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 method of column 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!
Our class had a fantastic visit from an animal expert who introduced us to some incredible creatures — including a snake, tarantula, skunk and meerkat! The pupils loved getting up close to the animals, learning about their unique habitats and discovering what they like to eat.
It was an unforgettable hands-on learning experience!
The first sporting fixtures of the academic year saw two NJS teams travel to Owston Park Primary for thrilling football tournaments over the last two weeks.
First up, on Thursday 2nd October, our Year 5/6 team competed in the Legacy Sport Yorkshire tournament. After progressing from their group, they secured a dramatic quarter-final victory against Balby on penalties. A hard-fought semi-final draw against eventual runners-up, Kirk Sandal, led to another tense shootout where NJS were narrowly defeated. However, the team clinched a brilliant third place, with defender Toby D sealing the win in the bronze final with a fantastic ‘top bins’ penalty.
The following week, on Thursday 9th October, it was the Year 3/4 team’s turn. They successfully navigated the group stage, which included a tense draw against fellow trust school, Plover Primary. After winning their quarter-final, they faced a strong Richmond Hill side in the semis, whose powerful forward play proved decisive.
Both teams represented the school with skill, determination, and excellent sportsmanship. A huge well done to all our players for such a fantastic start to the sporting calendar!
This week, Year 5 have been putting their creativity and research skills to the test by planning and writing their very own Amazon Rainforest Survival Guides.
From deadly predators to poisonous fruits, the children explored the challenges of surviving in one of the world’s most extreme environments. They thought carefully about the skills, equipment and knowledge needed to stay safe, and presented their ideas through engaging writing filled with detail and imagination.
During Crew Week, Year 5 explored the question: “How can our crew be strengthened by acts of service to others?”
Drawing on our character traits of respect, compassion, and quality & craftsmanship, the children created beautiful gifts which were delivered to residents at The Laurels Residential Care Home. Both the children and residents thoroughly enjoyed spending time together — a heartwarming experience for all.
