We were trying to represent and compare decimal numbers in maths today. We were getting there. Do you know why 0.4 is bigger than 0.234? @kestrelmead

More amazing homework from the Woodpeckers. Choosing the homework award is getting to be a real challenge @kestrelmead

Conducting experiments to identify the properties of materials #curiosity @kestrelmead

Year 5 were familiarising themselves with units of measure today, and trying to make and improve their estimating skills.

In English today we thought about the events in Kensuke's Kingdom and mapped out how he felt and why. @kestrelmead

Working on embedded clauses in grammar this morning. Surround them with commas, guys!

If you're wondering how it feels to be an Anglo-Saxon warrior or king, ask Year 5. @kestrelsfield

Year 5 were learning how to keep safe in case of a fire today. #curiosity #Respect @kestrelmead

Some recently discovered Anglo-Saxon jewellery. #creativity @kestrelmead

Investigating negative numbers in context today, with a side order of reading scales and using thermometers.

On our way to build a fire #adventure #nosnow #kestrelsfield

Getting some exercise before our activity # conkers #HealthyLiving @kestrelmead

Getting instruction and building shelters in the forest # survival #teamwork @kestrelmead

Fire! We're ready to be stranded on Kensuke's island. @kestrelmead

World book day in year 5 #bookblanket @kestrelmead

World book day in year 5 #dropeverythingandread @kestrelmead

Big shout out to Mr Thomason! Everyday this week, he has carried heavy bags full of supplies for The Mead Educational Trust Christmas hug. Some of his family and friends live in Wales, so they’ve donated money for him to go out and buy the supplies to top up all the class’s boxes. Kestrel Mead Primary Academy

Well done Zayden for winning the mini-chef challenge. Ready, steady, bake!@kestrelmead

Well done Ziyad, a very worthy Reconnection Hero: hardworking, kind and thoughtful.

Discovering the challenges of lip reading in year 6 for national disability day @kestrelmead Mrs Clarke KMPA Miss_Bowe KMPA #notalldisabilitiesarevisible