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World Cup Stickers!

The Football World Cup in Brazil starts in a mere 10 days time!  To commemorate this huge event we are trying to complete the official Panini World Cup sticker album! If you have any spare stickers you would like to donate, please come to Class 5.
Posted On 02 Jun 2014
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Class Newsletter – 23.5.14

23.05.14 newsletter
Posted On 02 Jun 2014
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Homework Projects…

There has been some wonderful homework projects shown in Class 5 this week. Each child presented their famous person project to the class very confidently. Which famous person did you  learn a lot about? What did you learn about them?
Posted On 22 May 2014
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What can you remember about Messi?

This week we have learnt all about the life of the footballing superstar Lionel Messi. What facts can you remember about him? Do you think he is a positive role model or not?!    
Posted On 22 May 2014
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Week 13 Countdown…

Good morning Class 5! Here is the latest Countdown calculation to test your brain this week. 50,2,3,4,9,7 Target: 427 Please remember to blog your answers by Tuesday 13th May to be with a chance of winning a prize!
Posted On 12 May 2014
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Tests…

This week we have done tests in Maths, Reading and Spellings. What did you enjoy and what did you find tricky?!
Posted On 08 May 2014
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Class Newsletter – 9.5.14

9.05.14 newsletter
Posted On 08 May 2014
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Countdown…

Do you have a few minutes spare this Bank Holiday weekend? Try and have a go at the first Countdown of the summer term! 5 ,9 ,25 ,7 ,2 ,8 Target: 419 You must complete this calculation by Wednesday 7th May to be in with a chance of winning a prize. Best of luck! Mr Mastrelli
Posted On 04 May 2014
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Class Newsletter – 2.5.14

2.05.14 newsletter
Posted On 04 May 2014
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MyMaths reminder…

Who has done the MyMaths homework this week? Remember you have until Friday 2nd May to complete it… I have also set up some revision activities on MyMaths for you to have a go at over the bank holiday weekend to help  prepare you for your tests next week. What do you think you...
Posted On 30 Apr 2014
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Bear Grylls

We really enjoyed learning about Bear Grylls this afternoon. What exciting facts can you remember about him from this session?!
Posted On 30 Apr 2014
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Class Newsletter – 25.4.14

25.4.14 newsletter
Posted On 26 Apr 2014
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Swimming

Just a little reminder that you will need your swimming things with you on Monday as it is our first lesson in the afternoon at Yearsley Pool. What do you enjoy most about swimming?!
Posted On 24 Apr 2014
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New starter advice…

Two children – Bailey and Sara have joined our class this term. What advice can you give them about life in Class 5? What do you enjoy about this class?!
Posted On 24 Apr 2014
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Famous People

As we have started our new topic on Famous People this week, I wanted to ask if you have ever met anyone famous? If you haven’t, who would you most like to meet and why?!
Posted On 24 Apr 2014
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Year 3/4 Play

Well done everyone on three fantastic performances to parents last week. I really enjoyed all the performances and hope you did too! What will you remember most about the play?
Posted On 07 Apr 2014
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Goodbye Isla!

Unfortunately Wednesday is Isla’s last day in Class 5 and at Park Grove School! It is has been a delight having you in our class Isla .Please keep in touch through this blog and let us know how you are getting on in your new school. Good luck!
Posted On 31 Mar 2014
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Easter Term memories…

What has been your favourite moment in Class 5 this term?
Posted On 31 Mar 2014
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Class Newsletter – 28.3.14

28.03.14 newsletter
Posted On 29 Mar 2014
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Class Governor Question…

Our new governor Mr Wilson has set up the following question for us to answer: What primary school in York did he go to when he was a child? Please blog your responses as soon as you can. Remember there will be a prize for the correct answer…
Posted On 28 Mar 2014
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Box Office Ticket Update

Thank you to those children in Class 5 who helped out with the Box Office this week. You have all helped greatly in selling the tickets for our play! We only have three tickets left for the Tuesday evening and just one left for the Wednesday evening performance! What day/s are...
Posted On 22 Mar 2014
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Week 11 Countdown…

Good morning Class 5! Here is the latest Countdown calculation to test your brain this weekend. 50,2,3,4,9,8 Target: 427 Please remember to blog your answers by Monday 24th March to be with a chance of winning a prize! Well done to Betsy and Freddie who were the winners of the...
Posted On 22 Mar 2014
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Class Newsletter – 21.3.14

21.03.14 newsletter
Posted On 22 Mar 2014
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Week 10 Countdown…

Good evening Class 5! Here is the latest Countdown calculation to test your brain this evening! 75,5,8,9,7,3 Target: 385 Please remember to blog your answers by Monday 17th March to be with a chance of winning a prize! Well done to Sophie and Lucy who were the winners of th...
Posted On 12 Mar 2014
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Year 3/4 Play

We are all very busy learning  lines for our very exciting Year 3/4 play. What is your favourite line in the play?
Posted On 12 Mar 2014
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Class Newsletter – 7.3.14

07.03.14 newsletter
Posted On 09 Mar 2014
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PCSO Visit

On Friday we had a visit from one of our local Police Community Support Officers.  What did you enjoy most about the visit and what did you find out that you didn’t already know?
Posted On 08 Mar 2014
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Countdown – Week 9…

Good evening Class 5! Here is the latest Countdown calculation to test your brain this evening! 75,5,7,3,2,3 Target: 700 Please remember to blog your answers by Monday 10th March to be with a chance of winning a prize! Well done to Sophia who was the winner of the Week 8 calculation!
Posted On 05 Mar 2014
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World Book Day!

Which book character will you be coming as tomorrow?
Posted On 05 Mar 2014
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Week 8 Countdown..

Good afternoon Class 5. Got a few minutes spare this weekend? Why not try the latest edition of Countdown?! 25, 8, 7, 9, 5, 3 Target: 138 Answers must be blogged by Wednesday 12th March at the latest to be in with a shout of winning a prize! Well done to Betsy who won last...
Posted On 01 Mar 2014
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Class Newsletter- 28.2.14

28.2.14 Newsletter
Posted On 01 Mar 2014
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Week 7 Countdown…

Good evening Class 5. Apologies for the slightly later than advertised Countdown blog… Here is the latest installment: 25,4,1,9,7,8 Target: 317 Answers must be blogged by  Wednesday 26th February at the latest to be in with a shout of winning a prize! Best of luck! Mr Mastrelli
Posted On 24 Feb 2014
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Class Newsletter – 14.2.14

14.2.14 Newsletter
Posted On 16 Feb 2014
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Story in 500 words

We will be working on stories to enter the Radio 2 writing competition. Have a look at the details here.   What ideas have you got so far? What is your story going to be about?
Posted On 11 Feb 2014
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Class Newsletter – 7.2.14

7.2.14 Newsletter
Posted On 09 Feb 2014
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Week 6 Countdown…

  Here is the last Countdown calculation for this half term! Answers need to be blogged by Friday 7th February to be with a chance of winning a prize. 50,25,4,8,1,2 Target: 221 I will give a special prize to the child who finds the most ways to get to the target number...
Posted On 04 Feb 2014
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Class Newsletter – 31.1.14

31.01.14 Newsletter
Posted On 31 Jan 2014
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Week 5 Countdown…

  Good evening Class 5. Apologies for the slightly later than advertised Countdown blog… Here is the latest installment: 25,5,7,8,6,4 Target: 431 Answers must be blogged by Tuesday 4th February at the latest to be in with a shout of winning a prize! Best of luck!
Posted On 31 Jan 2014
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Earthquakes

  This week we have been looking at ways to prepare for an Earthquake. If you could have an Earthquake kit to help you survive, which five items would you choose?
Posted On 30 Jan 2014
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Week 4 Countdown…

  Good Evening Class 5. It’s Monday which means Countdown blog time! You have until Friday 31st January to blog your answer. Remember prizes will be given out! 75,1,2,3,7,8 Target: 931 Best of luck!
Posted On 27 Jan 2014
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Class Newsletter – 24.1.14

24.01.14 Newsletter
Posted On 23 Jan 2014
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Maths Problem Solving

  Today in our Maths problem solving lesson, we looked at strategies to help us work out a Maths problem logically. What do we mean by logic? What top tips can you remember?
Posted On 23 Jan 2014
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Week 3 Countdown…

Good evening Class 5! Here is another Countdown calculation to chew over. Remember to complete by Monday 27th January to be in with a chance of winning a prize. 100,25,1,3,2,5 Target: 378 Best of luck guys!
Posted On 21 Jan 2014
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Class Newsletter – 17.1.14

17.01.14 Newsletter
Posted On 18 Jan 2014
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Week 2 Countdown…

Another week, another Countdown calculation to chew over. Here are the numbers for this week: 25,75,8,6,5,2 Target: 341 Please submit your entry by Monday 20th January to be in with a chance of winning a prize! Well done to Isla and Mollie who were the winners from the New Year...
Posted On 14 Jan 2014
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Class Newsletter – 10.1.14

10.01.14 Newsletter
Posted On 09 Jan 2014
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Countdown – NEW YEAR SPECIAL!

  It’s back after a few weeks relaxing! Here is your first Countdown of 2014! 100,75,50,25,6,4 Target: 725 Please find as many different ways as you can. You have until Monday 13th January to submit your answers to be in with a chance of winning a special prize. Best...
Posted On 08 Jan 2014
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New Year Resolutions!

Happy New Year Class 5! I hope you have all had a lovely holiday break and are raring to start the new term. Tomorrow we will be starting to look at New Year Resolutions. What is your resolution?
Posted On 06 Jan 2014
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Tudor Party Extravaganza!

Well done everyone for a fantastic Tudor themed party today! I was so impressed with your costumes, table tennis skills, space hopping talents and of course your fabulous singing and dancing!   [slideshow_deploy id=’358′]   What were your highlights?  
Posted On 18 Dec 2013
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Science Special!

  This morning Class 5 and Class 6 were treated to a very special science lesson all about the heart taught by Mr Grainger (Sam’s Dad). What did you enjoy most about this morning?
Posted On 16 Dec 2013
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End of Term…

Tomorrow starts the last week of your first term in Class 5. What have you enjoyed about Class 5 this term? Do you have a favourite memory?!
Posted On 15 Dec 2013
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Class Newsletter – 13.12.13

13.12.13 Newsletter
Posted On 12 Dec 2013
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Christmas Countdown Cracker!

This is our last Class 5 Countdown blog of 2013! Let’s see if we can end the year with a successful countdown answer… 25, 6, 4, 9, 75, 3 Target: 331 You have until Wednesday 1st January 2014 to complete it! Best of luck guys! Mr Mastrelli
Posted On 12 Dec 2013
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Class 5 Shakespeare Homework Projects

I think you will all agree with me when I say how spectacular the Shakespeare Homework Projects are in Class 5! (see below). Well done guys! [slideshow_deploy id=’327′]
Posted On 07 Dec 2013
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Class Newsletter – 6.12.13

6.12.13 Newsletter
Posted On 07 Dec 2013
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Think of a Number time…

Look carefully at these questions. Can you find the answers? I think of a number.  I multiply it by 2, add 50 and my answer is 74.  What was my number? I think of a number.  I add 16, subtract 30 and my answer is 36.  What was my number? I think of a number.  I subtract 25 and...
Posted On 04 Dec 2013
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Shakespeare Enrichment Day

What did you like most about our Enrichment day yesterday?!  Which group performances did you enjoy?
Posted On 30 Nov 2013
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Class Newsletter – 29.11.13

29.11.13 Newsletter
Posted On 29 Nov 2013
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MyMaths reminder

Just a quick reminder that all Class 5 set homework tasks from MyMaths must be completed by Friday 29th November. What has been your favourite homework activity from it so far?
Posted On 25 Nov 2013
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Christmas Around the World

  This afternoon in Class 5 we found out how people around the world celebrate Christmas. What facts can you remember from the country you researched?!
Posted On 25 Nov 2013
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It’s Countdown time…

  Here is this week’s Countdown challenge! 25,100,8,9,5,4 Target: 453 Entries need to be in by Thursday 28th November to be in with a chance of winning a prize! Best of luck guys!
Posted On 25 Nov 2013
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Class Newsletter – 22.11.13

22.11.13 Newsletter
Posted On 25 Nov 2013
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Much Ado About Nothing

What was your favourite part in Much Ado About Nothing? Can you remember any quotes?
Posted On 18 Nov 2013
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Project Ideas

On Friday, you found out your new topic homework. What ideas have you got for your project so far?
Posted On 18 Nov 2013
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The Return of Countdown…

Right Class 5, here is your Countdown calculation for this week! 100, 75, 50, 25, 10, 10 Target: 197 Best of luck!
Posted On 15 Nov 2013
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What a win!

Congratulations to Mr Mastrelli for guiding the school football team to their first league win. I understand it was a hard fought and well deserved victory. From Mr Currie
Posted On 15 Nov 2013
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Class Newsletter – 8.11.13

8.11.13 Newsletter
Posted On 09 Nov 2013
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Countdown…

Right guys this is your weekend challenge! Next week in Maths we will be focusing on multiplication. Try to solve this countdown calculation using multiplication to help you! 75,5,7,7,10,10 Target: 712 You will have a great chance to win a prize if you get the correct answer! You...
Posted On 08 Nov 2013
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Shakespeare fun at the Theatre Royal!

Wow what an exciting start to this half term in Class 5! We were lucky enough to go to the York Theatre Royal this morning to take part in a fabulous drama workshop all about the fantastic Shakespeare play “MacBeth”. We will be studying different Shakespeare plays in...
Posted On 04 Nov 2013
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Your best sentences ever…

  Hi guys, Please put on this blog your three fantastic sentences. Your sentences can be about whatever you want. They can even be about Mr Mastrelli… Remember all the VCOP work we have done this term so far!
Posted On 25 Oct 2013
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Adiós y buena suerte Naia!

Unfortunately tomorrow is Naia’s last day in Class 5 and at Park Grove School! It is has been a delight having you in our class Naia. Please keep in touch through this blog and let us know how you are getting on in your new school. Adiós y buena suerte Naia!  
Posted On 24 Oct 2013
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The end of our first half term

Tomorrow is the last day of your first half term in Class 5. What have you enjoyed?
Posted On 24 Oct 2013
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Teeth homework…cake special!

We have had some fantastic homework on teeth in Class 5 so far. Today, Sophie and Betsy brought in a cake they had made in the shape of a tooth!              It was absolutely delicious! Their explanation about what they had researched was very informative and well presented....
Posted On 21 Oct 2013
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Class Newsletter – 18.10.13

18.10.13 Newsletter
Posted On 18 Oct 2013
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Pink day photo

Class 5 had lots of fun wearing pink on Tuesday. A great effort for a great cause guys! Well done!
Posted On 18 Oct 2013
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Fantasy Football

Fantasy Football instructions: Type in or search for it using google:  http://www.schoolsfl.com/ Click on Play Now on the homepage. Create your account: 1) Email address  – Your full name and website  e.g. manicobb@parkgrove.ebor.academy. 2) A password – please...
Posted On 18 Oct 2013
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My Maths and Pink day reminders…

Remember your My Maths homework is due in this Thursday. Who has done it already this weekend? If you haven’t completed your other tasks, please can you make sure you do them before the end of the week. On Tuesday, we are wearing something pink for Breast Cance...
Posted On 13 Oct 2013
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Class Newsletter – 10.10.13

10.10.13 Newsletter
Posted On 13 Oct 2013
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Tudor Maths – How accurate are you?

Missing Maths with Mr Mastrelli this Friday morning? Fear not Class 5! This Maths activity will provide you with the challenges that Henry VIII faced! This activity is all about being accurate. Henry VIII would have loved this challenge as he was a very keen archer and took part...
Posted On 09 Oct 2013
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Science special!

           We were very lucky to have a special visit from Mr Cobb this afternoon. He talked to the whole of Key Stage 2 about Animal teeth. What did you learn? What did you enjoy most of all?
Posted On 09 Oct 2013
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Class Newsletter – 4.10.13

4.10.13 Newsletter
Posted On 04 Oct 2013
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Persuasive task – Class 5 is the best class in the school…

For the next few weeks we are going to be looking at Persuasive texts in our English lessons. I want you to imagine that you are in the playground at school and talking to your friends about different classes. How could you persuade your friends that Class 5 is the best class in...
Posted On 04 Oct 2013
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Stockbridge Farm Pictures

Year 4, have a look at the photos from Stockbridge Farm https://parkgrove.ebor.academy/children/trips-and-visits/stockbridge-farm-september-2013/
Posted On 02 Oct 2013
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MyMaths homework and Problem solving reminder…

Who has done the MyMaths homework this weekend? Remember you have until Friday 4th October to complete it… Have you been brave enough to try our Problem Solving activity on our blog page yet?! Remember there will be extra special prizes for this activity so please have a go...
Posted On 28 Sep 2013
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Class Newsletter – 27.9.13

27.9.13 Newsletter
Posted On 28 Sep 2013
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Problem Solving…

Tomorrow is one of our favourite lessons in Class 5 – Maths problem solving! For those of you who want go get into the logical thinking required for this lesson before tomorrow, try this puzzler: Think of a number Add 3 to it Double your answer Take 6 away from the answer...
Posted On 24 Sep 2013
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Class Newsletter – 20/9/13

20.9.13 Newsletter
Posted On 21 Sep 2013
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Class 5 Cliff-Hangers Challenge

In Class 5 this week we have had a lot of fun writing cliff-hangers about different scenarios. They will soon be on our English display for everyone to see! Can you think of one using this scenario? Jack White in a forest with a monster. Remember to try to be as descriptive as...
Posted On 16 Sep 2013
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Countdown – Part 2…

I have been so impressed with the response to the first Countdown question. Well done to those of you who got the correct answer! So due to popular demand, here is another one to have a go at while you are eating your tea… 100, 1, 4, 4, 5, 7 Target: 413 I will pick three...
Posted On 13 Sep 2013
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Countdown!

Today in Class 5 we got introduced to my favourite game – Countdown! Can you get to this target number? Remember you can only use each number once … 100, 1, 6, 8, 7, 2 Target number: 314 The first three children with the correct answer will get a prize. Remember you...
Posted On 09 Sep 2013
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Project ideas

We have set our first homework project today. What ideas have you got for your project?
Posted On 06 Sep 2013
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Your thoughts on life in Class 5…

I have been very impressed with all of you this week! I hope you are enjoying life in Class 5. What do you like most about Class 5?
Posted On 04 Sep 2013
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What are you looking forward to learning this year?

Are you ready to learn some challenging Maths? Do you want to know lots about the weird yet fascinating world of the Tudors? Please post all your thoughts here! Mr Mastrelli
Posted On 02 Sep 2013
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Welcome to Class 5!

Welcome to the first blog of what is certainly going to be the best class in the school. I hope you have all enjoyed your summer holiday and are looking forward to the year ahead. See you all tomorrow, bright and early! Mr Mastrelli
Posted On 02 Sep 2013
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