Living things and their habitats

In Year 5 we are looking at the life cycles of different living things. We have so far researched and found out lots about the life cycles of amphibians, mammals and birds. 

Next week we are looking at the life cycles of insects. We would like to welcome our newest members of the high fives... Our four caterpillars! We will be looking at the changes they make. 

Selby High School

On Wednesday last week all of year 5 went to Selby high school for a special day. First we were introduced to our teacher then we went to make bath bombs and orange zested and lemon zested smelling candles. They smelt delicious! In the afternoon we did a bit of drama and created raps in music. 

Kacie, Year 5

Bright colours for a bright future

At Selby Abbey Primary School Year 5 are currently working towards their Archbishop of York Young Leaders award. As part of this, Year 5 have undertaken a project in which they have researched a charity each. These have included: Oxfam, Barnados, Cancer Research UK, Archbishop of York Youth Trust and Trussell Trust.

In Year 5 we also looked at how we can all help to support these different charities. As part of this the whole school wore bright colours donating £1 each, supporting the motto “Bright colours for a bright future”. Children also baked rainbow buns and sold this at playtime to their peers.

In total we were able to raise a huge £61.24 for each charity! 

Life as a Viking child

We have completed some amazing work in class and some outstanding homework all about what life was like for Viking children. We also wrote an informal letter as a Viking child. Take a look below to find out more.