Children have been learning about the importance of reducing food waste as part of our work with the Eat Smart project. The project launched today with a special assembly where children learned all about the benefits of reducing food waste, such as how much money they could save and how it helps protect the environment.
Children in school will work with Eat Smart staff, and specially selected Waste Warriors, to reduce the amount of food waste in school over the coming weeks.
As part of our effort to make children more aware of the careers available to them in the future, Year 5 were visited by representatives of South Tyneside Digital Careers. In the session , the class explored a variety of careers they could potentially transition into centred around tech and the digital space. Pupils explored professions in movie making, gaming and local business. They all loved being able to explore the potential of working in such interesting areas all across the local region and beyond!
In an effort to make our Maths curriculum in Year Five more active, we explored deepening our understanding of prime numbers. Children were challenged to sort various numbers into prime and composite numbers, whilst trying to raise our pulse. Have a look at them all working hard!
To finish our work in Autumn One, the class explored the topic of Online Protection and how to keep your information safe. We reviewed the purpose of and structure of an effective password. We then discussed “apps” and how some may ask for your permission to access saved personal info, bypassing the need for password. To combat this issue, pupils were challenged to create informative posters for the next generation of device users, detailing how permissions work and how to disable them.
Another fantastic week celebrating success at Marine Park Primary!
Over this half term, Year 5 have been reviewing states of matter and what happens when you mix them together. In one of our more recent lessons, and in an attempt to separate mixtures, we created our own filters using recycled materials. We ensured that each layer got increasingly finer as the mixture passed through in hopes of stopping and trapping the larger part of the mixture. Our muddy water almost turned crystal clear!
Additionally, in groups, we created a variety of solutions using water and assorted materials. We were able to observe some of the changes that took place, once they were mixed, and determined if any of them were solutions or not.
As part of our ongoing science unit this half term, Year Five have been exploring different states of matter. Additionally, we have been examining what occurs when two or more states of matter mix together and how best to separate them.
So far, we have reviewed how to make mixtures as well as using sieves return them back to their original forms.
Today, Year Five had a visit from two members of Northumbria Police. The purpose of the visit was to advertise and explain the role of ‘Mini Police’. Children were given the opportunity to ask questions about the scheme and the ‘Mini Police’ role before applying to be one of a lucky 10 representatives from Marine Park. Those who are successful in applying will have the chance to meet the Police Mounted Unit as well as visit the local station, the cells and the local Police Dive Centre.
Watch this space for updates!
Starting where they left off last year, week one’s winners in our school-wide Timestable Rockstars competition were Year Five!
Results:
1st – Year Five
2nd – Year Four
3rd – Year Six
4th – Year Three
Congrats to everyone who took part and let’s push, trying our best for next Friday’s results.
Thank you very much for attending this mornings session. Please see below for the slides from this morning’s presentation:
