A Night to Remember – The Year 5 Sleepover!

Excitement was in the air as our Year 5 children arrived back at school… not for lessons, but for a very special overnight adventure! With bags packed, sleeping bags ready and plenty of excitement, they checked into the much-loved Hazelwood Hotel (otherwise known as Oak Hall), ready for an evening full of fun!

The evening began with the children settling in and enjoying some time playing games and exploring the activities on offer. Soon, it was time for a delicious pizza dinner, which everyone enjoyed outside together. With full tummies and plenty of energy still to burn, the children headed back out for more games, making the most of the equipment and enjoying time with their friends.

As darkness fell, the excitement continued with a special scavenger hunt around the Wetlands. Armed with torches and lanterns, the children worked together in teams to search for hidden words connected to their sleepover. They had to use their observation skills, teamwork and problem-solving skills to complete their challenge in the dark!

Back inside, it was time to get cosy. Pyjamas were on, teeth were brushed and cuddly toys were ready as everyone settled down for a special film night. There was plenty of laughter, chatting and excitement before the children eventually drifted off to sleep.

In the morning, there were sleepy smiles, breakfast treats and one final chance to spend time together before families arrived. The children also helped to tidy up, showing great responsibility after their exciting night at school.

It was a fantastic evening filled with fun, friendship, teamwork and plenty of memories that our Year 5 children will remember for a long time! Click here to see more photographs.

   

 

An Amazing Start to Year 5!

Year 5 have had an exciting start to the school year, diving straight into creativity, teamwork and new learning. The first few days were a lovely opportunity for the children to settle into their new classes, get to know one another and begin building positive friendships. As part of our whole-school project, the children explored friendship using the book All About Friends. They learnt that disagreements can happen in any friendship and thought carefully about different ways to fix problems, including listening, saying sorry, talking calmly and finding a solution together. They reflected on how our words and actions can help us build strong, positive relationships, making this a lovely way to begin their Year 5 journey.

    

In Science, Year 5 have been exploring materials and their properties. They recalled the names of common materials and identified different properties, before matching materials to their everyday uses. They then developed their Scientific Enquiry skills through comparative and fair tests, investigating materials for hardness, transparency and whether they responded to magnets. The children carefully used the same method for each material so that they could compare their results fairly.

In Design & Technology, Year 5 have been learning about automaton toys and how mechanisms can create movement. They explored how cams and followers work together before designing and building their own working cam mechanisms. Using simple materials including cardboard, lolly sticks, split pins and masking tape, the children worked together to create vertical reciprocating movement. They showed great resilience as they tested their designs, solved problems and made improvements.