In geography we have been looking at how we can use 4 and 6-figure grid references to accurately pinpoint locations on a map. We found this quite tricky but worked well in teams to support each other in find different locations.
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Year 5 have been testing differently shaped objects to see how quickly they can move through water and discussed how if we increase surface area, we can slow objects down. We then conducted similar experiments with differently sized parachutes to test the effects of air resistance
We have been working on improving our understanding of abstract nouns as well as exploring the different collective and partitive nouns we can use in our writing.
Year 5 were testing how far different toy cars would travel over different surfaces. We learned out how friction can slow objects down and discussed the importance of friction with relation to brakes and when walking.
After moulding clay pots at Compton Verney, the children of year 5 had the tricky task of painting their pots to look like authentic bronze. The showed excellent colour mixing skills to achieve great results.
Today was another sun-filled day with lots of amazing activities. The children had a very splashy day working their way around the water assault course in the morning and trying paddle boarding and kayaking in the afternoon. In the evening, they took part in some orienteering around the site and showed excellent teamwork and map reading skills. The children are
The children had a super journey down to North Devon early this morning and got stuck straight into some high rope and climbing activities. After dinner they took part in some disc golf to an incredible sunset. The children showed true resilience today and should be proud of their accomplishments.
Group A had a fantastic time rock scrambling up on the crags today and were blessed with sunshine for most of the day. The children displayed excellent climbing skills going up a very steep section of the climb. The afternoon found us on the kayaking lake and some of us braved the Dol-y-Moch Dive!
