What’s happening in Year 5

Exploration of visual literacy – 05CORE1

This term, Year 5 students have begun their exploration of visual literacy by studying the book The Island. In 5Core1, students tapped into their creativity to predict the story based solely on the cover. Some analysed the colours used, envisioning the story as a tragedy, while others speculated that it might be set in ancient times when only black-and-white cameras existed. As the term progresses, students will continue to develop their skills in interpreting visuals.

Yu-Han Chen
Year 5 teacher

Examining Fibres in Science – 05CORE2

During Term 4 Year 5 will be examining fibres. They began with exploring what fibres are and how these are used.The students also identified natural and man made fibres. During Science the students looked at different fibres under a microscope.  The image below shows what students observed through the microscopes. They observed the difference between natural and synthetic fibres.

Students’ Observations:

Abby: When the wool is freshly cut from the sheep it is naturally oily and has small scales where the oil is stored.

Addison: The silk looked thin and smooth.

Perla: The cotton had small lines on it.

Wendy Anetter
Year 5 Teacher

English – 5CORE3

During our English lessons, Year 5 has been focussing on figurative language and how we can use this to evoke emotion within our writing. Students explored a range of similes, metaphors and personification within their reading then had a go at writing their own. We even went outside and described our environment around us using these figurative language features. The students thoroughly enjoyed creating their own figurative language examples and sharing them with their peers.

Bryony Williams
Year 5 Teacher

Religion – 5CORE4

During our Religion lessons, Year 5 has been focusing on the concept of Holy Orders and its significance within the Church. Students explored the different levels of Holy Orders, including deacons, priests, and bishops, and discussed the responsibilities and commitments associated with each role. As part of their learning, the students created posters about the Sacrament of Holy Orders. These posters detailed what the sacrament entails and highlighted the roles of priests, deacons, and bishops. This hands-on activity allowed students to creatively express their understanding and share their insights with their peers.The students thoroughly enjoyed this project and showed great enthusiasm and curiosity throughout the lessons.

Tayla Kostakis
Year 5 teacher