As part of our whole school Storytelling Day, year 5 performed Theseus and the Minotaur using freeze frames and body percussion. Well done year 5!
Year 5 had their first Cricket lesson this afternoon in our P.E. lesson. We focused on accurate throwing and catching and we tried over arm bowling in preparation for the upcoming Cricket competition.
In year 5, we have started a new topic in Science: properties and changes of materials. On Friday afternoon, we took part in a practical where we used lots of different everyday materials and tested their absorption, flexibility, thermal conductivity and many more properties!
Year 5 returned to St Joseph’s this morning for another great P.E. event with their Sport’s Leaders. We participated in a striking and fielding tournament where we practised our throwing and catching skills before applying these into a game of rounders.
Year 5 had an amazing visit to Nissan on Friday that linked directly to our programming unit in Computers this term and our Oracy task last week, all about resilience and perseverance!
We were treated to an example of the types of robots that are used in Nissan’s manufacturing who have gone from using 10 robots when they opened in 1986, to over 6,000 today! They were amazing!
Then, we took part in a Lego challenge to build the highest tower with our partner before they were measured and compared and taken down by a “wreaking ball” till the highest was destroyed by its builders!
We then moved onto programming and were given an iPad and robot to connect and manoeuvre by using programming instructions. Once we’d found our feet, we had to instruct the robot to follow the different shapes on the floor, before moving onto bigger obstacle challenges. This was a real test of our perseverance as it took a lot of adjusting to get the code right. Finally, we had some races to see who could control their robot the best!
Well done to Aidan and Grace who made a great team and won both the building challenge and the race!🎉
Thank you so much to Lesley and Nissan for a truly amazing day!
Year 5 thoroughly enjoyed a Ripple Effect Workshop from Northumbrian Water. We looked at the different parts of the water cycle before acting out each part. Then, we explored how we can use water efficiently and strategies to support this. Check out some pictures from our creative drama poses!
Year 5 and 6 were treated to an extra PE slot this week where we got to take part in a yoga session! It was so relaxing and mindful! We were definitely very ‘zen’ by the time we returned to class!
In PE this week, year 5 and 6 practiced their hockey skills. We started with some dribbling drills before getting into teams and having a go at some games!
- Year 5/6 had a fantastic morning at the South Tyneside Hockey Competition last week!! We came runners up and are through to the Tyne and Wearfinals. Check out our photos!
Year 5 had their first Decider Skills session this afternoon with Emily from Healthy Minds. We looked at the fizz which is linked to our fight or flight response and strategies that we could use for if this happens.
