Category: Form 5

Form 5 have been helping me celebrate Rosh Hashanah (Jewish new year). We have been sampling some traditional Rosh Hashanah snacks including delicious apple and honey, which is eaten to celebrate a sweet new year. Some of the children were really excited about this, as they remembered it from Form 4!

Form 5 had the opportunity to relax this weekend, as a treat for the end of assessment week. I asked the children to send me a picture of themselves doing something that they find fun! Here are just a handful of the class’s fun activities! We still have lots to do over the rest of...

Form 5 have been working hard this week, in preparation for assessment week! We have worked really hard, and it was nice to celebrate our hard work with a fun, sport-filled day on Friday! First, we watched the Form 6 vs Staff rounders game, some of the children were really happy to see Form 6...

Form Five have been working incredibly hard towards their 11+ and entrance exams, next year, so on Friday, we took a break from the pressure and talked about different ways we can deal with any stress, sadness or strong feelings that we experience during this high-pressure time in our lives! All of the children collaborated...

Form 5 Class Assembly                                                                                   The Form 5 class gave their assembly this week to delighted parents and the rest of the school. The theme was ‘The Wonderful World of Disney’ which is a passion of Miss Basgers. The class took us on a journey through Walt Disney’s  life, achievements and how his vision for a...

Form Five have been very excitedly getting ready for the coronation of King Charles III. Some of the children have made cards to sent#d to Buckingham Palace; we have enjoyed a picnic outside; and celebrated with the whole school at a dance party! Rezana and Jawaid were definitely ready to party! Look at that fabulous...

Form 5 had their first Forest School session on Wednesday and they absolutely loved it! Emma and Greta were amazing teachers and showed the children all of the fun of outdoor activities; whilst also showing them how to remain safe when learning outdoors. It was lovely to see the class embrace the outdoor environment, some...

Every week, Form 5 do a piece of independent writing, we call this ‘Big Write’. Last week, the children were asked to write a story, inspired by a picture of a ship in a stormy sea. Theo wrote the most incredible short story; his writing was inspirational and a true pleasure to read!

Form 5 have started their new topic of South America! We have designed our cover pages and learnt about the 12 countries of South America and their capitals! Did you know, Bolivia has two capital cities? La Paz and Sucre!

Form 5 have spent some time looking at International Women’s Day, a part of Women’s History Month, this week. Everybody chose a famous woman, whom they find inspirational, we put the names in a box and each child drew out a name. The children then researched their inspiring woman and made a fact file about...