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Planet Paint Thematic Unit
In our Year 5 art lessons, we’ve been inspired by our Earth and Space topic to create some truly stunning artwork! We began by painting the Moon and the Sun, before moving on to design and paint our own imaginative planets. Throughout our work, we have been experimenting with different marks, textures, and techniques, as well as mixing colours to create new shades and tones. We explored how to use both watercolour and poster paints, and even added a touch of glitter to make o

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Nov 141 min read


Year 5 Space Day
What a fantastic day Year 5 have had! As part of our Earth and Space topic, we were completely immersed in a spectacular Science Dome experience. Inside the dome, we explored the wonders of our Solar System — journeying past the Moon, Jupiter, Saturn, and learning all about the Apollo missions. We also discovered fascinating facts about asteroids, comets, and meteoroids. One of the highlights of the day was getting to touch real rocks from the Moon and Mars — an incredible op

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Nov 141 min read


Anti-Bullying Week 2025 'Power For Good!'
All children across school took part in anti-bullying week and we kicked-started the week with everyone wearing Odd Socks to show how we are all individual and unique! This years theme was 'Power For Good' which was introduced in assembly to all children on 'Odd Socks Day'. The children were fantastic at recognising how 'power' could mean lots of different things and we discussed in assembly how the theme for the week was using our power for good, to prevent bullying. Each cl

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Nov 141 min read


Children In Need
Year 5 had a brilliant day raising money for #ChildrenInNeed They absolutely loved their “25 sponsored Challenge” where they had to complete a 25 lap three-legged relay! They worked really well in pairs and had lots of fun! Thank you for all the donations, what a brilliant end to the week!

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Nov 141 min read


The Extraordinaire DT Project
Year 5 have completed their first DT mission to design and make a time-keeping device for a Spaceman. They have been busy researching...

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Oct 31 min read


Year 5 Forces
Year 5 have had a great start in Science! During our Forces unit, we have been learning about Isaac Newton and his discovery of gravity. ...

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Sep 231 min read


Nut-Free School
Edward the Elder Primary School aims to be a Nut-Free school. The school aims to protect children who have allergies to nuts while also...

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Sep 91 min read


DT Project!
For our final Come Fly with Me - America DT project of the year, Year 5 did a fantastic job and researching, designing and making their...

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Jul 161 min read


Jackson Pollock Paintings!
Year 5's final homework of the year, inspired by Jackson Pollock's paintings, we had the challenge to create our own artwork!

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Jul 101 min read


Making Potions!
Year 5 had a fantastic afternoon at Wednesfield Academy for a Harry Potter chemistry lesson making potions!

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Jul 101 min read


Wild West Day!
Year 5's Wild West Day has been a fantastic start to our final topic - Come Fly with Me America! We started the day listening to a...

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Jul 21 min read


Volcanic Eruption!
Year 5 were able to see first hand the reaction that happens when vinegar and bicarbonate of soda is mixed together!

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Jul 11 min read


Letter from Kenya!
Year 5 received their letter back from our partner school in Braeburn Nanuki! It was so great to see the children our age in their own...

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Jun 241 min read


Year 5’s Singing in the Halls
Year 5 were lucky enough to take part in Singing In The Halls this year, which was organised by Wolverhampton Music Service. Around 3,000...

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Jun 21 min read


Summer Reading Challenge
The Story Garden Summer Reading Challenge launches on Saturday 5th July 2025 in England and Wales. Children can sign up at their local...

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May 221 min read


Y5's Visit to Wednesfield Academy
Year 5 had a fantastic afternoon visiting Wednesfield Academy. First, we settled into the DT classroom – which was an experience in...

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May 221 min read


Y5 Trip to Cadbury World!
A fantastic day at Cadbury World for our Year 5 class! We thoroughly enjoyed putting our Thematic topic 'Full of Beans' to the test and...

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May 81 min read



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Apr 300 min read


Roman Day for Year 5!
Year 5 took a step back into Ancient Rome today after learning the history of the Roman Empire. They fully immersed themselves as Roman...

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Mar 31 min read


Perfect Parachutes!
Year 5 completed a child led activity this week to conclude their forces unit. Using previous knowledge from their 'perfect parachute'...

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Feb 61 min read
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