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  • 15/09/25

    End of Autumn 2 Week 2 Messages and Updates

    What a great second week the children had at Rosehill. There were so many dojo points earned as both Y5 classes settled into their routines. We have most children now logging home reading on Boomreader - reading at home being key this year. We have also started a big push on times tables and spellin...
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  • 12/09/25

    Mesmerising Mythology

    During our History lesson this week, the children took part in an imaginative and engaging activity as they explored the myth of Medusa. We began with a creative "Let's say..." session, where the class brought the story to life through drama and freeze-frames. Transported to the anc...
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  • 07/09/25

    End of Autumn 1 Week 1 Messages and Updates

    This week, the children made a great start to their time in year 5, listening carefully and getting settled into daily routines quickly. Next week, we have our first full week of the year so here are a few messages in order to get the children into good routines as soon as possible...
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  • 04/07/25

    End of Summer 2 Week 5 Messages and Updates

    The penultimate week in year 5 has been another good one.  We have finished writing our letters to Sir Keir Starmer and two of them have been sent for the prime minister to read. Congratulations to Maria and Ruby - we will update you if we get a reply. Next week is our last week together...
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  • 04/07/25

    Geographical Fieldwork

    As part of our local geography study, the children carried out fieldwork to observe traffic patterns around the school. They recorded and tallied the different types of vehicles passing by, noting how frequently each one appeared. This hands-on data collection helped them identify trends and make co...
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  • 27/06/25

    Programming micro:bits

    As part of our ongoing Design and Technology unit on sensor lights, the children recently explored programming using micro:bits. In this session, they learnt how to code the devices to detect changes in light levels and trigger an LED to turn on when it becomes dark. This practical activity not...
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  • 27/06/25

    End of Summer 2 Week 4 Messages and Updates

    Y5 have had another great week this week. They thoroughly enjoyed their final Tech She Can lessons with Sarah, writing their persuasive letters to Sir Keir Starmer and learning how to programme a micro:bit. Notices: Next week, with the warm weather looking to continue, please ensure that...
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  • 20/06/25

    End of Summer 2 Week 3 Messages and Updates

    Y5 have had a great week this week. They have worked extremely hard all week to complete their summer term assessments and we couldn't be more proud of their efforts. We have also managed to finish the week with a bang as we ran our summer fair on Friday afternoon which was another roaring su...
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  • 20/06/25

    Summer Fair

    The Summer Fair was a Success! What a wonderful afternoon it was! The children played a huge part in making the event so special—helping to set up, advertise, and run the stalls that brought pure joy and a wave of nostalgia to everyone who experienced them. From Hit the Wicket, hot dogs...
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  • 13/06/25

    End of Summer 2 Week 2 Messages and Updates

    We've had another great week in year 5 which ended with a bang as we enjoyed a tremendous sports day! Notices: Next week the children are going to sit their final assessments of the year. We think they have made such great progress this year and their assessments are a chance to show us ju...
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  • 13/06/25

    Super Sports Day

    What a Fantastic Sports Day! This year’s Sports Day was a huge success, filled with energy, teamwork, and lots of sunshine! Four enthusiastic teams battled it out in a range of exciting events, including the javelin throw, 60m sprint, egg and spoon race, football dribble, hit the wicket...
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  • 09/06/25

    Plant Reproduction

    In our final lesson of the Living Things and Their Habitats topic, the children explored the fascinating world of plant reproduction. We began by recapping the key differences between sexual and asexual reproduction in plants. The class discussed how sexual reproduction involves the joining of male...
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