Linking to our science topics of Earth, Sun and Moon and Forces, we were given a design brief to make a moon buggy that could carry 3 moon rocks (rubbers). We investigated different types of circuit, axle, chassis and pulley, deciding which we wanted to use for our vehicle. After a lot of trial and error, perseverance and problem solving, we all managed to make a moon buggy that travelled forwards (some more successfully than others!) We then raced them at the end to see which was the champion. After a slight technical difficulty to start with, Coben, Kieran and Harvey made the moon buggy with the smoothest ride, most steady speed and straightest line of travel – well done boys!
As part of maths, science and technology week the children enjoyed completing various puzzles.
As part of maths, science and technology week Year 5 enjoyed a visit from the Life Centre and explored making and launching rockets!
Year 5 children visited The Great North Museum and the Hatton Gallery. We enjoyed looking at lots of different objects and art work in these museums and wrote some fantastic poetry abut some of the art work we saw.
In Golden Time in 5LR this week we made healthy desserts. We used different flavoured low fat yoghurts, grapes, strawberries, pineapple, apple and banana with some rice cereal and rich tea biscuits to add crunch! We all loved making them and then we enjoyed our healthy desserts whilst reading.
The children in Year 5 were invited to SSS to use a computer programme to create key rings which were going to be actually made using the 3D printer! We were really pleased with our results and impressed with how clever the 3D printer was.
On Tuesday 16th January, 30 year 5 children visited Boldon School to take part in a dodge ball tournament. We all tried extremely hard and showed great sportsmanship and enthusiasm but unfortunately were defeated. We all enjoyed ourselves and Mrs Walls and Mr Eddon were very proud of our fantastic effort.
Year 5 children visited The Word 15.1.18 and 17.1.18 and worked hard on robotics. We programmed a robot called EVE 3 to perform various commands and we also built out own lego robots and programmed them too. We worked extremely hard and our behaviour was fantastic.
This year the children in year 5 and 6 performed a play called ‘The Stars Are Coming Out For Christmas’. The choir and actors put a lot of effort into learning the lines of the play and the songs. We were very impressed with the children’s efforts and behaviour throughout. We would like to thank any parents or carers who came to watch and support the children, we hope you enjoyed it.
On Thursday 7th December 2017 4 teams from Year 5 took part in the Hoops4health tournament at Temple Park. All the teams played well and two of our teams progressed to the knock out stages. Unfortunately, we were knocked out in the quarter finals. All the children had a fantastic time and represented the school brilliantly.
