Another busy week in Year 5.  We learnt so much about the Windrush Generation as part of Black History Month.  It was very interesting to learn about the reasons why so many people emigrated from the Caribbean shortly after the end of World War 2 and came to Britain.  We spoke about the contribution that has been made to the United Kingdom by those people and their children and grandchildren over the years.  It was also very thought-provoking to learn about the different experiences of those people who have come to our country - some of them positive and some of them less so - over the years.  In science, we investigated why there are so many craters on the moon.  We wanted to find out if the speed of the collision between objects in space, such as meteorites, and the moon affected the size of the crater.  We replicated what happens with a tray of flour and a ball dropped from different heights as frustratingly a meteorite is too big to fit into the classroom!  

Year 5 are really enjoying their reading.   We are hearing adults reading to us in the classroom, spending time reading our own quality pieces of fiction and improving our comprehension skills as a class.  We have already focused on developing our vocabulary and inferential skills.  We all know how important it is to read at home-at least half an hour each evening!  Next week we will be answering questions on our reading at home as part of our homework.