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We used lots of resources to show how we can make 2 digit numbers by partitioning into tens and ones. We used straws, ten frames, numicon, number lines and bead bars. We enjoyed exploring different ways. 

Mrs Hammond came in to tell us how she helps people everyday. She showed us her uniform, some of her equipment that she uses daily and also let us try it out too! 
We enjoyed listening and finding out lots of interesting things. Thank you, Mrs Hammond! 

Today we had another visit into school. Mr Hammond told us about how he helped people whilst working at the Power Station. He told us some important jobs he did, his safety uniform and told us some of the dangers he faced in his job. We enjoyed finding out about his job and we also enjoyed wearing…

In maths we have been investigating patterns in different multiplication tables. We looked at the digital roots of the different tables and drew the shapes that these made onto circles. We were amazed by the different shapes that were created. We tried to work logically and carefully so we could…

Today, we enjoyed looking and listening about all the different animals that Mr Bush works with every day. We enjoyed listening how he helps conservation, finding out and teaching other people about animals. 
We discovered some new animals that we had never seen before so close( lots of beetles…

We have been learning about religion in Britain during Anglo-Saxon times.

First of all we learnt about different gods from the Anglo-Saxon pagan beliefs. We then acted out the story of how Christianity came to Britain from missionaries from both Ireland and Rome.

We found out that it was a…

We have made lots of decorations in the last week ready for our party. We know it is the year of the tiger this year and have used lots of mark making tools to make stripes on a giant tiger. We are going to celebrate with a party when all our friends are back in Nursery.

We have been exploring the story and characters from The Highwayman. Recently we have written our own stories and speeches linked to this dramatic poem. We have edited them and presented them in neat for display. Enjoy reading them!

We are exploring different materials. We wanted to make our cuddly toys into superheroes. Each child had to feel the different materials and choose one to make a cape out of. We went up to the juniors and let our teddies fly.

Today in science we have carefully dissected a tulip to identify the main parts of a flower for reproduction. We have learned and used a lot of new vocabulary, including stigma, style, ovary, anther, filament, sepal and ovule. 

We have been learning lots of new vocabulary linked to our topic on ‘Electricity’. Today, we investigated which materials are electrical conductors and which are insulators. We found out that metals are conductors.

Our Year 5 bake off is complete. Mrs Walsh has been to judge and we have some winners.

Bread that was the most creative was won by Lucy. 
Bread that was the most aesthetically pleasing was won by Bella S.

Bread that was most like their plan was won by Sundiya and Kirsty. 
Well done to…