Category: Year 5
Year 5 Runaway’s End Student feedback
All of the children on the Year 5 residential had a brilliant time, we had some great feedback from their time at Runaway’s End Outdoor Centre. ‘Amazing, I had so much fun‘, ‘I loved it so much, I didn’t want to leave!’, ‘I enjoyed sharing a pod with my friends and experiencing it together’, ‘The activities were thrilling,…
Liquid Nitrogen Workshop – Reception to Year 6
Lyndhurst was fortunate enough to be visited by Air Products, who put on an amazing demonstration using liquid nitrogen. Questions such as, can you freeze a banana, does a frozen bouncy ball bounce, and what does frozen lettuce taste like were all answered in a hands-on demonstration. The science behind it was discussed too, as…
Children’s Business Fair Assembly
Years 3 to 6 were fortunate enough to have a visit from the Children’s Business Fair this week, in which the idea of an entrepreneur was discussed and how to go about starting your own business. The amazing people at the Children’s Business Fair provide children a platform in which to create, market and sell…
LAMDA exams
31 children took their LAMDA acting exams on Wednesday. They all performed their poems or scenes in front of the examiner and answered her questions. The children all enjoyed the experience even if some of them were a little nervous before they went in. I am sure they all did wonderfully and should be proud…
Year 5 and 6 Athletics at Barfield School
A great day for Athletics at Barfield School! All of year 5 & 6 pupils took part in a range of athletic events including high jump and turbo javelin. We had some great performances from everyone, a special mention to Buck for his effort in the long jump and 50m sprint. Go team Lyndhurst!
Year 5 Runway’s End Outdoor Centre
Year 5 had great fun on their residential trip to Runway’s End Outdoor Centre. They were lucky enough to do a range of activities, including kayaking, raft building and rock climbing. Fortunately not too many children got wet! The children also competed to be the ace marksman in both archery and air rifle shooting –…
Year 5 Music Plus lessons
The year 5’s were lucky this year to begin the all new ‘Music Plus’ lessons with Mrs Peacock. This is a bonus music lesson, on top of their regular timetable and weekly class music. So far the lessons have consisted of looking at famous Composers, paying particular attention to Amedeus Motzart and Ludwig Van Beethoven. During…
Art galore…easter egg packaging, Greek pots and Coats of Arms
The art cupboard has been adorned with some more amazing artwork produced by our Year 5 and Year 1 students. Year 5 got to design and create their own Easter egg packaging. They thought about the current designs of packaging available on the shelves and used this as inspiration for their designs. Mrs Dodds, our…
LAMDA presentations for Year 4 to 6
The LAMDA actors performed their poems and monologues for their parents in the Deacon Hall. They all gave confident performances, and it was lovely to see how the students’ progress through the grades. The children enjoyed seeing each other acting as well. This was good performance practice before they take their exams next week. The…
Year 5 musical birthday treats
It was two of our Year 5 students’ birthday’s and as a special treat Mrs Peacock, one of our lovely Music Teachers, agreed to their request of Ukulele as a special music lesson! They did not disappoint and took on the 2-chord version of Katy Perry’s ‘Roar’, which was featured in the coronation concert of…
