As part of our study on plastic pollution, we spent time turning our classroom into a polluted sea to highlight the impact of plastic pollution on sea life and the importance of recycling plastic.
'In Art, we learnt about a famous artist called Clarrice Cliff. She was famous for her unique style and her use of bright colours. We made our own designs and chose between a plate and a bowl. The activity was very fun and exciting. I really enjoyed it'. Minahil
' In Art, we have been learning about the famous artist Clarrice Cliff. She was an artist who was famous for using bright colours. She was a ceramic artist and her pottery is very famous. We have been making our own version of the bizarre collection in class and painting them' Amirah
' I like painting plates and mugs of Clarrice Cliff. She was famous for her unique pottery designs. She started making pottery from a very young age' Abu-Bakr
Forces affect the movement or shape of an object. Gravity and Air resistance are examples of forces. Forces can cause objects to move, and sometimes slow, stop or change the direction of an object's motion.
Gears, pulleys and leavers are simple mechanisms which allow a small force to be converted into a larger one. Gears are wheels with teeth. When gears are placed next to each other, their teeth slot together (see pictures).
'We have learnt that objects that have bigger surfaces will fall slower than objects that have a small surface area. A pulley was used in the olden times to help lift heavy objects' Mustapha
'Today I went to RAF Hornchurch Heritage Centre. We explored different pieces of the Hurricane and Spitfire engines. We also got a chance to try out old-fashioned telephones and see a real life sized Anderson Shelter. We also packed our own suitcases in five minutes, just like some of the evacuees had to do during the war. Finally, we learnt about outdoor toilets and had our own air raid siren drill...it was quite noisy!!' Aila
' We had a fantastic time at the RAF Centre! My favourite part was when we packed our suitcases, just like children had to do during the war. We also got to dress up in a real pilot's uniform. We also went inside a replica Anderson Shelter. It gave us an insight into how people survived during the War' Jannah
' I really enjoyed picking tomatoes. They were very small! We also picked out weeds and started to clear the patch to make room for new seeds. The weather was bright and sunny. I enjoyed working as a group. I would love to do it again!' Daoud
The 'Anglo-Saxons are a group of people who invaded and lived in Britain around AD500. I learnt that the Anglo-Saxons had houses made of straw and hay' Zaynah
' My favourite thing about the Anglo-Saxons was their language. It has unique symbols' Sumayah S
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Year 5 are currently reading the book 'Friend or Foe' by Micheal Murpogo for English. The story is about two boys, David and Tucky, who are evacuated from London during World War II and settle into life on a farm in Devon.
Pupils have been fascinated by the title and the theme of the book. Here are some of their thoughts about the story so far:
'For our drop-down day, we went to Goodmayes park for a sports session. At the beginning, we warmed up by doing some jumping and running on the spot. Then we did different exercises, such as squats, star jumps and burpes. At the end, we did a race in a pair of two teams. Although it was a draw, it was really fun!' - Hassan H
'In English, the whole class learnt about how you should save the precious Earth. We made a large poster as a class, highlighting ways to save the Earth. For example, don't waste water, use public transport, reduce your dairy and many more. It was so fun! Make sure you save the environment too!' - Zayd J
'Last week, it was the girls' turn to go swimming. We were all excited! We changed into our costumes and the swimming coaches told us the rules, but I was familiar with them as we also went swimming in Year 3. The coaches saw us swim and put us into groups. There were some amazing swimmers! The water was cold, but I liked it because it was a hot day. We had a short session as it was our first. Getting changed back into our school uniform was a nightmare!' - Inaayah R
'We went to the Maritime Museum in Greenwich Park on a spectacular train journey which felt like countless hours. We explored the museum and discovered the remarkable journey of Sir Earnest Shackleton and his crew members. We explored what they used during those times and read about what they did; I saw many artefacts. After, we went to the playground and the whole experience was incredible.' - Armeen W
'In DT, we learnt that frame structures have to be rigid and secure so that they can support massive amounts of weight. Frame structures give shapes, and are useful for support and weight-bearing. The same structural enhancement is still implemented into modern buildings, such as the tallest sky scrapper in the world; the Burj Khalifa!' - Rayyan C
Farewell to our sacred month of Ramadan and our festive day of Eid...