YEAR 5/6 (ORANGE)
Mrs J ReadshawWelcome to our Year 5/6 class blog.
Our class teacher is Mrs. Readshaw.
On this page, you’ll find lots of useful information and posts about what’s going on in Year 5/6 over the course of the year.
Check in regularly for photographs of our fantastic learning and achievements.
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Our Class Blog
Continents, countries and cities
In lower key stage 3, we have been learning all about continents, countries and cities. We studied 3 cities around the world and learned all about their physical geography, climate and famous landmarks. With our knowledge, each class chose one city and made a...
FoRGPS 14.02.20
A huge thank you for your support and donations for the Valentine’s Disco. We hope that you’ll agree that it was a very successful event and the children had a great time. We raised a staggering £406 which has been too added to our Laptop Fundraising pot. The first...
Surrealist art
In 3L this term, the children have been learning about the famous Spanish artist Joan Miro. They have studied his works and recreated a surrealist picture of their own, using the mediums of pastels and pencils. We have created a super art display to showcase their...
Hoola hoop Challenge
In Class 4A and 4/5B this week, Miss Latto set the children a challenge - could they build a hoola hoop castle? In small groups they worked to recreate the structure that Miss Latto showed them. The children demonstrated great team work and were all successful in...
Art in 1/2M
Children have been learning about the artist David Hockney. They have created their own landscapes using tinting and blending of paints.
After school clubs are now open for next half term. Feb-Apr20.
Please see the after school club section under "Parents" which has been updated with all of the clubs when we come back after half term. There are 2 new clubs- cheerleading and fun games and activities which are open to different age groups. You can book a place after...
Rock Steady Ready!
Key Stage 2 children had an assembly with a difference yesterday! Rock Steady introduced them to the sounds of different musical instruments and here are some of Mrs Readshaw's class having a go themselves!
Parent Governor Vacancy Ballot
We have had 4 nominations for the parent governor vacancy and it now has gone to ballot. The voting closes on Friday 14th February 2020 at 3pm. Candidates will be informed on the same day and parents after half term. Ballot papers have been sent out tonight and the...
2W field trip
We had lots of fun exploring our local area today. We looked at types of houses, services and spotted human and physical features. A very big thank you to our parent helpers for joining us, it was lovely to have you!
Key Stage One’s Fieldwork Investigation
We have had a great morning out and about exploring our local area. We have been spotting human and physical features, creating our very own key with symbols relating to Rowlands Gill and taking part in field sketches. We have so many lovely things to see and do, all...
David Hockney Recreations
In our art lessons this half term, we have been learning about David Hockney and his photography. He uses photo collages to create different pictures of different locations. We have used the same technique to recreate a photo collage of our local area (linked to our...
Drop In Chopwell Community Centre
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