‘Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.’ (World Health Organisation definition)
Children went to Goodmayes park and took part in lots of different activities/exercises. We enjoyed a homemade fruit salad and discussed the importance of healthy eating and physical exercise.
"I loved the earth and moon exhibition at the National Maritime Museum. We learnt about the Sun and Moon and its rotation. It made me reflect on the wonderful creation of Allah". Ameena
"This computer lesson was wonderful. We created images out of different shapes. We created images of cars, owls and penguins. I found it very fun. We learnt how to stretch shapes and chose different colours to paint them." Wafee
In DT our unit is ‘Frame Structures’. We linked this
to our harmony curriculum so that children are going to make frame structures out of wood using saws and glue guns, for objects used in Antarctica such as tents, dog kennels and research centres.
Task: A new junior explorer has been selected for the Amazon Rainforest adventure, and you are now going to write an Explorer’s Handbook for them (information guide).
"In English we wrote two pages about the Amazon Rainforest and prepared a handbook on what an explorer might need to survive there." Inaya
" Swimming is really fun! It teaches you how to hold your breath for a long time and how to survive a flood or any other serious hazards. In year 5, the highest group (the more competent swimmers) have been learning to do a doggy-paddle and many other techniques. In the other group, they learn front strokes, back strokes and put their face in the water". Hannah
"I really enjoyed learning about the early Islamic Civilisation. Muslims have contributed greatly to various subjects such as Maths, Medicine and Art. We also leant about the downfall of the Muslims in Spain under King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella". Haroon
Greek Patterns
"We made a clay pot like the Ancient Greeks. I took a ball of clay, rolled it into a ball and pinched a hole in the top. We made the hole bigger and bigger and then flattened the bottom. I smoothed it out using my fingers and used a knife to make patterns on the side. I really enjoyed this lesson!" Raiyan
"We are taking part in the school tomato growing competition! The class with the tallest tomato plant by the 12th June wins! First, we planted tomato seeds in small pots in our classroom. We looked after them, ensuring they were watered regularly and got sunlight.
Today we took them out into the playground and planted them in our new planters. I really enjoyed this! Hope we win!" Haroon S
Year 5 had a fantastic time on their residential trip to Gilwell Park. For many children, this was their first time away from home, making the experience even more exciting and memorable. The trip was packed with fun-filled activities including grass sledging, archery, crate stacking, shelter building and the much-anticipated campfire! It was a wonderful learning experience that helped the children develop new skills, build their confidence and create lasting memories with their friends.
At a school like Al-Noor Primary, which has a strong reputation for community engagement, an "Islam Awareness" event is a powerful way to build bridges and dispel misconceptions.
Events like this are brilliant for several reasons:
Building Confidence: Speaking in front of nearly 200 people (including adults from other schools) is an incredible boost for a 9 or 10-year-old’s public speaking skills.
Interfaith Dialogue: Opening your doors to local schools fosters a sense of community and helps neighbours understand each other better.
Active Learning: There is an old saying that "to teach is to learn twice." By preparing a presentation for their peers, the Year 5 students also deepened their own understanding of their faith and the significant contribution Muslim scientists have made toward the field of geography.
Children shared the title and author of their book and explained how their outfit or props link to it. They wore costumes to represent a character, theme, fact, setting, or clue from their chosen book.
We had lots of fun trying to identify the characters and the title of the book!