Year 5 - Heron

Sounds of the Street Music Workshop - December 2025

This week, our Year 5 pupils were treated to an unforgettable musical experience as Sounds of the Street Music visited our school for a special workshop. The group, known for their exciting, high-impact music residencies, brought an energetic three-piece band that instantly captured everyone’s attention.

The session blended live performance with active participation, giving pupils the chance not only to listen, but to become part of the music themselves. Children joined in through clapping, body percussion and singing, creating a lively and collaborative atmosphere. The musicians demonstrated how rhythm, melody and teamwork all come together to make a powerful musical performance.

Throughout the workshop, pupils enjoyed a dynamic mix of mini-concert moments and hands-on activities. They were encouraged to explore their own creativity, experiment with sound, and experience the joy of making music as a group.

It was a fantastic opportunity for our Year 5 students to learn from professional musicians, gain confidence and be inspired by live music. A huge thank-you to Sounds of the Street Music for delivering such an engaging and memorable experience—we can’t wait to welcome them back again!

Y5 Sound of the street

Year 5 Dance showdown: 26th November 2025

Year 5 Shine at the Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre!

Our Year 5 children had the wonderful opportunity to attend a vibrant dance performance at the Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre, hosted by Premier Sport. It was a celebration filled with colour, rhythm, and an incredible sense of achievement. One that our pupils will remember for a long time!

For the past ten weeks, Emily Caddy and her fantastic team have been working closely with our Year 5 children every Friday, teaching them a specially-choreographed dance inspired by Rio. Their dedication, energy, and creativity have been exceptional, and we are incredibly grateful for the time and passion they have poured into this project.

When the moment finally arrived, the children absolutely lit up the stage. With feathers, flair, and plenty of carnival spirit, they performed with confidence and joy—truly channelling their inner Rio dancers! The atmosphere was electric, and the pride on their faces said it all.

A huge thank you to Emily, her team at Premier Sport, and the staff at the Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre for providing such a memorable experience.

And of course—well done, Year 5! Your hard work and enthusiasm paid off beautifully. We couldn’t be prouder. 

Y5 Dance

Gaia Artwork and Explore the Wonders of Space! 🌍✨

Today, Heron Class had a truly out-of-this-world experience when we travelled to the Town Hall to see the Gaia artwork, the famous creation by artist Luke Jerram. This breath-taking installation featured a giant, detailed image of planet Earth, giving us a completely new perspective of our home from space. Standing beneath the illuminated globe made us feel like astronauts floating high above the world!

After admiring the stunning Gaia display, we took part in an exciting Space Kids workshop. During the workshop, we learned all about the planets in our solar system. From the scorching heat of Mercury to the icy rings of Saturn. The talk was fun and interactive. It helped us understand just how amazing our universe is.

We returned to school feeling inspired, curious, and ready to explore more about space (Spring Term) and our beautiful planet Earth. Such an unforgettable experience! 🚀🌎

Remembering Together - November 2025

The children looked smart and respectful in their uniforms, showing their commitment not only to their clubs but also to remembering the bravery of others. During our class discussions, we talked about why we wear poppies, what the two-minute silence means, and how we can all show kindness, courage, and respect—values that link closely with the Brownie and Cubs promises.

Heron Class reflected thoughtfully on stories of remembrance. It was incredible to take part in the silence within Town Hall on our trip. 

🌈 Tie-Dye Fun and Carnival Vibes! 🎉 October 2025

Over the past few weeks, Heron class has been bursting with colour and creativity as the children designed and made their very own tie-dye t-shirts in preparation for our much-anticipated Carnival Parade!

Although the weather had other ideas and we had to move our parade indoors, that didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits. The hall came alive with music, smiles, and a sea of swirling colours as the children proudly showed off their unique creations, dancing and marching to the tune of “Golden.”

To top it all off, we were treated to an energetic performance from Year 6, who showcased their samba skills and filled the hall with their amazing rhythms and carnival energy.

It was a truly joyful celebration of creativity, teamwork, and fun – proof that a little rain can’t stop the sunshine in our school! ☀️🎨🥁

🌊 Simonsbath Rivers Trip

We had exploring the beautiful landscapes of Exmoor and discovering the wonders of the River Ex!

We set off on a river walk to find the source of the river. It was amazing to see where the water first begins its journey down through the valleys. Along the way, we talked about how rivers change shape as they travel and spotted different features like meanders, river cliffs, and beaches.

We took some time to sketch a section of the river, carefully labelling features such as the river beach and river cliff. Everyone concentrated so well, producing some really detailed and thoughtful drawings.

In the afternoon, we got hands-on with our river experiments – measuring the speed of the flow, transecting the river, and carrying out pebble grading to see how stones change in size and shape along the river’s course.

It was an unforgettable day of learning, adventure, teamwork and getting stuck in traffic (apologies!). We all came away with muddy boots, big smiles, and a much deeper understanding of how rivers shape our landscape.

🧲 Magnetic Discoveries - October 2025

Heron scientists explored the fascinating world of magnets! Each child had their own magnet and set out to test a variety of materials to see which ones were magnetic. They carefully placed their magnets close to different objects and recorded their observations, discovering which materials were attracted to magnets and which weren’t. It was exciting to see their curiosity in action as they experimented, predicted, and learned through hands-on investigation.

Our classroom was buzzing with questions, discoveries, and “wow” moments—an electrifying start to our exploration of magnetism!

🌈 Tie-Dye Practice - September 2025

We had lots of fun experimenting with colours by making practice tie-dye using baby wipes and felt tip pens. The children carefully folded their wipes, put elastic bands around them, and then coloured them to create their desired designs. We played around with colour and patterns, getting ready for when we make our T-shirts! ✨

It was a brilliant way to explore colour mixing and design, and everyone loved seeing their creations transform into unique tie-dye masterpieces.

Welcome Back - September 2025

t's been a wonderful start to Year 5 with all the class coming back feeling positive and full of smiles. 

We have been learning about the importance of having a growth mindset and how this linked to our behaviour for learning. 

We have all written an individual motto that is displayed in the classroom to look at when we are finding things tricky. We also took on a challenge to make the tallest tower from 10 sheets of paper and sticky tape. We needed to work collaboratively and have a growth mindset to do this.

Carymoor Environmental Centre - July 2025

On Wednesday 9th July, our class went on an exciting trip to Carymoor Environmental Centre, where we took part in five amazing hands-on activities that helped us step back in time and connect with nature.

Our first activity was an archaeological dig, where we became real-life archaeologists! We used tools to carefully uncover hidden artefacts buried in the ground. It was fascinating to discover what people from the past might have used in their daily lives. We named each object and matched it to the class of people it belonged to. 

Next, we tried orienteering, using maps and clues to find our way around the site. It tested our teamwork, navigation skills, and patience—but we had lots of fun exploring the area together. Each time we got to a marker we had to solve a riddle or answer a question about the vikings. 

We then took on the Rune Challenge, where we learned about Viking runes and solved puzzles using ancient symbols. It was like cracking secret codes from the past!

After that, we had a go at grinding grain using replica quern stones, just like people in the Iron Age would have done. It was harder than it looked, but we managed to grind wheat into flour and learned how important this task would have been in ancient times. Did you know it would have taken over 3 hours to make enough flour for 40 bread rolls!

Finally, we tried our hand at weaving willow plates. Using natural willow branches, we created beautiful plates by carefully bending and weaving the material together. It took patience and focus, but we were all proud of our creations.

Overall, it was a fantastic day full of learning, teamwork, and outdoor adventure. Thank you to the staff at Carymoor for such a memorable experience!

See the pictures below :)

Forest School Day - July 2025

We had a blast connecting with nature and learning new skills. We had a go at whittling, carefully carving sticks into magic wands. We then worked on building rafts. We used sticks, string, and other natural materials to create floating creations. The children got their hands dirty with clay, crafting little faces and creatures that they then attached to the trunks of trees. These clay faces added a magical touch to the forest school area, giving the trees personalities and turning them into whimsical works of art.

It was a full day of learning through play, teamwork, and hands-on activities—exactly what Forest School is all about!

Health and Sports Week - SPORTS DAY! - June 2025

Please see all the photos from an incredible Sports Day! The children showed excellent perseverance, team work and effort throughout. A big thank-you to Miss Bryant for organising such an incredible day and th BCA Student leaders. 

Heron Sports Day

Health and Sports Week - Day 3 and 4 - June 2025

Orienteering, Tag Rugby, Just Dance, Table Tennis, Yoga and much much more!

Heron Sports Festival

Health and Sports Week - Day 1 - June 2025

Today we explored the game 'Dartmoor 3 ball' which is very similar to rounders. To play this game, you have to catch and throw a ball, hit a tennis ball with a racquet and then kick a football, during which time the fielders must stay still. Only after all 3 balls have been hit/kicked can the fielders move while the batter runs around the marked area. 

We had great fun :)

Heron - Dartmoor Ball

Today we also explored how nutrition helps to keep our bodies healthy and why athletes may need high-calorie diets. Along with some PHSE focused around the impact of wellbeing and excerise on our bodies. 

Baskbetball Workshop - June 2025

Heron - Basketball

Modroc - May 2025

Science - Dissecting Flowers - April 2025

Today we investigated the different parts of a flower by dissecting tulips.

Heron Class - Flowers

DT - Cooking Beancakes - March 2025

Today we create our own Anglo-Saxon traditional tasty treat - beancakes. The taste test reactions were mostly positive thanks to adding slightly more honey that our recipe called for. 

World Book Day - March 2025

We had a great day dressing up and accessing the BBC live learning lesson today. We were a part of children in schools across the UK will reading a book they love for 60 seconds, all at the same time - it was incredible!

Y5 Heron WBD 2025

Live Debate - January 2025

During our latest English unit, we have been writing a balanced argument. To bring our writing alive and to serve as a real-world purpose we then held a live debate, discussing the topic, 'Should Gaming Be Taught In Schools?' 

The children themselves had strong opinions on this topic but were able to give convincing speeches for ‘For’ and Against’ the topic.

Y5 Heron - Class Debate

Roman Chariots - December 2024

Throughout today Heron class created their very own Roman Chariot. They measured, cut and stapled the wood together to make a chassis before designing their very own chariot. Finally adding on the wheels. 

They turned out magnificently!

Roman Day - November 2024

Heron class took part in a virtual Roman workshop focusing on the life of a Roman soldier at the fortress of Caerleon in Wales.  The children took part in a Roman Boot camp and followed the commands of our Centurion and workshop leader. The children also worked in small groups to hot seat a Roman soldier and find out all about their life in the Roman army.

The children were also able to explore some real-life Roman Artefacts. They predicted what they thought each item was before finding out what they were actually used for.

Heron Class - Roman Day