2. What we've been learning
Year 5 – Shackleton Writing Project
Year 5 have been learning about Ernest Shackleton’s famous journey to Antarctica. The children have loved stepping into the role of explorers and have written fantastic letters as if they were applying to join his expedition. Their enthusiasm and creativity have been brilliant to see!
The published version - Letter to Mr. Shackleton
Geography - Latitude and Longitude
This week, the children have been learning how to navigate an atlas with growing confidence. They explored maps of the UK to locate different islands and then widened their search to discover islands from around the world. The class has really enjoyed developing their map‑reading skills and learning more about the diverse places that make up our planet.
In computing this week, the children have been exploring how to create imaginative images using Google Drawings as part of our ‘Creating Media – Introducing Vector Graphics’ unit. They have enjoyed experimenting with shapes, lines and colours to build their own digital artwork, while learning how vector graphics allow them to edit and refine their ideas with ease. We are really proud of their creativity and growing confidence with digital tools!
In our recent computing lesson during Spring 2, the children explored Crumbles and learned how to code and run different programs. They really enjoyed experimenting with the technology and showed lots of curiosity and enthusiasm while bringing their ideas to life.
The students in year 5 Experimenting with Crumble
In Cooking and Nutrition this week, the children have been exploring ‘Celebrating Culture and Seasonality’ by researching and creating their very own soup recipes. They carefully followed safety and hygiene guidance throughout the process, while also considering allergies and respecting religious dietary needs. The highlight of the lesson was the evaluation stage, where everyone had the chance to taste their final product—there were lots of proud smiles and enthusiastic reviews! Many children even suggested that their vegetable soup should become a regular option on the school dinner menu. It was a fantastic learning experience full of creativity, teamwork and delicious results.
In our science lessons under the topic of Earth and Space, we have been learning about how day and night occur. The children used models of the Earth and torches to represent the Sun, helping them to understand how the Earth rotates on its axis. They really enjoyed the hands‑on activities and were very engaged as they explored how this movement creates day and night.
