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Year 5 enjoyed putting their new inflatable planets of the Solar System to good use yesterday! As part of their Earth and Space topic, the class were able to identify and order the planets from their position to the Sun: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune. The Solar System has now taken its residency in the reading corner, together with a motarised version that rotates to bring the planets to life!
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Well done to our first award winners of 2023! Merits and Good to be Green awards have been given for endless enthusiasm, brilliant Maths work and being Ready, Respectful and Safe! Bronze certificates and badges have been awarded for achieving 50 star points and Silver awards for 100! Amazing work everyone! Mrs Blomeley
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:To begin their new Science Topic - Earth and Space - Year 5 went out to the playground yesterday when I asked the question: "What shape is the Earth?" What did they see? What did it look like? What shape did they say? The conclusion was that they couldn't really say for sure, although most children think the Earth is spherical. The class followed this up with an activity about the Flat Earth Theory versus the Spherical Body Theory. They found more evidence that the Earth is a sphere, but, amazingly, there are still people around the world who think the Earth is flat!
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Year 5 enjoyed listening to Imran about being a Muslim! They were fascinated to learn about his Islamic faith and the five different prayer times each day. Imran also explained more about his place of worship; the Mosque, where he prays to Allah. All of Year 5 asked Imran some extremely sensible and interesting questions. I was very proud of them and I'm sure Imran was impressed too! Mrs Blomeley
Our new topic in Year 5 will stretch our geographical skills, as we learn about the importance of rainforests to our planet. This will lead us into the ongoing debate about Climate Change, where we will learn more about Greta Thunberg and her efforts to save our planet. Find our Topic Information and Home Learning Challenge Grid below.
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Last half term, Broadbent Fold loved taking part in the Urban Extreme Dance Fest and came away with a trophy for team spirit. We were really proud of everyone who took part; they encouraged and supported everyone in their own team and also cheered on other schools too. A big thank you to our dance coach Zoe for helping us with our routine and a special well done to Lottie who represented our school in a dance off.
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During the first half term, Year 6 wrote a letter to King Charles III as part of their learning about the royal monarchs. This week we received a very special reply from the Palace which we are delighted with. This is very special and will be framed in school for others to read.
Well done Year 6!
Ruby have won the House Team Points for autumn term. Well done Ruby - you have been so impressive all term and have worked incredibly hard to achieve your rewards. On Friday 13th January, you will receive a special non-uniform day for your efforts. Good luck to the other teams this term - you can do it!
Today Captain Sir Tom Moore sadly died at the age of 100 years old. He was a true inspiration to many people, raising money for the NHS and lifting people's spirits during lockdown.
To remember this legendary man, can you do 100 exercises of your choice. Send photographs of your physical activities to your class teacher.
RIP Captain Sir Tom.
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Year 5 travelled back in time to the Victorian age when they visited Quarry Bank Mill in Styal on 7th October. Dressed in clothes of the Victorian period, the children arrived at Apprentice House and stepped right into a school lesson! Handwriting on chalkboards, calling the very strict Mistress "Maam" and learning about some scary medical procedures of the time (such as bloodsucking leeches) made Year 5 realise just how lucky they are to live in 2016!
