Date: 20th May 2026 @ 2:21pm

Year 5 recently took part in an exciting live Teams meeting in partnership with the RAF and the Road to RIAT initiative. Building on their live STEM lesson from the Autumn term, the children learned more about the wide range of careers available in STEM subjects.

During the session, Krystina and Gwil shared their own experiences of working in engineering and explained how STEM skills are used in their everyday roles. The children enjoyed hearing about the different pathways into engineering and were inspired by the opportunities available within the industry.

As part of the event, the children also took part in an interactive quiz, testing their knowledge and learning even more about careers in STEM in a fun and engaging way.

Year 5 - School Takeover Day: Interviews in Full Swing!

Date: 18th May 2026 @ 11:55am

This week, our Year 5 children have been stepping into the world of work as part of our exciting School Takeover Day preparations—and what a fantastic experience it’s been already!

The children have been working hard to write their own letters of application, thinking carefully about the roles they’d like to take on for the big day. From Headteacher to Teaching Assistant, Office Staff to Site Supervisor, no job has gone unnoticed! It’s been brilliant to see how seriously they’ve approached the process, really considering their strengths and what they could bring to each role.

Interviews have now begun, and the atmosphere has been buzzing! Children have been practising how to present themselves, answer questions confidently, and explain why they would be the perfect person for the job. There have been some fantastic responses, lots of thoughtful ideas, and even a few nerves—which just shows how much they care about doing their best.

What’s been especially lovely to see is the respect and encouragement the children are showing one another. They’ve embraced the challenge and are gaining real-life skills along the way—communication, resilience, and confidence.

We can’t wait to reveal who has been selected for each role and to see the school in their hands on Takeover Day. Watch this space… 👀

Year 5 - Triple The Fun, Triple The Jump!

Date: 11th May 2026 @ 2:21pm

This half-term in Year 5, we’ve been focusing on athletics, and this week’s P.E lesson introduced the children to something new – triple jump!

We started off by breaking down the basic elements of the triple jump: the hop, step, and jump. The children had a go at each part separately first, getting used to the rhythm and how to move smoothly from one phase to the next.

After a warm-up, we practised the “hop” (taking off and landing on the same foot), then the “step” (moving onto the other foot), and finally the “jump” into a safe two-footed landing. It took a bit of coordination, but the children showed great determination and quickly started to improve.

Once everyone felt more confident, we tried putting it all together. It was great to see the pupils concentrating on their technique rather than distance, and there were lots of smiles as they got into the rhythm of hop, step, jump!

We finished with a cool down and a quick chat about what they found tricky and what they enjoyed most. Many said they liked the challenge of linking all three parts together – and were proud of how much progress they made in just one lesson.

We’re excited to continue building these skills over the coming weeks!

Year 5 - 🎨 Exploring Fashion Design in Art

Date: 11th May 2026 @ 2:18pm

This half term in Art, Year 5 have been learning all about fashion design, exploring how designers take inspiration from the world around them.

The children have been introduced to the work of Alice Fox and Rahul Mishra, learning how these designers create sustainable collections inspired by the environment. They were fascinated to see how natural materials, textures, and patterns can influence fashion, and how designers think carefully about the impact their work has on the world.

🌿 Inspired by Nature

After exploring these artists, the children used their ideas to design their own environmentally inspired outfits. They thought carefully about colours, textures, and shapes, considering how their designs could reflect nature.

✂️ Bringing Designs to Life

This week, the children brought their creations to life by making their very own outfits to fit a mannequin. Using card and foam, they practised important skills such as:

Measuring materials accurately
Cutting carefully and safely
Layering materials to build their designs

The children showed great focus and creativity as they transformed their ideas into 3D pieces. It was wonderful to see their confidence grow as they worked through each stage of the process.

🌟 A Fantastic Effort

The final outfits were fantastic, with each child creating a unique and imaginative design. We are so proud of how hard the children worked and the creativity they demonstrated throughout this project.

What a brilliant job they have done!

Year 5 - Music

Date: 7th May 2026 @ 9:25am

Year 5 performed Look Into the Night on the glockenspiels. The lesson began with a review of the song, during which key musical vocabulary was recapped.

Using the Music Toolkit, pupils revisited the musical elements of texture and timbre, discussing how different sounds and layers work together within the piece.

Pupils then played their glockenspiels, performing parts practiced both with and without the backing music.

Year 5 - Science - Lifecycles

Date: 7th May 2026 @ 9:22am

Year 5 have been learning about the life cycles of living things, including plants. They have explored the two main ways plants reproduce: sexual reproduction through seeds and asexual reproduction through processes such as bulbs, cuttings, and runners.

In addition, pupils have studied and compared the life cycles of different groups of animals, including amphibians, birds, and mammals. They have learned how these life cycles differ, for example by examining stages such as egg, larva, and adult in amphibians, and how mammals give birth to live young. Through this learning, pupils have developed an understanding of how living things grow, develop, and reproduce in different ways.

Year 5 Visit: Nathan Parker, Performance Poet

Date: 6th May 2026 @ 2:04pm

Year 5 were delighted to welcome Nathan Parker, a Blackpool-based performance poet, author and spoken word artist, into school. Nathan, who is proud of his northern roots, shared his journey from growing up in Blackpool to becoming a successful writer and performer, explaining how his experiences, challenges and surroundings have shaped his work. 12

During the session, Nathan spoke openly about his upbringing and how he discovered a love for writing, using poetry as a way to express real-life thoughts and emotions. He performed some of his own poems, showing the children how spoken word poetry brings writing to life through rhythm, voice and performance. 3

A key part of his visit was challenging the children’s ideas about what a poet ‘should’ look like. Nathan encouraged them to think beyond stereotypes and introduced them to a wider world of poets, including influential voices such as Maya Angelou and Benjamin Zephaniah, helping pupils see that poetry comes from many different backgrounds, styles and experiences.

The session was highly interactive, with Nathan leading fun and engaging writing activities that inspired creativity and confidence. The highlight of the visit was a whole-class collaborative poem, where every child contributed their own ideas and lines. Guided by Nathan, the class worked together to shape their thoughts into a powerful shared piece of writing, celebrating their voices and imagination. 4

Nathan’s energy, honesty and relatable approach made a lasting impact on the children, leaving them inspired to continue writing and to see themselves as poets in their own right.

Year 5 - Pol-ed: Knife Awareness

Date: 1st May 2026 @ 2:24pm

PC Fitzgerald visited the Year 5 class to deliver a Pol-Ed talkfocused on knives and knife crime. The session wasage‑appropriate and centred on safety, helping pupilsunderstand what knife crime is, why carrying knives isdangerous, and the serious consequences it can have forindividuals, families, and communities. PC Fitzgeraldemphasised making safe choices, saying no to peer pressure,and knowing where to seek help or advice from trusted adults.Pupils were encouraged to think about personal responsibilityand how to keep themselves and others safe.

Year 5 - Application Letter Writing

Date: 30th Apr 2026 @ 10:35am

Year 5 pupils have been developing their application letter writing skills while working collaboratively to create a letter applying for the role of a veterinarian. Through discussion and shared ideas, the children explored the responsibilities of the role, the key skills and qualities required, and how these should be presented effectively.

The class looked at a video of a real vet talk about their day as a vet!

The pupils also revisited and applied the key features of a formal letter, including layout, persuasive language, and appropriate tone, building on prior learning to produce a well-structured and purposeful piece of writing.

Year 5 - RE

Date: 30th Apr 2026 @ 9:12am

This week, Year 5 recapped their previous learning on the Apostles' Creed. The children then looked at the Holy Trinity and what each segment represents.

Year 5 - Copy Cat's

Date: 30th Apr 2026 @ 9:04am

In today’s Year 5 computing lesson, pupils explored the importance of image copyright and the law. They learnt that not all images found online are free to use and discussed why creators deserve credit for their work. Children were introduced to terms such as copyright, permission, and free-to-use images, and looked at examples of websites that clearly credit image owners.

Using this knowledge, pupils practised choosing appropriate, copyright-friendly images so they could make informed decisions when designing and building their own websites. The lesson helped develop their digital responsibility and ensured they understand how to use online content safely, legally, and respectfully.

Year 5 - Music: The Lark Ascending

Date: 30th Apr 2026 @ 8:58am

This is the second lesson where all the musical learning and were focused around the song Look Into The Night. The Listen and Respond activity in this step is The Lark Ascending, a song composed by one of our Year 5 focus compsers, Ralph Vaughn Williams. Children used whiteboards and pens to record how the music made them feel and drew images inspired by the musical piece.

Year 5 - Rowan: Unfinished Drawings

Date: 24th Apr 2026 @ 2:18pm

As part of our Always Time activities, children from Rowan had to complete an incomplete image. This week the challenge was "What am I lifting?". Take a look at pictures to see how our imaginations ran wild!

Year 5 - Gladiators!

Date: 24th Apr 2026 @ 9:45am

In P.E, Year 5 have been readying themselves for our upcoming sports day. In this lesson, the focus was on throwing. We looked at throwing a javelin and a shot put. We looked at the differences of applying the correct technique when throwing compared with throwing with no technique. The children also marked where the javelin and shot put landed and compared this with other children’s throws in their class.

Year 5 Visit The Attic

Date: 22nd Apr 2026 @ 7:45am

Year 5 enjoyed an exciting visit to The Attic, our school library, where they had the opportunity to explore a wide range of new class reading books. The children thoughtfully browsed the shelves, sharing recommendations and enthusiastically telling each other about stories they had previously enjoyed. They spent time reading the first few pages of several books that caught their interest, carefully considering which one would become their personal choice. The session was filled with animated discussions, curiosity, and a genuine love of reading, as each child selected a book they were excited to take back to class and explore further.

Year 5 - Reading into Writing - Hotwrite

Date: 21st Apr 2026 @ 5:30pm

Year 5 have finished their hot write of a cinquain poem, choosing to write about either cats or Boundary Primary School. Pupils applied the features of a cinquain poem carefully, selecting precise vocabulary and focusing on structure and word choice. The completed pieces showcase their creativity and improving confidence as independent writers.

Maths - Learning how to draw angles

Date: 21st Apr 2026 @ 5:25pm

Year 5 have been learning how to accurately draw angles using a protractor. Firstly, they recapped how to accurately draw lines in cm and mm and then practised measuring and marking angles carefully, developing precision and confidence in using mathematical equipment. Pupils are learning to check their measurements and explain their methods using correct mathematical vocabulary.

Year 5 - PSHE - PCSO Visit

Date: 21st Apr 2026 @ 5:24pm

A local PCSO visited Year 5 last week to lead an informative session on road safety. Pupils learned about safe crossing points and how to stay alert near roads as well in when travelling in vehicles. The session encouraged sensible decision‑making and helped children understand how to keep themselves and others safe when out and about.

Year 5 - Reading into Writing

Date: 15th Apr 2026 @ 4:27pm

As part of their work on cinquain poetry, Year 5 brought maths to life today! Working in teams, the children planned poems about mathematics, with some exploring maths as a whole and others diving into topics like BIDMAS. It was wonderful to see such creativity, collaboration, and confident use of mathematical language.

Year 5 - A Community of Christians

Date: 14th Apr 2026 @ 2:14pm

This week, children in Year 5 began their new journey in R.E looking at Christianity and beginning to answer the question 'How do people decide what to believe?'. The children looked closely at what a community is, the communities they are a part of and how Christians might feel part of a community of faith. They then looked at sources of authority both at school, at home and within Christianity and the impact these people of authority have. Finally, the children were given the 'Hot Air Balloon Task' where they were asked to decide who should be saved from a balloon that had popped! They were given the figures of Jesus, a teacher, a baker and a chef. Some children decided, for example, that Jesus should be saved so that he could save the others if Christians prayed to him as a source of authority.

Year 5 - Fashion Designers

Date: 14th Apr 2026 @ 2:13pm

This week children in Year 5 have begun their art journey into fashion design. In this lesson, pupils were inspired by a fashion designers Alice Fox and Rahul Mishra and created their own double-page spread to demonstrate their understanding of their backgrounds, influences and designs. Alice Fox, for example, takes inspiration from the seaside, something that we could do for our final designs!

Year 5 - History - Ancient Greek Artefacts

Date: 30th Mar 2026 @ 5:23pm

Today, Year 5 explored a fascinating selection of Greek artefact replicas. The children examined a model of the Parthenon frieze, a monkey‑shaped perfume bottle, and a terracotta oil lamp, along with several other intriguing objects. Each artefact helped us deepen our understanding of life in Ancient Greece and sparked lots of curiosity and discussion.

Year 5 - Reading into writing - Oracy

Date: 30th Mar 2026 @ 5:21pm

Today in Year 5, we focused on developing our cognitive skills as part of our Oracy Voice 21 work. We began by recapping our physical oracy skills while reading cinquain poems, which we are exploring as part of our reading‑into‑writing sequence. After this, we moved on to our cognitive skills by creating a one‑minute elevator pitch.

We discussed how to construct a persuasive argument and considered what we might say if we had the chance to speak to Miss Moyes. The children thought carefully about strong points they could make, using clear reasoning and justification to support their ideas.

Year 5: Sporting Heroes

Date: 30th Mar 2026 @ 2:57pm

Today, the children took part in a series of relay races and rounders-style activities designed to develop their throwing and catching, team communication, and accurate passing skills. Pupils worked in small groups to complete relay challenges, focusing on passing the ball safely and quickly while maintaining good teamwork.

They then applied these skills in adapted rounders games, where they practised underarm and overarm throws, catching with control, and communicating effectively with teammates. Throughout the lesson, pupils demonstrated growing confidence, improved coordination, and positive collaboration.

Spelling Bee

Date: 27th Mar 2026 @ 3:40pm

🌟 Spelling Bee Success! 🐝📚

Today, our school was buzzing with excitement as children from Year 2 to Year 6 took part in our annual Spelling Bee! 🏆✨

Over the past few weeks, pupils have been working incredibly hard to learn their spellings. From tricky letter blends to confident articulation, they have shown real dedication. 💪🧠

When the moment arrived, each participant demonstrated remarkable resilience and courage. Taking the stage in front of the whole school is no small task, yet our spellers stood tall, spoke clearly, and gave it their very best. 🎤👏

We are incredibly proud of every child who took part. Their effort, determination, and enthusiasm made today a wonderful celebration of learning. 🎉📖

A huge well done to all our super spellers! 🌈⭐

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🌟 Spelling Bee Success! 🐝📚

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