Shark

Welcome to the Shark Class Page

Years 5 and 6 Teacher - Miss Ayers

Shark Class have been diving into the fascinating world of the animal kingdom! We began our learning by exploring the classification system developed by Carl Linnaeus and even had a go at creating our own classification keys – using sweets! From there, we’ve started investigating the different groups within the animal kingdom, comparing their features and discovering the similarities and differences between them. It's been a hands-on, curious journey into the world of living things!

We have looked at worms and followed in the footsteps of Charles Darwin who studied them for 40 years! We didn't study them for that long! We were fascinated to find out how amazing these small creatures are and what they are capable of.

We looked at how they react to light, sound, obstacles and made some detailed observations. We have been working hard to try and make connections between what he know and discover.

Hinduism Morning

We learnt that Hinduism is one of the oldest religions in the world and began in India. People who follow Hinduism believe in one main spirit called Brahman, and they tell stories about many gods and goddesses who help explain how the world works.

In class we learnt about Hindu weddings and how they are celebrated. We focused on how the bride has henna patterns drawn on her. We found out that some believe that the darker the colour the more the husband loves her. We then created our own clay henna decorated hand.

Sikhism Morning

In our Sikhism Day assembly, we learnt all about the Sikh faith and the things that are really important to Sikhs, like treating everyone equally, helping others, and living honestly. We found out about special Sikh beliefs and traditions, and why they matter so much. After the assembly, we took part in a fun quiz where we tested our knowledge and showed how much we had remembered.

The children learnt about the Khanda, an important symbol in Sikhism. They explored what it represents, including unity, strength, and the balance of spiritual and worldly life. Afterwards, they created their own versions of the Khanda, using bright colours to show positivity, energy, and the joy that faith can bring.

In Design and Technology, Shark Class have been busy designing and building their very own lighthouses! Inspired by our class book Letters from the Lighthouse, we explored how to make working electrical circuits and even created our own switches. We also focused on making our designs look just like real lighthouses. It was a fantastic project that really tested our resilience and perseverance – but the results were brilliant!

For Healthy Me Day, Shark Class focused on the importance of keeping active. Stepping into the role of Joe Wicks, we planned and created our own short workout videos designed to be fun, inclusive, and easy for everyone to follow.

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Our goal was to help others understand how simple it can be to stay healthy through regular movement. It was fantastic to see such brilliant teamwork, creativity, and energy throughout the day!

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For space week, the adults of Shark Class were invited in to learn alongside their child. We made a pocket solar system along with a constellation projector.

It was so lovely to have the adults in class with us to help learn all about the solar system.

Thank you to all who came along!

The adults of Shark class came in for a book look. The children love to show their adults all that they have been learning and the new skills they have.

It was great to see the library so full of people talking about learning.

In Art we have been exploring different detailed parts of the face. We focused on different features like the ear, mouth, eyes and nose. Once we had explored how to create them, we then put them together using graded pencils to create detailed self-portraits.

Year 6 pupils attended the Crucial Crew afternoon, where they took part in several interactive and eye-opening sessions delivered by professionals.

The topics covered were invaluable, including:

Fire safety

Road and cycling safety

Alcohol and drug awareness

Anti-social behaviour awareness

Staying safe online and using mobile devices

Year 6 gained so much knowledge to help them stay safe and make informed choices as they become more independent. A big thank you to all the experts who made this experience so engaging and educational!

2023 - 2024

We have had a busy year in Shark class and have learnt some fantastic skills.

Art

In Art we have been refining our skills in painting. We looked closely at how to create depth and tone. In our Chinese art unit, we focused on the more fine detail of brush strokes.

World Book Day

For World Book Day this year, we celebrated all things books. We came dressed in our pyjamas and listened to bedtime stories.

It was great to see everyone so excited about books and creating their own story maps.

Dental Nurse Visit

Shark class had a visit from the dental nurse and learnt all about the way to keep our mouths healthy. We were shocked at the amount of time you should be brushing your teeth.

We even got to meet a friendly dinosaur to demonstrate how to brush our teeth.

Book Look

The adults of Shark class came in for a book look. This is a fantastic opportunity to look at what we have been learning and what we are most proud of.

It was great to see so many adults to share and discuss the learning which is happening in Shark Class.

Science Learning Cafe

In our Science Learning Cafe, we looked at how we see. We made our own zoetrope and looked at how a series of pictures when spun can look like they are moving.