In computing, 5P have been using their sequencing and debugging skills to program their robot to carry out certain instructions in coding. They have been learning how to use loops and simple algorithms. MoorsidePA #moorsidepa #moorsidepacomputing

In computing, 5P have been learning about debugging in their skill-building lesson. MoorsidePA #moorsidepa #moorsidepacomputing

In PE, 5P have been perfecting their throwing techniques. We looked at different techniques and which ones worked best to help us throw the javelin the furthest. MoorsidePA #moorsidepa #moorsidepape

In #moorsidepaenglish 5P have been publishing their narratives based on the book Tamarind and the Star of Ishta. MoorsidePA #moorsidepa

In science, year 5 have been learning about the solar system. They researched the planets and found out different facts about them and then drew them looking at where they are positioned in the solar system. MoorsidePA #moorsidepa #moorsidepascience

In #moorsidepacomputing year 5 have been creating dance animations with code including using timed events MoorsidePA #moorsidepa

In English, 5P have been researching facts about India for their persuasive leaflet that they will be writing next week. MoorsidePA #moorsidepa #moorsidepaenglish #moorsidepacomputing

Today, 5P have been publishing their persuasive leaflets on India. MoorsidePA #moorsidepa #moorsidepaenglish

What a fantastic first week we have had in 5P. We have been focusing on our school values: collaboration, aspiration, understanding and pride and completed various activities around these. #moorsidepa #moorsidepapersonaldevelopment

In textiles in DT, we have been making purses and wallets for a person during World War 1. We wrote a brief, planned, made and evaluated our product MoorsidePA #moorsidepa #moorsidepadt

This week, 5P were very lucky to have a visit from mini medics to give them some basic first aid training. @moorsidepa #moorsidepa #moorsidepapersonaldevelopment

What a great packed day we have had celebrating World Book day. We have wrote our own poems, had a visit from an author, visited our school library and read to the reception children @moorsidepa #moorsidepa #moorsidepareading #moorsidepaenglish

This afternoon in Personal Development, the children took part in a debate around how to live a healthy lifestyle. They used their oracy skills to agree, disagree and challenge each other’s views in a respectful way. #moorsidepa #moorsidepapersonaldevelopment #moorsidepaoracy

In maths this week, the children used concrete resources to help with their understanding of cubic centimetres and volume. They investigated how they could make different shapes with the same volume. #moorsidepa #moorsidepamaths