Year 5 @ St James'

Y5A have worked together to create their own rollercoaster as part of STEM day. #STEM

Y5M competed a challenge as part of #STEM day today. We had to build a rollercoaster from card which worked when a marble was dropped onto it. We did a fantastic job and showed brilliant teamwork!

Y5A were set a fitness challenge today during their PE lesson. They had to spell out their name by completing each exercise. They worked incredibly hard.

In science this afternoon, Y5A have been looking at the process of filtration. They were tasked with making the dirty water clean.

Year 5 took part in an online Science session today called ‘Space Whales: Mission Ocean!’ We learned about satellites and took part in interactive quizzes. We learned about how satellites can be used to help track whales in the ocean.

In science this week, Y5A have been investigating which materials in our classroom are magnetic 🧲

In Maths today, Y5 practised our addition and subtraction skills. We worked with our partners to find the odd one out.

In RE, Y5A looked at the Ten Commandments and decided which order they thought they should go in. We then had a class discussion giving reasons for our choices.

Y5M looked at The Ten Commandments in RE this week and discussed what we think the most important commandments are and the least. We had some very interesting discussions.

Y5M enjoyed their netball lesson in PE yesterday. They demonstrated some excellent passing skills and teamwork.

Year 5 had a fantastic time on the inflatables today!

A brilliant sports day for Y5.

A group of Y5 children participated in a competitive rugby event at Wigan Warriors today. The children were an absolute credit to the school and played brilliantly. Unfortunately, we didn’t progress to the final stages of the competition but we had a great day! @OSJ_Sports

Year 5 had a fantastic morning at St Peter’s Science Share. We learned how to use Bunsen burners, used microscopes to look at microorganisms and make towers with spaghetti and marshmallows. We also won the staff vote for best eco friendly house!

What a brilliant morning we had at St Peter’s ‘Big Science Share’. We learnt how to light a Bunsen burner and how to use a microscope. We even managed to take a picture of a human scalp sample under the microscope 🔬

Y5 have been creating their artist pages this afternoon. We are looking at the local artist L.S Lowry.

Year 5 enjoyed the performance from Music Alive yesterday. They found out lots of information about different instruments 🎷

Year 5 had a brilliant trip last week to 'Crucial Crew'. We learned how to put people in the recovery position, water safety, road safety and what is the difference between crime and anti-social behaviour. We even got to look at some of the army equipment!

Year 5 enjoyed playing tennis today despite the wind! We practised volleying and working in doubles.

Year 5 enjoyed our crazy day in aid of #rednoseday we designed our own unique red noses, there were some great designs!