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This week was a special one at our school! We hosted a fantastic Curriculum Marketplace, where our school governors and parents had the opportunity to explore our school and witness the amazing work of our students.
The event was filled with exciting activities. Visitors were able to admire subject displays showcasing the diverse curriculum we offer. The highlight of the day was undoubtedly the awe-inspiring choir performance that left everyone mesmerized.
Perhaps the most exciting moment was the inauguration of Room 17, a brand-new collaborative space. This innovative space will foster creativity, learning, and community engagement.
This week our class embarked on an exciting adventure to Adel Wood! Armed with nothing but our creativity and a sense of adventure, we set out to build the ultimate den.
We scoured the woodland floor, gathering a variety of natural materials like leaves, twigs, and stones. Some teams even found larger branches to create sturdy frameworks for their dens. The air was filled with laughter and the sound of rustling leaves as we worked together to construct our shelters.
Our dens were judged on several criteria, including stability, aesthetics, weatherproofing, and size. Each team worked tirelessly to ensure their den met these standards. In the end, it was Team Wentworth who emerged victorious with their impressive den.
Today, our class had a blast conducting a fun and educational experiment to learn about conductors and insulators. We set up a simple circuit using wires, a light bulb, and a battery pack. Then, we tested a variety of materials to see if they allowed electricity to flow through them (conductors) or blocked it (insulators).
The children thoroughly enjoyed visiting the Royal Armouries Museum today. They had the chance to use weaponary from centuries ago to become great Spartan warriors, to scale sizes of animals used in battle, a live demonstration of sharp weapons used over the ages. The trip complemented our unit this half term, Ancient Greece, beautifully. The children acted out the story of Perseus and Medusa in an immersive and comical workshop. Have a look at some pictures we took of the day!
What a fantastic two weeks we’ve had in 5LS! Our recent Arts Fortnight has been a whirlwind of creativity and imagination. Inspired by the Greek myth of Prometheus, we’ve been exploring the world of art and storytelling in the most exciting way.
Modroc Marvels and Clay Creations
The highlight of our fortnight was undoubtedly our time in the art studio. Armed with modroc, paint, and a whole lot of enthusiasm, we set about creating our very own modroc torches. These fiery masterpieces were inspired by the Prometheus myth and turned out to be even more impressive than we could have imagined!
To complement our torches, we also had a go at making clay pots. These ancient-looking vessels were perfect for storing our imaginary treasures and added another layer of authenticity to our mythological world.
Writing and Performing
Alongside our artistic endeavors, we’ve also been delving into the world of storytelling. We’ve been exploring the myth of Theseus and the Minotaur and have been writing descriptive pieces that capture the excitement and drama of the story.
Our class dance with Miss Patchett was a fantastic way to bring another myth to life. We acted out the story of Icarus, soaring through the skies on wings of wax, before falling tragically to the sea. It was a truly memorable experience and a great way to learn about Greek mythology in a fun and interactive way.
Overall, our Arts Fortnight has been a huge success. We’ve had a blast exploring the world of art, storytelling, and Greek mythology. We’re so proud of everything we’ve achieved and can’t wait to see what other creative adventures await us in the future!
This week the children have dived in to the world of Art and have had a blast. Alongside learning a new dance to share with parents next week they have become ACE Sculptors. We carefully observed Mrs Elliot cross hatching and securing each line of clay before smoothing it out. Take a look at Dominik and Dylan’s Greek pot…..ACE.
Our first blog post, here we go…….5LS has had a fantastic start to year 5 and we couldn’t be more proud of the way they have settled in! In this picture you can see a collaborative piece of work where the children have created a scene from greek myth, Icarus. The children worked together and decided who was going to draw which part of the scene and learnt how best to use each others strengths.
