Reproduction
We have been learning about sexual and asexual reproduction in plants. Our two spider plants, Peachy and Percy have started producing runners so we have taken some cuttings. We are hoping for some baby plants. We have also sorted and discussed the advantages and disadvantages of each type of…
Jackson Pollack art
Year 5 created some Jackson Pollack style art work.
Walney Nature Reserve
We have had an absolutely gorgeous day at Walney taking part in bug hunts, learning about sand dunes and spotting seals. Such a lovely day
Dissecting flowers
Today we have been dissecting flowers and finding male and female parts.
Dowdales
A brilliant morning at Dowdales making carrot cake muffins and twirlers.
St Bernard's
We have had a brilliant day visiting St Bernard's School. Thank you so much to everyone there for making us feel so welcome.
International time zones
We have been exploring international time zones around the world.
Pliny the Younger
Sporting some impressive beards, some of year 5 played the part of Pliny the Younger, reading his eye witness account of Mount Vesuvius destroying Pompeii.
The Tempest
Popcorn and a film……our film! We loved watching The Tempest
Shakespeare workshop
We have had a great afternoon with Catherine from The Wordsworth Trust, thinking about the whole project of making the film and reflecting on the experience.
Sealife competition
We have entered a competition to visit the Sealife Centre. We investigated the problem of plastic in the oceans and made information posters about it, we collected plastic from the beach and our own homes to make some jelly fish and a turtle.