On Friday, Year 5 and the rest of the school welcomed family through the school doors to take part in our annual Christmas craft afternoon. Following their recent learning in D.T., 5CC put their sewing expertise to good use making Christmas ornaments from felt and ribbon. The children chose from a range of templates and produced their very own stuffing-filled baubles. Great job, Year 5!
This afternoon, ten girls from upper school represented NJS in a netball tournament at the Laurel Academy. Across six fixtures against other schools in the Doncaster area, the girls performed well winning two games but not securing enough points to progress to the final.
For the majority of the team, it was a competitive debut in a netball team but there was great experience to hand with the likes of Olivia, Peggy, Dolly and Autumn. Standout performers include Lottie, who performed well in the final third of the court, and Katie who was fierce in the centre role, playmaking and interception passes. For both girls, it was their first time playing netball. Well done to all the girls for all their effort this afternoon, it was a pleasure to see!
Check out 5HJ’s rainforest-themed soft toys—bursting with vibrant colors and creativity! Not only are these cuddly creatures adorable but they’re also sewn by our talented children. The children’s sewing skills really shine through, making each toy extra special. Perfect for sparking joy and learning about the rainforest!
After selling academic calendars from our previous expedition, Fight For Your Rights, and hosting a bake sale, Year 5 & 6 students raised over £600 to support not one, but two local food bank charities!
A huge thank you to all the parents, students, and everyone involved for making this happen. Your hard work and generosity are helping provide food for families in need within our community.
The snow brought pure joy to the playground yesterday. Laughter filled the air as the children played in the fresh snow, making the most of every frosty moment.
It was the perfect day for outdoor fun and a reminder of how exciting nature can be! Let’s hope there’s more snow to come!
5HJ have been diving into the short multiplication and it’s been fantastic to see their progress! With a bit of practice and plenty of focus, they’ve been mastering how to multiply larger numbers step by step. The children have really embraced the challenge showing a lot of determination and teamwork as they solve problems. Not only are they sharpening their multiplication skills but they’re also building confidence. It’s exciting to watch them grow in their understanding and enjoy the process of problem-solving!
5HJ have been busy using their sewing skills to create soft toys inspired by the rainforest. They’ve been carefully stitching colourful animals and it’s been wonderful to see their creativity come to life. I can’t wait to see the final outcomes!
This week, 5CC put their creative minds to the test and began crafting their rainforest animal soft toys. This follows a sequence of lessons where the children have conducted market research on existing soft toys before redrafting designs of their own soft toy. Using a variety of stitches to attach details and sew their fabric together, it is brilliant to see their designs come to life!
On Thursday 27th November, Year 5 will be unveiling their soft toys and rainforest stories to the Year 2 children of Norton Infant School. Both projects will hopefully spread the message of looking after our environment, including its plants and animals.
To kick off Maths Week England 2025, Year 5 enjoyed working in pairs to solve MWE’s New York puzzle. After watching a short video, the children thrust into action counting squares, sharing systematic ways to go about solving this task.
Following our recent learning about square numbers, several groups noticed a pattern when they had found the number of walks on the 5 by 5 grid.
Our amazing children made waves at the Legacy swimming gala yesterday showing incredible skill, teamwork and sportsmanship. We are all so proud of their dedication and the fantastic medals they brought home – true champions in and out of the pool!
