Pupils from Year 5 worked in small groups to create frames out of the natural environment using the different types of knots and lashed they have been learning and practising in the past two weeks. They used the Timber-hitch knot, clove-hitch knot and diagonal lashings to securely fasten four branches together to make a frame…
Read MoreOn Tuesday, pupils in Year 5 were treated to an amazing day in which Professor Davies, Egyptologist and Archaeologist came in to talk to the children, all about the Ancient Egyptians and take part in Egyptian themed activities throughout the day. Professor Davies gave a talk about the history of the Ancient Egyptians, where they…
Read MoreThis week the Year 5 Forest School team took part in activities to get more interactive with nature and work on their team-building skills. The children working in groups of 3 played Magic Sticks which intended to improve their team-building skills and communication. The children had a very good go at trying to beat the challenge…
Read MoreChildren in 5ES created their own abstract art using pastels based on the artwork of Peter Thorpe. Look at the children’s creations, they look out of this world!
Read MoreEarlier in the week, the year 5 Forest School team got hands-on in the Forest School and created excellent pieces of artwork using the natural environment in the Forest School area. Taking inspiration from Andy Goldsworthy, children worked in pairs to create real life representations of the natural world. Below is what the children created!
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