Mrs Catherine Parker - Head Teacher

Class Blog

Year 5 2025-2026 Blog

Anglo-Saxon art

by Mrs Gao
May 12, 2026

by Miss Harvey
May 07, 2026

Our handwriting progression is so lovely to see on display at the front of the school.

Our winners this term are: Nursery- Hattie, Reception- Harry, Y1- Josef, Y2- Ava, Y3- Niki, Y4- Aila, Y5- Tilly, Y6- Lily T

by Miss Mainprize
May 07, 2026

Last week, some of our KS2 pupils represented Tameside in the Greater Manchester Primary Panathlon County Final! They took part in lots of different activities to earn points for their team. We are so proud of you all, what an achievement to get selected to represent Tameside! Well done everyone!

by Mrs Gao
May 07, 2026

Today's English focus was character descriptions of a villain monster. We worked as a class team to match a picture to the correct description, then tried to write our own description of the monster Grendel. The class enjoyed reading each other's description and left positive feedback, as well as a comment of how to improve their writing. They enjoyed this lesson!

by Mrs Gao
May 06, 2026

Well done to these superstars!

by Mrs Gao
May 06, 2026

In science, the class investigated properties of different materials focusing on magnetism (using magnets), transparency (using torches) and hardness. We then discussed what material certain items should be made out of and why.

by Mrs Gao
Apr 29, 2026

Year 5 worked in small groups to discuss possible reasons why Anglo-Saxons invaded Britain. We discussed push and pull factors and how these factors can still have an effect today.

by Mrs Gao
Apr 29, 2026

Year 5 were improving their football skills with our sports coach.

by Mrs Gao
Apr 28, 2026

Year 5 had a fantastic cooking session at Rayner Stephens! They showed good team work, communication and listening skills to complete their cooking tasks. They cooked mushroom soup and honey shortbread.