Category: Year 5

19 March 2020

On Monday 9 March Year 5 went on a school trip to the Weald and Downland Museum. The weather was mild and there was no rain despite what the forecast had predicted. When we got on the coach, everyone was buzzing with excitement. Here is an account of the trip by the children: “My favourite…

12 March 2020

In the garden this week, so much has been happening! We worked as a team to build a greenhouse to nurture young plants. Some of us have been insect exploring. There are millions of worms making our soil richer. The chive plant has accomplished its goal, producing a bitter but delicious taste! Sophia, Esther and…

17 October 2019

On a rainy Monday morning, Year 5 travelled to Southfields Academy to face a range of real-life scenarios at the Wandsworth Junior Citizen Scheme. We felt very privileged to have the opportunity to meet professionals from a wide selection of Wandsworth’s emergency services, who guided us through the twelve activities. These included first aid, rail…

5 July 2019

On Tuesday morning, Reception climbed the 23 stone stairs to Year 5, where they were greeted with warm smiles and excited waves. Each Reception child was paired with a Year 5 buddy and they all settled down to read. It was a joy to watch as the Year 5 children read enthusiastically to their new…

5 July 2019

On Monday 24th June we started our journey to Hooke Court. We met up with all our friends at Clapham Junction Station at 9am, had a group photo, said our goodbyes and then we were off! We spent two long hours on the train but at least we were able to chat and play card…

24 May 2019

In the early hours of Monday 13 May, fifteen flour babies arrived in Year 5. They were greeted by 28 enthusiastic new parents whose job it was to care and tend for the imaginary needs of their babies. Names were chosen, birth certificates created and godparents assigned and the nursery was declared open! Throughout the…

28 March 2019

On March 14, Year 5 travelled to Southfields Academy where they were faced with a wide range of real life scenarios which required them to work as a team and to think on their feet. They worked through what they had to do if they were to attend a casualty on the street or help an…

31 January 2019

Recently in Relationship Time, Y5 continued their exploration of the Gospel of Matthew by acting out some well known parables. Both classes enjoyed unpacking the stories and the children were full of ideas when discussing what each one meant. Here is one group acting out “The Parable of the Mustard Seed.”

29 November 2018

On Thursday last week, excitement mounted as Upper School realised Christmas had come early. From wreaths to Christmas cards, the children all made gifts in the spirit of giving. The Year 3 and 4 children made Christmas wreaths from scratch, working in a team to build their structures. They carefully wove the willow into shape…

15 November 2018

Year 5 had a wonderful time honing their sewing skills making felt poppies for Remembrance Day.   During Peace Week, Year 5 had the opportunity to create their own poppies. The children enjoyed working with a variety of materials, helping each other and spending time thinking about the meaning behind poppies.   Year 5 enjoyed…