Drama

In year 5 we have been performing a really exciting play called Theseus and the Minotaur.  It is a Greek myth about a hero, Theseus, who has to kill the monstrous Minotaur.

Our play stars Fraser as Theseus; Logan as King Aegeus; Thomas as the Minotaur; Jake as King Minos; Jacques as the helmsman; Brandon, Stella, Sam M and Kie as the Guards; Matthew as Poseidon; and Ellie ,Emily and Erin as mermaids.

This is Theseus killing the Minotaur.

Here is the labyrinth.

The guards drinking a toast to 'the death of Theseus'.

By Fraser and Thomas

The Lantern Parade

On Wednesday 15th December schools across Dorset went to the Christmas lantern parade in Blandford.

We made our lanterns by taping willow sticks together and covering them with sugar paper.  Here are some people from our class making the lanterns.

 





The Lantern Parade.

By CK

Graffiti T-shirts

This week in year 5 we were doing graffiti on our tops.

First we had to bring in a plain t-shirt.

Then we designed our our name in graffiti and we had three examples of graffifiti styles which we had to copy.After that we made our best copies with our favourite designs.Last of all we copied our best copies onto our t-shirts.Here are our finished designs.

Holleigh and Luca

Graffiti t-shirts

As part of our 'Cool Stuff' topic we looked at graffiti art and had a go at writing our names using graffiti style lettering. We also brought in coloured t-shirts, and copied our graffiti name designs on to our tops in coloured fabric pens.

By HB and `GB

Graffiti Art Online

Click on the link below for the graffiti website.
http://www.graffwriter.com/

Learning To Do At Home Due To School Closure

Write about the snow.  You could write about your own experiences. The writing can be a report, poem, story or a factual piece of writing.  For example, have you ever thought about where snow comes from or which countries have the most snow?  I look forward to reading your writing next week.

In Maths we have been practising doubling and halving.

Choose a section of questions you can do.

A.    Double 20=

Double 50=

Double 35=

Double 16=

Double 150=

Halve 20=

Halve 26=

Halve 62=

Halve 140=

Halve 420=

B.     52 x 2 =

76 x 2 =

67 x 2 =

280 x 2 =

870 x 2 =

3500 x 2 =

84 ÷ 2 =

116 ÷ 2 =

63 ÷ 2 =

560 ÷ 2 =

1450 ÷ 2 =

C.     3.4 x 2 =

2.5 x 2 =

4.8 x 2 =

? x 2 = 550

? x 2 = 970

? x 2 = 8300

6.8 ÷ 2 =

8.2 ÷ 2 =

6.3 ÷ 2 =

? ÷ 2 = 7.4

? ÷ 2 = 19.6

Hope you are enjoying the snow!

Street Art

As part of our topic 'Cool Stuff' we are learning about street art. Watch the clip below of wonderful art work by Julian Beever.
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Instructions - How To Use A Mobile Phone

Click on the links below for instructions on how to use a mobile phone.

http://www.nokia.co.uk/support/product-support/nokia-e60

http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/watchdog/2010/05/how_to_use_a_mobile_phone.html

BBC Games Link

Click on the link below for BBC games.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/games/

Game designer

What a clever lad he is!

Such a brilliant game design - well done.

Mr L

PHOTOS OF MAKING MODEL BIG WHEEL

FERRIS WHEELS

We have been very busy in Giant's Causeway Base making Ferris wheels out of wood.  First, we made two wheel that had six spokes each. Next the wheels were attached together with an axle through the middle. We made a rectangular base with triangular sides.
The wheels needed to turn around freely and have seats hanging down. If this was done, we made a pulley system to turn the wheel round.

  

Fairground Visit

In September we visited the fair at Crown Meadows in Blandford.  We looked at the art work and lights that decorate the rides, and studied how the rides work. The waltzer ride pictured above turns round on sets of wheels.  GB and HP (editors)

Theme Park leaflets

Last Week in topic we were making leaflets of our theme parks.over the week we included cafes roller coasters and log flumes.Here is an example of one.





cool cafeAre you hungry, thirsty? If so why not come to the Cool Cafe? We have a mouthwatering wide range of products including refreshing drinks and scrumptious food. We have a new kids deal, a starter, a choice of drinks, a main course, and of course, a magnificent ice cream to top it off. Oh! and parents, don't worry, it's not only for children; there's an adult menu too, including wine! Also a great view of the park and the sea.


manager:Mr Luca sorrentino

  in the new cafe
of all cafes? You know what i'm
talking about. We've got buiscits
to SCRUMDIDLYUMPTIOUS fast food.
Our menu includes delicious crisps,refreshing
and fizzy drinks.
What's fizzing

Do YOU dare to go on the mind-blowing awesome Lightning strike?!!
It will lift you off the ground LITERALLY!!
By Charlie KennetT

Maths ITP Programs Link

Click on the link below for Maths ITP programs.
http://nationalstrategies.standards.dcsf.gov.uk/search/results/nav%3A49909

Rights and Responsibilities

In Year 5 we have made our own rights and responsibilities so that we can be the best that we can be.

Rights

• to learn
• to have the correct resources
• to have support when needed
• to voice our opinions, and be listened to properly
• to have clean air, nutritious food, clean water, care and shelter
• to have friends, respect and time to play

Responsibilities

• to try our best
• to look after all resources and belongings
• to help each other and act upon advice
• to share opinions appropriately; listen to the person who is allowed to talk
• to bring our PE kits, and drink and eat healthily
• to respect others, be kind, and play sensibly, keeping everyone happy

Here is the display of our rights and responsibilities written on the pillars of the Giant's Causeway.

Ferris Wheels

On Thursday 16 September Year 5 made Ferris wheels by using K`NEX. First we had to think about how it would move, with a pair of wheels spinning on an axle. We also had to make the stand because otherwise it would fall over, then we made the frame of the Ferris wheel. Next we made chairs to hang down for people to sit on.  Finally, for the finishing touch we made a ticket booth for people to pay.
by M.H and H.B.

A Visit to the Fairground

Well done Year 5! We spent a cracking morning at the fairground in Blandford.

The amount of concentration and observation that went on was brilliant. It was great to see just how much the group have grown-up as a whole and I have high hopes for some outstanding work from this theme. I can't wait to see what questions they will need answering as part of their learning...

Mr Lavis

Fairground Rides in Action

Click on the link below to watch fairground rides in action.
http://www.funfairs.ndirect.co.uk/Videoclips/index.htm

Fairground Rides in the Past Website

Click on the link below for the fairground rides in the past website.
http://www.nfa.dept.shef.ac.uk/history/rides/history.html