Year 5

HIGHLIGHTS

Year 5

What a wonderfully busy year we have had in Year 5! From an Athenian armoury to NASA’s space academy, to our very own Woodland Classroom; we really have done it all. We have composed the catchiest of songs, scripted informative and witty mockumentaries, and choreographed showstopping dance routines. Our sporting abilities and infectious team spirit have been proudly on show, and we have loved representing our school in fixtures throughout the year.

School trips came back with a bang in 2022! Year 5 loved being able to visit the L’Oréal Young Scientist Centre. Think lab coats, protective goggles and fizzing chemical reactions; our bath bombs and lip balms turned out brilliantly after a day with the experts at the Royal Institute. Trinity term brought the arrival of the much-anticipated Year 5 residential. Deep in the Shropshire countryside, we courageously conquered our fears, tested our independence and, perhaps most importantly, had a fantastic time with our friends. Ziplining, bouldering, orienteering, archery, talking all through the night… the list goes on. We made memories to last a lifetime. Confidence and compassion shone through so much of what we did this year. We developed our oracy skills through our articulation of compelling cases in mock trials and in our presentation of persuasive arguments when debating the issue of plastic pollution in our oceans. We entered into rich conversations in our Religion, Philosophy and Ethics lessons when discussing belief, faith and fact, and listened respectfully to the views of others. Having achieved so much this year, Year 5 are ready and eager to step into their next adventure as Year 6 pupils; they will be wonderful role models at the top of the Junior School.

Miss A Cameron