In this half term our topic was Spies. This topic lead to many exciting literacy and drama opportunities. We held a Spy Day which was thoroughly enjoyed by all of the children and staff. This is an example of a recount of Year 5's Spy Day! Year 5's first topic this term is Work and Play in Victorian Times. We have started to study a painting called "Work" by Ford Madox Brown that gives an insight into Victorian society. We have also started to talk about the different jobs children did in Victorian times and have all written a diary empathising with a poor child from the Workhouse. We are all looking forward to our trip to Manchester. We will visit a theatre that was built in Victorian times - the Opera House - and learn some of its history. We will also be taking part in a Victorian workshop at the City Art Gallery, where we will actually see the original painting of "Work". Watch this space for some photographs and writing from our trip! Here are some photographs from our first week when we made our Class Rules together.