Class 5 - Mr. Giles & Mr. Corser

Class 5: Letters and Notices

ECO TOWN - ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTRE (12.01.26)

Class 5 visited Eco Town - at the Farington Waste Recovery Park. The children had the opportunity to see how all our everyday rubbish is delivered to the plant and is then sorted into different materials that can be recycled. They watched how magnets separated metals, optical sorters organised different plastics and trommels (large rotating drums) separated other materials.

Once all the materials are separated into plastics, metals, paper and organic materials they are then sent to other companies for them to use the materials for new productive uses.

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DESIGN TECHNOLOGY: SEWING CUSHIONS

Year 5 have been busy putting their creativity and practical skills to the test in Design Technology as they planned, designed, and made their very own cushions. The project took pupils through the full design process — from researching ideas and sketching initial concepts to selecting fabrics, learning different stitching techniques, and assembling their final products. The children showed impressive focus and perseverance as they practised threading needles, joining materials, and adding decorative details to personalise their designs. Each cushion reflected the individuality of its maker, combining creativity with growing technical confidence.

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MUSIC: UPBEAT ROCK ACADEMY (12.11.25)

Class 5 turned up the volume this week, enjoying a full session of hands-on music tuition at West Coast Rock Café. From trying out different instruments to rehearsing 'We Will Rock You' and 'I Love Rock and Roll', the children swapped roles, explored their strengths and discovered where they felt most at home on stage. A rockin’ session all round!

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SCIENCE: FIELD STUDY VISIT - STANLEY PARK (24.10.25)

Year 5 spent the morning at Stanley Park in Blackpool, combining art and nature in a hands‑on outdoor experience. Surrounded by the park’s woodlands, gardens, and wildlife, the children explored how natural materials can be used to create striking works of art. Working in small groups, they gathered leaves, petals, twigs, stones, and other natural treasures to design their very own mandalas. The activity encouraged teamwork, creativity, and close observation of the natural world, helping pupils appreciate the textures, colours, and patterns found all around them.

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MUSIC: UPBEAT ROCK ACADEMY

Our Year 5 class have been visiting the West Coast Rock Cafe each week, taking part in an exciting series of band‑instrument workshops led by Upbeat. From electric guitars and keyboards to bass, drums, and vocals, the children have been exploring what it takes to play as part of a real band. They’ve been learning new skills, building confidence, and discovering the joy of making music together.

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MARTIN MERE (8.10.25)

Our Year 5 pupils enjoyed an unforgettable Anglo‑Saxon themed adventure during their recent visit to Martin Mere Wetland Centre. Surrounded by nature and wide‑open landscapes, the children explored what life was like in early medieval Britain through hands‑on activities, storytelling, and immersive learning experiences. From discovering how Anglo‑Saxons built their homes to trying out traditional crafts and learning about the wildlife that would have shared their environment, the day brought history vividly to life. The pupils embraced every challenge with enthusiasm, curiosity, and teamwork. It was a fantastic opportunity to deepen their understanding of the Anglo‑Saxon period. The children returned with new knowledge — and a real sense of what life might have felt like over a thousand years ago.

SPRING 1

 

Our current focus text is:

The Last Bear by Hannah Gold

 

 

 

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AUTUMN 2

 

 

Our focus text for Autumn 2 was

Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick

 

 

 

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AUTUMN 1

Our focus text for Autumn 1 was

Beowulf by Michael Morpurgo