Year 5: The Koalas: Blog items

Brilliant public speaking, by Mr Pearson

Date: 15th Mar 2024 @ 11:44am

All of the Koala tribe wrote a speech to describe why they thought a sports person, who they chose, was the best Olympian ever.
They then performed their speech in front of the tribe. 
Two children were chosen as the winners.
Emma and Stanley then went to Hutton Grammar School and had their presentation judged by local MP.
Only one winner was chosen out of 15 entries. Both Emma and Stanley did brilliantly, however a child from Broakoak Primary School was chosen as the overall winner. 
 
Link to the Stanley and Emma's speeches. 

https://youtu.be/VE1Ms40BpWU

 

https://youtu.be/tti_406Iz2I 

 

Super scientists, by Mr Pearson

Date: 15th Mar 2024 @ 10:47am

As part of science week, the Koalas investigated if the thickness of biscuits affected the amount of times they could be dunked until the biscuit dissolved. 
The winner was..... a bourbon biscuit. 

Year Five is rocking, by Mr Pearson

Date: 7th Mar 2024 @ 2:04pm

As part of our Wold Book Day celebrationshe Koala's dressed up fo the ocassion. the theme was Rock Stars and as you can see fom the photos below learning and enjoyment prevailed in Y5. 

Class projects, by Mr Pearson

Date: 23rd Feb 2024 @ 9:49am

An excellent range of class projects. 

Fun with our buddies, by Mr Pearson

Date: 23rd Feb 2024 @ 9:04am

The Penguins and Koalas spent an hour together developing bonds on Thursday. 

Koala update, by Mr Pearson

Date: 2nd Feb 2024 @ 12:05pm

What a class of artists and designers. Installation based art today and a fantastic week of using CAD to design their own key rings. 
Thank you to all the parents of the Koalas I met this week at parents evening. The children's education is a partnership of us all working together to give the best possible experience. If there is an issue or niggle at anytime please do not hesitate to contact me. 

koalas first aid, by Mr Pearson

Date: 18th Jan 2024 @ 4:35pm

We received a lesson about emergency first aid. Recovery position. CPR and chocking were some of the first aid skills taught. 

Dictionary investigation, by Mr Pearson

Date: 11th Jan 2024 @ 11:33am

Using dictionaries to investigate new words today in English as part of a task. The Koalas had an amazing time. 

Christmas part Y5&6, by Mr Pearson

Date: 21st Dec 2023 @ 2:36pm

The annual Christmas party was enjoyed by all. 

Tinkercad, by Mr Pearson

Date: 21st Dec 2023 @ 11:47am

The children have been using Tinkercad in preperation for a DT project in the New Year using a 3D printer

the website can be found at 

https://www.tinkercad.com/3d-design

 

Student instructions

Class link:

  1. Go to your class with this link: https://www.tinkercad.com/joinclass/EQY2BMP4I
  2. Enter your Nickname assigned by your teacher.

Class code:

  1. Go to https://www.tinkercad.com/joinclass
  2. Enter the class code: EQY2BMP4I
  3. Enter your Nickname assigned by your teacher.

The nick name is the childs name in this format jamesbond

 

 

Tuesday Christmas week, by Mr Pearson

Date: 19th Dec 2023 @ 4:12pm

Today the children have been researching different world religions. We then watched a short film about the life of Moses.

We have also been learning to multiply two digit by two digit numbers. 

 

Click to watch the second video for support 

https://www.longton.lancs.sch.uk/page/multiplication-upper-ks2/588

or another 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZjIT9CH6bM

CAD drawing excitement, by Mr Pearson

Date: 15th Dec 2023 @ 2:50pm

The Koalas have had an afternoon of fun learning by using Tinkercad, a software package to teach the children the basics of CAD drawing. The children will eventually make their final designs using a 3D printer that school has been loaned. 
Exciting times. 

Koalas adventure in Blackpool Panto, by Mr Pearson

Date: 13th Dec 2023 @ 4:48pm

An excellent time at the panto in Blackpool 

A visit from Santa, by Mr Pearson

Date: 13th Dec 2023 @ 4:45pm

Some of the Koalas had breakfast with Santa today. 

Great Longton Bake Off, by Mr Pearson

Date: 5th Dec 2023 @ 11:20am

On Friday the great Longton bake off took place. The Koala tribe entered the most cakes and were successful in winning and coming second in the in KS2 competition. Well done to all especially Amelia, Georgie and Rebecca. 

Knowledge harvest, by Mr Pearson

Date: 5th Dec 2023 @ 11:14am

Today we have been harvesting our knowledge of what we have learnt this term and what we have remembered. 

Jigsaw, by Mr Pearson

Date: 30th Nov 2023 @ 8:24am

3 puzzle experts in the club from the Koalas 

Sporting events in the Koalas, by Mr Pearson

Date: 17th Nov 2023 @ 2:35pm

Honing our basketball skills and learning to ride our bikes safely. 

Koala enterprise event, by Mr Pearson

Date: 17th Nov 2023 @ 2:29pm

The Koala tribe had a fantastic time making chocolate snowball truffles. The children made a profit of over £60. Huge thanks to chef Jackson who organised and supported the children in production of the truffles. 

Trip back on time to WW2, by Mr Pearson

Date: 17th Nov 2023 @ 2:20pm

Today we visited Lancashire Museum in Preston to experience life in WW2. 

Top Secret Mission!, by Mr Kennedy

Date: 17th Nov 2023 @ 7:56am

The Y4 & Y5 tribe visited the Lancashire History Museum yesterday, where we were on a top secret mission! 

Year 4 & year 5

  • Spies in the skies – The tribes met a representative from RAF Medmenham and learned about aerial reconnaissance during WWII. The children used photographic interpretation using genuine WWII images to discover enemy secrets.
  • D-Day – It's 1944 and rumours of invasion are in the air! The tribes had the important task of sifting through information gathered behind enemy lines to prepare a document for a top-secret briefing. They needed good attention to detail, good teamwork and decisive action to ensure success of their mission.
  • SOE Agents – The children discovered the role of the WWII secret agents, and the huge impact they had on the course of the war. Pupils forged their ID papers, made gadgets and learned the tricks of the wartime spy. 
  • Code breakers – We met a code breaker from Bletchley Park and discovered the secret war they waged that hugely impacted WWII. They discovered and practiced codes and ciphers including Morse code.

Eco Halloween, by Mrs Pratten

Date: 2nd Nov 2023 @ 8:19am

A big thank you to some of the Eco team who helped Kelly create some funky Halloween decorations out of milk cartons They looked fab..and  the team enjoyed helping out!

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Date: 13th Oct 2023 @ 3:42pm

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Apple picking, by Mrs Pratten

Date: 5th Oct 2023 @ 5:33pm

Thank you Eco team and Mrs Jackson who stayed behind after school to help pick the apples and pears. There are a lot ...so bring a bag and help yourself after school tomorrow by the tuck shop, donations welcome!

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Longton Primary School

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Longton
Lancashire
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Main Contact: Linda Masterson

Tel: 01772 612 495
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