery Maths Week 4
There were 1202 bricks needed to build a pyramid. Half were used by the slaves, how many were left?
Posted On 28 Nov 2014
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Maths with York St John students
We were visited by students from York St John University today. They carried out different maths activities with us, which gave us chance to show our mathematical knowledge. We had a really enjoyable session and would like to say a big thank you to Mr Wilson and all the students....
Posted On 26 Nov 2014
Three for description
Today we have been learning about the power of three when building suspense and tension in our scary story writing. We thought carefully about adjectives to describe some spooky settings. Can you share your best ‘three for description’ sentences? Remember that comma, too!
Posted On 26 Nov 2014
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Mystery Maths
Well done to Alexander for being the winner of Mystery Maths for the last week. I will give you your prize on Monday! Mr Baines
Posted On 21 Nov 2014
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The pharaoh’s treasure and mummification
We certainly had a busy morning in Class 5! First, we had to do some tricky problem solving to crack some Egyptian codes before we could get out hands on the pharaoh’s treasure. Then, we joined Class 6 for a mummifying masterclass, learning about the roles of Chief...
Posted On 19 Nov 2014
Design and Technology Enrichment Day
What a productive and creative day! We each made a sarcophagus fit for a pharaoh, with some imaginative and ingenious thinking on display. We also made mummies and made-to-measure pyramids. What were your highlights of the day?
Posted On 18 Nov 2014
Mystery Maths Week 2
I think of a number. I times it by 5 and I subtract 11. Finally I add on 100. My answer is 134. What was my original number?
Posted On 13 Nov 2014
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Tutankhamun’s Tomb…
We journeyed back in time to 1922 today to help Howard Carter in his excavation of Tutankhamun’s tomb, taking it in turns to enter the tomb and draw the wonderful artefacts that were hidden within. Did you enjoy your experience as an assistant archaeologist?
Posted On 10 Nov 2014
Mystery Maths Week 1
Mystery Maths Miss Sawyer needs to buy 190 pencils to give out in Good Work Assemblies. The pencils are sold in packs of 10. When Miss Sawyer goes to the store to buy them, there are only 14 packs of pencils on the shelf. How many more pencils does she still need to buy to reach...
Posted On 07 Nov 2014
Class 5 newsletter – 23.10.14
8 newsletter 23.10.14 Have a fantastic holiday! Well done for all your hard work this half-term.
Posted On 23 Oct 2014
Veloci-rap-tor
We have been creating dinosaur raps in Class 5 today. Can you share any of your brilliant rhymes?
Posted On 22 Oct 2014
Class 5 newsletter 17.10.14
We hope you enjoyed the Halloween disco! 17.10.14 newsletter
Posted On 17 Oct 2014
Art Enrichment Day
I certainly had a fantastic day in Class 5, making salt dough amulets with many of you. What activities did you enjoy the most over the day? We will post photos of your fantastic work next week! Have a lovely weekend Mr Baines
Posted On 17 Oct 2014
Ten Pieces
This afternoon we listened to ‘Mars’ by Gustav Holst, which is part of the BBC’s ‘Ten Pieces’ project. What did the music make you think of or feel?
Posted On 15 Oct 2014
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Class 5 newsletter 10.10.14
6 newsletter 10.10.14 Apologies, as we realise one group has ‘reappear’ on their spelling list twice. We will only test you on the four spellings this week. Have a lovely weekend! Mr Baines
Posted On 10 Oct 2014
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Class 5 museum trip
This afternoon we visited the Yorkshire Museum to see the Extinct exhibition. What were your favourite exhibits?
Posted On 07 Oct 2014
Dinosaur projects
We have been very impressed so far with the amount of effort and enthusiasm you have put into your dinosaur projects! It has been fascinating to learn so many interesting about your chosen dinosaurs and see the very creative ways you have presented them. We’re really...
Posted On 30 Sep 2014
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Dinosaur project
I can’t wait to see you present your dinosaur projects next week. You have been bringing in some amazing work which must have taken you a great deal of effort. Can you give a sneak preview of what your project is going to be about? Have a great weekend! Mr Baines
Posted On 27 Sep 2014
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Pedestrian training and Jurassic Bake Off
Today we started our pedestrian training course, revising and practising the skills needed for keeping safe when crossing roads. We were very impressed with the enthusiasm the children put into the training. It certainly merited a piece of Mrs Chambers’ incredible...
Posted On 24 Sep 2014
Bang the drum!
This week we have been investigating sound in our science lesson. As a class, we planned and carried out an investigation to see what happens to the sound from a drum when the distance from it increases. We thought about and shared our predictions and then discussed what...
Posted On 17 Sep 2014
The boastful knight
In English we have been writing conversation poems which have an opposing point of view. We read a poem about St George and his donkey, in which George boasts of his brave deeds and his donkey gives a more truthful, and not quite as awe-inspiring, version. Everybody produced some...
Posted On 10 Sep 2014
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Between a rock and a hard place…
In Class 5 this week we have been learning about how fossils are formed and about the famous fossil-hunter, Mary Anning, who discovered an Ichthyosaur (can you remember what this name meant?). We carefully looked at some real fossils and had a go at making our own using plaster....
Posted On 10 Sep 2014
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Class 5 Homework letter – 5th September
1 newsletter 05.09.14Have a lovely weekend, Class 5. Well done for a brilliant first week.
Posted On 05 Sep 2014
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New beginnings
We have thoroughly enjoyed our first two days with you, Class 5. You have all returned from the summer holidays with a fantastic attitude and are buzzing with brilliant ideas. We are really looking forward to working with you this year! Mr Baines, Mrs Durkin and Mrs Chambers
Posted On 03 Sep 2014
End of year…
Today starts your last week in Class 5. I have greatly enjoyed teaching all of you, as you have a great attitude to work, are extremely enthusiastic and always willing to learn! What have you enjoyed about Class 5 this year? Do you have a favourite activity or set o...
Posted On 14 Jul 2014
World Cup memories…
The World Cup is now done and dusted for another four years. What was your favourite memory of the tournament? Remember we are now only 46 stickers away from completing the Panini sticker album so please keep bringing those stickers in!
Posted On 14 Jul 2014
Sports Day
Wow what a fantastic morning of sport, Class 5! You all were well behaved and performed superbly in your sporting events. Which event or events did you enjoy? How did you get on?!
Posted On 14 Jul 2014
The Return of Countdown…
Right Class 5, here is your Countdown calculation for this week! 100, 75, 50, 25, 10, 10 Target: 197
Posted On 09 Jul 2014
World Cup Semi-Final Drama!
Wow what a match tonight! Germany beat the hosts Brazil 7-1 to reach the final! What three words can you think of to describe Germany’s performance? Which was your favourite goal?!
Posted On 08 Jul 2014
Dragons’ Den – Table Tennis Launch!
This coming Monday and Tuesday after school is the start our new Table Tennis competition – 20:20 Table Tennis! Please remember it is £1 to enter per pair and you can enter as many times as you like! Who is going to enter? Who are you pairing up with?!
Posted On 03 Jul 2014
Our Class Assembly…
Well done Class 5! We’re feeling so very proud of you all; you performed wonderfully this morning, were incredibly enthusiastic and showed off some magnificent dance moves! Mrs Sellers and I have had a great deal of fun with our A-Z project and it was great to be able to share...
Posted On 01 Jul 2014
Ratio…
This week we have looked at Ratio and Proportion in Maths. On Tuesday, we looked at making the perfect orange squash drink. What did your group consider to be the perfect ratio?
Posted On 26 Jun 2014
Class Trip!
What a fantastic day we all had at the Yorkshire Museum and York Minster! You behaved superbly and walked ever so sensibly to and back from the trip. Well done everyone! Which activities did you enjoy and what did you learn?!
Posted On 23 Jun 2014
Magic 999 Investigation…
Yesterday you all had a go at one of my favourite Maths problem solving investigations -Magic 999. Why was this number so special? What was the pattern and did it always work?
Posted On 17 Jun 2014
Science Enrichment Day
I hope you enjoyed a whole day of science! Which activities did you enjoy? What did you learn?
Posted On 17 Jun 2014
World Cup Countdown…
The start of the World Cup is only 4 days away! We had a very exciting class draw where you each got drawn a team participating in this world cup. Remember if your country wins you will receive a replica of the 2014 Brazil World Cup ball! What facts can you tell me about your...
Posted On 08 Jun 2014
Brazil Facts…
Well done Class 5 for your efforts this afternoon. You really impressed with your atlas skills and general knowledge about Brazil. What key facts must one know about Brazil?!
Posted On 03 Jun 2014
BBC News – Education
- Muslim student loses school prayer ban challengeMichaela School was entitled to enforce a ban on prayer rituals, the High Court has ruled.
- More of city's children not going to school - reportA council report says an increasing number of parents are refusing school places offered to them.
