<![CDATA[Valley Primary School Gallery Feed - Year 5 Photo Gallery]]> https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk%2Fgallery%2F%3Fpid%3D149%26amp%3Bgcatid%3D29 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Sat, 17 Aug 2024 00:29:20 GMT Sat, 17 Aug 2024 00:29:20 GMT <![CDATA[ Year 5 had a fabulous time for our Topic Express afternoon. ]]> https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=266 ]]> Sat, 17 Aug 2024 00:29:20 GMT https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=266 <![CDATA[ We had lots of fun providing a ‘human robot’ with instructions on how to be an expert Rooftopper then acting them out. ]]> https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=265 ]]> Sat, 17 Aug 2024 00:26:24 GMT https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=265 <![CDATA[ In DT, we have been used a metal ruler, bench hook, clamp and hacksaw to mark, prepare and cut our materials for our WW2 themed cams mechanism toys. ]]> https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=264 ]]> Sat, 17 Aug 2024 00:25:00 GMT https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=264 <![CDATA[ In English, we worked with a partner to identify effective features in a WAGOLL (What A Good One Looks Like) and features that were missing or needing up-levelling in a WABOLL (What A Bad One Looks Like) ]]> https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=263 ]]> Sat, 17 Aug 2024 00:23:45 GMT https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=263 <![CDATA[ Holst 5 enjoyed entertaining some of our parents and carers in our Guitar Concert this week! ]]> https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=262 ]]> Sat, 17 Aug 2024 00:22:15 GMT https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=262 <![CDATA[ Webber have been exploring jumping and landing, with increasing control, balance and agility during our PE lessons. ]]> https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=261 ]]> Sat, 17 Aug 2024 00:21:10 GMT https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=261 <![CDATA[ In English, we have been using a thesaurus to develop our vocabulary skills by exploring appropriate synonyms, that we can use effectively, when writing out narrative for our class text: The Rooftoppers. ]]> https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=260 ]]> Sat, 17 Aug 2024 00:20:19 GMT https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=260 <![CDATA[ To prepare for our writing, we did some drama to develop different ideas. ]]> https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=259 ]]> Sat, 17 Aug 2024 00:19:05 GMT https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=259 <![CDATA[ We looked at a WAGOLL to find key features before completing our own writing. ]]> https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=258 ]]> Sat, 17 Aug 2024 00:17:45 GMT https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=258 <![CDATA[ As part of our World Book Day we looked at the author M G Leonard. ]]> https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=257 ]]> Sat, 17 Aug 2024 00:16:54 GMT https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=257 <![CDATA[ As part of our Science Day celebrations we did lots of experiments that had a theme of time. ]]> https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=256 ]]> Sat, 17 Aug 2024 00:14:58 GMT https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=256 <![CDATA[ Year 5 have enjoyed dressing up as our favourite characters for World Book Day 2024. ]]> https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=255 ]]> Sat, 17 Aug 2024 00:13:43 GMT https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=255 <![CDATA[ Year 5 were lucky enough to head to Leicester's Space Centre to learn about the history of space travel, planets and stars. ]]> https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=254 ]]> Sat, 17 Aug 2024 00:12:33 GMT https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=254 <![CDATA[ We have been creating stop motion animations as part of our Topic, Urban Influence. ]]> https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=253 ]]> Sat, 17 Aug 2024 00:09:45 GMT https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=253 <![CDATA[ This half term, Year 5 have been enjoying their dance lessons. ]]> https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=252 ]]> Sat, 17 Aug 2024 00:08:46 GMT https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=252 <![CDATA[ Year 5 enjoyed Number Day, where they used practical resources to carry out an investigation. ]]> https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=251 ]]> Sat, 17 Aug 2024 00:06:57 GMT https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=251 <![CDATA[ On Wednesday, Year 5 enjoyed a virtual author workshop from Natasha Hastings. ]]> https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=250 ]]> Sat, 17 Aug 2024 00:02:57 GMT https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=250 <![CDATA[ Year 5 have really enjoyed making a healthy stuffed Greek pitta in their DT cooking and nutrition lessons. ]]> https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=249 ]]> Sat, 17 Aug 2024 00:00:18 GMT https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=249 <![CDATA[ Year 5 have been using their ‘collaborative’ skills to find features of argument texts in English and even used crayons to create a key. ]]> https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=248 ]]> Fri, 16 Aug 2024 23:57:30 GMT https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=248 <![CDATA[ As part of our Science topic about Forces, we made catapults then tested them out. ]]> https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=247 ]]> Fri, 16 Aug 2024 23:56:21 GMT https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=247 <![CDATA[ In Science, Year 5 have been investigating the effects different surfaces have on a travelling vehicle as part of their Forces unit. ]]> https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=246 ]]> Fri, 16 Aug 2024 23:19:07 GMT https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=246 <![CDATA[ Before we could make our Greek Pittas, we tasted the different elements to see which foods we would like and which we would omit from our creation. ]]> https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=245 ]]> Fri, 16 Aug 2024 23:17:27 GMT https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=245 <![CDATA[ We made Christmas cards, using different art techniques we have used. ]]> https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=244 ]]> Fri, 16 Aug 2024 23:14:27 GMT https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=244 <![CDATA[ We have enjoyed learning in Maths lessons skills for our future lives. We learnt the skills to design our own theme parks. ]]> https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=243 ]]> Fri, 16 Aug 2024 23:13:18 GMT https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=243 <![CDATA[ Year 5 have been learning to be safe on their bicycles when on the road, learning how to signal and manouvre. ]]> https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=242 ]]> Fri, 16 Aug 2024 23:11:27 GMT https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=242 <![CDATA[ Webber have responded to descriptions within the text, Skellig, by using body actions and facial gestures to convey a character’s feelings. ]]> https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=241 ]]> Fri, 16 Aug 2024 23:08:31 GMT https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=241 <![CDATA[ Some children from Year 5 attended a dodgeball tournament. ]]> https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=240 ]]> Fri, 16 Aug 2024 23:07:41 GMT https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=240 <![CDATA[ In Science, we have been enjoying learning about forces and created a parachute to investigate air resistance. ]]> https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=239 ]]> Fri, 16 Aug 2024 23:06:59 GMT https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=239 <![CDATA[ Our new novel, Skellig has us gripped already! ]]> https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=238 ]]> Fri, 16 Aug 2024 23:04:54 GMT https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=238 <![CDATA[ As part of our new topic, we took part in our Engage day to immerse us in Greek life. ]]> https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=237 ]]> Fri, 16 Aug 2024 23:03:14 GMT https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=237 <![CDATA[ As part of Black History Month, we learnt about famous black women and created some tracing paper fact files about them. ]]> https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=236 ]]> Fri, 16 Aug 2024 23:01:38 GMT https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=236 <![CDATA[ During Art, we have been carving lino, ready to make a repeating pattern print. ]]> https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=235 ]]> Fri, 16 Aug 2024 22:59:11 GMT https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=235 <![CDATA[ Our Health Heroes did a fabulous job of collecting the data for Walk to School Week. ]]> https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=234 ]]> Fri, 16 Aug 2024 22:55:39 GMT https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=234 <![CDATA[ Year 5 visited a Sikh temple, known as a Gurdwara. ]]> https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=233 ]]> Fri, 16 Aug 2024 22:54:50 GMT https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=233 <![CDATA[ During History, we created a timeline about the Viking era. ]]> https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=232 ]]> Fri, 16 Aug 2024 22:51:47 GMT https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=232 <![CDATA[ In Science, we have been investigating materials and their properties. ]]> https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=231 ]]> Fri, 16 Aug 2024 22:50:32 GMT https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=231 <![CDATA[ As part of our Express event, we dressed up as Vikings and made Viking brooches. ]]> https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=230 ]]> Fri, 16 Aug 2024 22:49:34 GMT https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=230 <![CDATA[ Year 5 have been developing their defending skills in football this week by intercepting and passing with accuracy. ]]> https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=229 ]]> Fri, 16 Aug 2024 22:48:18 GMT https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=229 <![CDATA[ Year 5 have been enjoying hot seating to develop their ideas for writing. ]]> https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=228 ]]> Fri, 16 Aug 2024 22:47:28 GMT https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=228 <![CDATA[ Year 5 have been enjoying exploring their new book by Frank Cottrell-Boyce called ‘Cosmic’. ]]> https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=227 ]]> Fri, 16 Aug 2024 22:46:46 GMT https://www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk/gallery/?pid=149&gcatid=29&albumid=227