'Last week we planted sunflower seeds. The method we used was to cover half the pot with soil, then we planted the seed, then we filled it up with more soil and watered the plant. I think the outcome will be fully grown sunflower seeds as long as we look after them and water them every day. I really enjoyed planting, it was great fun to do!' - Sumaya A
Sri Lanka is a small island nation in the Indian Ocean, just south of India. Its geography is diverse, with golden sandy beaches along the coastline, lush green rainforests, and rolling tea plantations in the central highlands. The island is home to many rivers, waterfalls, and mountains, including Adam’s Peak, a sacred site. Sri Lanka’s warm tropical climate supports a wide variety of plants and animals, making it a paradise for nature lovers. Its unique shape has earned it the nickname “The Pearl of the Indian Ocean.”
"On Cultural Heritage day, people bought delicious food from their culture, like samosas, pakoras, and many more. The food was amazing and different cultures had different delicious foods. Throughout the week we have been learning about Sri-Lanka, and it is such a beautiful tropical place. I would love to visit Sri Lanka and the beach and see the beautiful waterfalls." - Arya R
"On Cultural Heritage day we learnt why having a culture is important. Throughout the week we learnt about Sri Lanka and for homework we created beautiful posters. We also bought some food and shared our cultural food with everyone on Cultural Day. It was amazing! There are so many mesmerising places that I would love to visit in Sri Lanka, including their wonderful waterfalls. A fun fact about Sri Lanka is that the country was one called Ceylon until 1972. Did you know that?" - Fatima Z
In computing this term, we learnt about programming. We used computing to explore different concepts of selection in programming through the use of the Crumble programming environment.
"In computing, we used a kit called Crumble. We were using laptops to try and make a sparkle light up, and make a motor spin backwards and forwards. It was a bit hard at first, but we all managed to do it. My favourite part of the lessons was when we were making the motor spin." - Taibah M
For our Drop Down Day, we were visited by a member of Thames Water Trust, who gave us an overview of the River Thames, river wildlife and environmental issues caused by pollution. We also visited our local body of water and carried out a water pollution experiment to see how different pollutants impacted living pond weed and algae.
'This week was our Drop Down Day. We mainly focused on the River Thames and the world map. We learnt that certain items come by plane and ship. We also learnt the dangers of the ocean.' - Ibaad M
Our environment is everything around us. It begins just outside our bodies and stretches farther than our eyes can see. It includes the air that we breathe, the land that we live on and the plants and animals that share our world. It includes the weather and climate.
'This term in Geography, we learnt about rural and urban areas. Rural means somewhere like the countryside and urban means somewhere in the city. We also learnt about greenspace. Green space is when there is a park or somewhere in the city which has lots of flowers and plants. My favourite lesson is when we created our city, which has both green spaces and things the city has, such as schools, public transport and cars. We have also made our cities less populated.' - Eesa A
A fable about friendship, loyalty and bravery, beautifully told in the voice of a lonely young boy struggling to make sense of all that is going on around him.
'In English, we learnt about the book Boy In The Tower. I enjoyed reading this book. I also made a prediction that a boy called Ade is frightened of buildings and collapsing and the Blutchers have something to do with it. My predictions were accurate!' - Amirah A
In Year 5, we have learnt what makes a video effective by understanding that video is a visual medium, identifying its key features, and comparing the different elements found in various videos.
Additionally, we have explored how these features work together to engage audiences and convey messages clearly. By analysing different types of videos, we can evaluate the techniques used to capture attention, communicate ideas, and enhance storytelling.
In English, we are writing an information text on our own chosen sea life creature.
“And there is no creature on [or within] the earth or bird that flies with its wings except [that they are] communities like you. We have not neglected in the Register a thing. Then unto their Lord they will be gathered (Qur’an, 6:38)"
'In Maths, we have been learning about square and cube numbers. I have learnt what they mean and how to answer any questions from them. I enjoyed these lessons as they taught me new maths skills and knowledge which I can use in my lessons going forward.' Sameen S
All humans go through the same lifecycle. They are small at the start of their lives and over time, they grow bigger and their bodies change.
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
