Separating Mixtures

By Rebecca Knowles5th October 2021

In science we are continuing our learning about separating different materials. We were introduced to new separating techniques today including sieving, decanting, magnetism, filtering and evaporating. Each technique is used to separate different types of materials and we had to figure out which process would be the best to use in different scenarios. For example, decanting is the method used to separate two liquids of different weights.

Tomorrow we are going to test out some of the separating techniques so watch out for our next blog post!

 

Challenging Stereotypes!

By Rebecca Knowles5th October 2021

In our Community Crew today, we focused on challenging different stereotypes. We learnt what ‘stereotype’ means and how we can begin to break down these stereotypes in our community. I read out lots of statements such as ‘only boys can be fire fighters’ and the children had to decide whether each statement was true or false by flashing their green and red cards.

I am proud to say that my crew have a really good knowledge and understanding of diversity and they are all truly kind children!

Clean Water Challenge!

By Jake Taylor4th October 2021

In our science lessons, we have been looking at different ways of separating and filtering items. The children were challenged with taking a bottle of dirty water containing mud, sand, leaves and stones and making it as clean as possible using the tools and equipment available to them. All of the children did a brilliant job working together as a team – well done!

Peer Critique!

By Rebecca Knowles4th October 2021

We are completing our final touchdowns in writing this week so today we critiqued our writing with the support of each other!

We used our fishbone, remember to’s and the rubric to support us with editing and improving our writing.

I can’t wait to read the final draft!

Fundraising for Thorne Miniature Railway

By Leann Gutteridge4th October 2021

Come and join us in the park for year 5/6 family learning!

 

Year 5/6 are making links through expedition and working with our local community to support the miniature Railway.  We will be hosting a range of exciting stalls for you to get involved with and all proceeds will be donated to keep the miniature railway running.

 

 

Please come along at 15:00pm on Tuesday 12th October and support us!

War memorial in Thorne Memorial Park © Ian S :: Geograph Britain and Ireland

 

 

Green Top Learning Council!

By Rebecca Knowles3rd October 2021

I am thrilled to be running and supporting the Green Top Learning Council this year and I am so excited to see what is in store for us!

The Y5/6 Learning Council members have their first appointment tomorrow where they will be speaking to visitors and leading a tour!

Here they are planning for their upcoming engagement!

Watch out for further blogs and pictures of events that involve the Y3/4 Learning Council members too!

Decimals!

By Rebecca Knowles30th September 2021

In maths we have kick started our decimals unit with multiplying and dividing by 10, 100 and 1000. To help us consolidate our place value knowledge, we used place value sliders which were a book support to help us visualise numbers getting smaller or bigger.

Some children were already really confident with this skills so moved straight on to some other reasoning and problem solving challenges.

Great work Crew Knowles!

Planning for our touch down!

By Rebecca Knowles29th September 2021

Yesterday, Crew Knowles were planning for their writing touch downs which is a descriptive recount of their first time entering Hogwarts’ Great Hall!

Today, they have started their writing and I am really enjoying reading them so far! They have used lots of figurative language and ISPACE openers which is making their writing much more detailed and descriptive!

I can’t wait to read the finished writing!