Year 5 had a fun day at the Newbury & District Agricultural Society Harvest Celebration at Wellington College. The class learnt about different vegetables, listened to the story of Johnny Appleseed, and some of the children even had a go at apple bobbing! They explored beautiful autumnal colour palettes and Read more
Year 5 had a fantastic trip to Sky Studios Academy! The children had a wonderful time taking part in a range of fun and exciting activities, while developing their confidence, teamwork and communication skills. It was lovely to see the children encouraging one another, trying new things and making some Read more
Our Year 5 class have been busy enjoying learning new skills at Forest School, including whittling!
We have launched our new Forest School and Year 5 have been the first class to try it. The children have loved being outside in our woodland, hands on with nature!
Year 5 enjoyed an exciting trip to Butser Ancient Farm, where they stepped back in time to experience life as a Saxon! During the visit, the children took part in a fascinating tour and learned about Saxon homes, discussing why they were built in particular ways and how they suited Read more
In Year 5’s art sessions, the children have been experimenting with a range of exciting materials and techniques. They have been creating interactive installations using powder paint, liquid paint, teabags, and other materials to mimic “explosions.” This work has been inspired by the contemporary artist Cai Guo-Qiang, known for his Read more
Year 5 visited the Hindu Temple in Slough, where they learned more about Hindu beliefs and traditions and had the opportunity to ask thoughtful questions.
Our Year 5 class had an incredible day out at the Winchester Science Centre! It was a fun-filled trip packed with hands-on learning, teamwork, and plenty of excitement. We started the day by designing and building our own aerodynamic rockets. After that, we headed into the planetarium for an unforgettable Read more
Today we had a fantastic visit all about fire safety! The children were very excited to meet some real firefighters and learn about the important work they do to keep us all safe.
At Sky Academy, our students stepped into the exciting world of film-making! We started with an introduction to the world of TV and film, learning about the different jobs that go into creating a production. The children were then split into teams and assigned key roles such as actor, director, cinematographer, special Read more