Spruce Class 2023-2024

Teacher: Miss Twigge

Year Group: Year 5

Welcome to our class page for this academic year.  Throughout the year we will populate this page with our learning and experiences.  Please check back regularly for updates and our latest news. 

Forests

As part of our Geography topic, we looked at some of the different types of forests. We have looked at Boreal and Temperate forests. The children were given some climate information, including the amount of rainfall in each month and the temperature of each month. They then had to work to create a climograph for each type of forest (they had a little bit of help with the first few months of Boreal forests but were then flying!) They also carried out some research into the different types of plants and animals in each forest, so that we can use this in future lessons.

Division

We've begun exploring short division. Everyone put in tremendous effort, demonstrating their knowledge and understanding. Several children even volunteered to come to the front and explain how to calculate the answers.

Stop Motion Animation

We began our new topic of Stop Motion Animation in computing. We learned some of the history of animation and made our own Thaumatropes or flipbooks.

Micro:Bits

In our Computing class, we used the Micro:Bits. Using our Chromebooks, we programmed them to create pedometers for counting our steps.

Toasting Marshmallows

We have been toasting some marshmallows around the fire in the Sensory Garden before enjoying a lovely hot chocolate.

Christmas Party

We had a fabulous Christmas party, where we showcased our impressive dance skills!

Stockeld Park

We had a fabulous time at Stockeld Park in Wetherby.

Money

In our math sessions, we have been focusing on money. We have dedicated some time to practicing column subtraction with exchanging. Working closely with our partners, we guided each other through the process of finding the answers. Everyone put in a lot of effort, and they're well on their way to becoming proficient at determining change given.

Faith Museum

We have had a wonderful time at the Faith Museum and Durham Cathedral.

Faith Museum and Durham Cathedral

Cedar class had a wonderful time learning about diversity and the faiths of the North East.

Tag Rugby

The Foundation of Light have been coaching us in tag rugby.  We have been practising and building on our attack and defence skills. It is really great to see everyone getting stuck in and giving it a go. 

Tag Rugby

We enjoyed our Tag Rugby sessions. We have been practising and building on our attack and defence skills.

Gymnastics

We had a great time participating in gymnastics. Take a look at our incredible gymnastic skills

Earth and Space

In Science for our topic Earth and Space, we were thinking about the 'Flat Earth vs Round Earth' debate. We looked at a range of different views for each and grouped them together. We then decided what we thought about the Earth (most of us agreed the Earth was round because nobody has reached an edge of the Earth yet).