As part of our History work this term, we have been studying Baghdad (c900). We focused on Al-Khwarizmi, who invented algebra, Arabic numerals (the ones we still use today!) and algorithms. To understand just how detailed an algorithm needs to be, wrote our own, instructing our robot teachers about
This term in Science in Year 5, we have been learning all about Earth in space. We know all about the planets, why we have night and day, and even why we have seasons! The next thing we needed to learn was why we have time zones. We had lots of questions about why we change our watches when we go on
Our final week at Angel Court working with Neil. The children and residents have made some beautiful creations. The final finishes were carried out, wooden hens mounted onto a grassy base and a last coat of varnish. The children arranged the shell boxes in Angel Courts community garden and screwed
Over the last fortnight in Year 5, we have been working hard in DT lessons to understand more about food: what makes something healthy or unhealthy, why we should eat a balanced diet, and how different food combinations can make different flavours! Our lessons have culminated in us testing different
We have had an absolutely fantastic response to our Easter Egg design competition this year as you will be able to see from the pictures below. There is a vast array of designs, some topical, some humorous but all showing skill, creativity and hard work. The judging will take place tomorrow and th
This week, Years 1-5 all enjoyed a taster session from Destination Jodo. All the children across the year groups thoroughly enjoyed themselves during these sessions. The children were given leaflets about the Judo clubs that are run in our local area. Article 29 – We all have the right
Yesterday, our brilliant Year 5/6 hockey team took part in the county finals against teams from all over the North East. They were one of two teams representing Gateshead in these finals! They played incredibly well and had lots of fun! Article 29 – We have the right to develop our talents an
Another huge congratulations to the year 5/6 hockey team, who took part in the finals on Wednesday! They came second overall meaning they go on to the county finals next week! Well done team! I
This week in Year 5, we have been working hard to understand how to use iMovie! Our Geography work has been based around biomes, which are different parts of the world with different climates, plants and animals. We worked in groups to research a different biome, with a focus on the Middle East, an
We would like to say a huge thank you to our school community for the generosity shown in raising money for Comic Relief this year. In addition to the money raised through the ‘Sponge the Teacher’ activity (£273.44) we also collected £352.78 from non-uniform. As a result, we raised an amazing to
