Year 5

This week, Year 5 have been painting the front covers of their favourite books!

Yesterday, EqualiTeach led a workshop for Year 5, where they explored identity and stereotypes. The children discussed positive role models and attributes they admire about others and themselves. Sara’s positive role model was David Olusoga, who is the fantastic author of our class novel, ‘Black and British’. Have a look at what she wrote below…

Year 5 children have recently visited Tower Hamlets Library and Archives to explore our local history. The children were shown a range of primary sources, including some interesting maps, which were very different to Google Maps! Another highlight was looking at the record of death, where we found out about past seaman.

This half term, Year 5 have built cams mechanisms inspired by sea shanties. With the help of our DT specialist, Tony, the children brought their plans to life using a range of tools, including hacksaws and hand-drills! We can’t wait to exhibit our mechanisms at the Summer Exhibition.