Welcome to Katherine Johnson Class

 

Hello and welcome to our class! Our teacher is Miss Mannifield and we will also be joined by Mrs Brook. Our class is a safe, positive environment for learning and growth. As a class, we wrote the 5 most valued things we believe we should be as a class:

1.       To be a positive role model in and out of the classroom.

2.       Everyone is human so don’t treat them differently.

3.       Respect, listen and include other people.

4.       Treat people how you want to be treated.

5.       Have an ‘I can, I will’ attitude. 

As the oldest children in the school, we will take on lots of extra responsibilities in and out of the classroom such as hall monitors, playleaders, collective worship set up, charity and helping staff around school with as much as we can! 

Our classroom is a bright, calm and relaxing environment where we showcase all that we love about learning from reading to History to Spiritual spaces!

We hope to have a fantastic year together and keep you up to date with our adventures through learning!

Katherine Johnson Class - Spring Term 2025

Reversible and Irreversible Changes in Science 

In Science, year 5 have been looking at reversible and irreversible changes. To show an irreversible change, the children produced a mixture of bicarbonate of soda and vinegar to create a new substance that then created a reaction when we put it into a small container with a cork in it! Super work year 5!

Victorian Britain

This half term, year 5 have been learning all about Victorian Britain and how it has  influenced our local area. Following on from our lesson about life for children in Victorian Britain, we discussed the different jobs that were popular in the 19th century and how they continued into modern times. They had a special visit from Miss Mannifield's dad, who used to be a coal miner, and the children asked plenty of interesting questions. We researched about our history using the Denby Dale and Kirkburton archives and found some really interesting comparisons. Brilliant work year 5!

Happiness Ambassadors

To start Week 4 of Spring Term, our happiness ambassadors surprised us by running their own joke competition for our class! We are so lucky to have such thoughtful and creative children who have organised this in their own time, just to put a smile on our faces. 

I can't wait to hear these jokes! 

Computer Programming

In computing, Year 5 have been looking at programming microbits. We have discussed the features of the microbit and the different algorithms you can create featuring inputs, outputs and variables. The children have created name badges, mini micro pets and step counters! 

Boxercise

KS2 started their Spring PE lessons with a Boxercise Session on Tuesday which was kindly led by Mr Morris from Shelley College and Mr Morelli from Scissett Middle School. Year 3, 4 and 5 had a great time learning a new skill.

 

Katherine Johnson Class - Autumn Term 2024

Reflection
This week in Science, Year 5 have been investigating reflection. We discovered what would happen if we shone a beam of light into a highly reflective surface. We had lots of interesting discussions about why light might behave that way linking back to our previous learning. The children learnt that the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection and they investigated this using scientific equipment and vocabulary. Super work!
Emperor Penguins
In Year 5 we are beginning to write a non-chronological report on emperor penguins!
 
As a class, we have been researching all about how emperor penguins live and what protects them. That's where things get messy!
In order to understand how blubber keeps sea animals warm, we put our hands in ice cold water, one covered in margarine and one not. The hand that was covered in margarine was kept a lot warmer and the margarine acted as our 'blubber'.
 
Brilliant work from Year 5- I can't wait to see how our non-chronological reports turn out! 
Oceans
 
As part of our new Geography topic, Year 5 have been looking at how we use oceans and why they are important. From trading (exporting and importing), to effects on global warming and plotting trading routes! Fantastic map work Year 5!
Seeing Light
This week in Science, Year 5 have started their new topic on seeing light. We learnt that light is a form of energy, how it travels and what causes shadows. The children wrote some beautiful explanations in their books and looked at hand shadows puppets! 
 
Ancient Greek Day
Year 5 took part in a Greek day to celebrate the end of their Ancient Greek topic!
They designed mythical creatures, worked as a team to build their own Parthenon and tried some delicious Greek food. 
 
Miss Mannifield is very proud of Year 5 this half term. What a fantastic start to the year!
 
Maps and Typography
 
Year 5 have worked really hard on their Maps and Typography unit. We have explored how designers can use different fonts and layouts to convey mood and messages.  We are now combining our skills to create visual maps.
Year 2 and Year 5 Class Share
 
Year 2 and year 5 have had a wonderful morning sharing their reading books. The older children were wonderful at helping the younger children with their blending. Great teamwork and lovely partnerships. Miss Shaw and Miss Mannifield were very impressed. Well done ðŸ˜€
 

Playleader Training

Mr Morelli visited Year 5 today to run playleader training for the class. The children have been great role models to the younger pupils already and are very much looking forward to taking on their new job in school.

 

Phases of the Moon

This week in Science, Year 5 have been learning about the phases of the moon by eating a biscuits (yes, really!) 

Bit by bit, we ate certain sections of our biscuits, representing stages of the moons 28 day cycle, from waxing gibbous to a new moon- when we got to eat the whole lot! What a yummy way to remember our scientific learning!
 

Athenian and Spartan Culture

Today, Year 5 have learnt about Athenian and Spartan culture, customs and beliefs. They then had to prepare a balanced argument in groups ready for a whole class debate. Miss Mannifield was impressed with their debating and discussion skills as well as their maturity. 

Internet Safety

In computing, Year 5 have been looking at staying safe online. We looked at positive digital footprints and how important it is to keep your information safe and not to cause harm towards anyone online. The children explored the free resource Interland, answering questions on online safety. We also had great discussions as a class. 
 
If your child would like to access this resource which helps increase knowledge through fun interactive games, here is the link: 
 

How the Earth Rotates

Today, the children have learnt about how the rotation of the Earth creates day and night. We looked specifically at different time zones across the world (UTC), researching this in pars and comparing our findings together as a class. We also developed our thinking skills by discussing big questions like: What would life look like on other planets and what would you need to survive? 

First Week Back at School

This week year 5 have learnt all about our class scientist Katherine Johnson. We read the book 'Counting on Katherine' all about the struggles she faced and her achievements despite all of that. The children researched information about Johnson's life and wrote a beautiful first writing piece in their English books. We also liked how the book explained the trajectory of space flights so we decided to give it a go ourselves with some paper airplanes! The children thought about the Maths needed for the angle to take off and the amount of force needed to get their 'rockets' from Earth to the Moon - Just like Katherine Johnson had to do all those years ago. Brilliant work from Year 5 this week!

Roman Numerals

This week, Year 5 are looking at Roman Numerals. To help us understand the values, we played connect 4 with our very own Roman Numeral dice! The children had to not only read  and understand the numeral, but also think strategically to block their opponents. We also worked out dates in years for Miss Mannifield's bonus challenge. Brilliant work in the first week back!

 

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