Year 5 Class News

Return of Leeds Sky Ride

Posted on Monday 08 June 2015 by Mrs Taylor

Join the cycling revolution in Leeds as Sky Ride returns for its third year bringing thousands of cyclists and spectators to a traffic free city centre.

The free family friendly mass-participation bike ride takes place on Sunday 14 June 10am – 3pm. Registration is now open at  and people are being encouraged to sign up fast as places are filling up.

Previous years have proved to be very successful attracting more than 8,500 people of all ages and abilities, with many more lining the streets to cheer along friends, relatives and loved ones.

For those not jumping on a bike there is plenty to get involved with thanks to the return of the “Tricks and Tunes” area featuring top DJs as well as pro BMX and mountain bikers performing jaw-dropping stunts not for the faint-hearted.

Riders can look forward to starting from the same point, on The Headrow, as cycling legends during last summer’s “Grandest of Grand Départs”. They will also pass iconic city landmarks from Leeds University to the town hall and First Direct Arena.

Riders can challenge family and friends in the Sprint Zone, experience the sensory tunnel and find out more about cycling opportunities in Leeds. Bike experts at Halfords are offering a free bike safety check to everyone who registers and will be on hand to help out with any last minute problems. Join the cycling revolution in Leeds as Sky Ride returns for its third year bringing thousands of cyclists and spectators to a traffic free city centre.

The event is one of 15 to be held nationally and is part of a continuing partnership between Leeds City Council, British Cycling, Sky and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority which aims to encourage more people to get cycling.

 

Fire Safety

Posted on Tuesday 02 June 2015 by Mr Wilks

This afternoon, Rob and Steve from Moortown Fire Station talked to us about how we can ensure we stay safe if we encounter a fire.

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SEAL Changes and manners

Posted on Monday 01 June 2015 by Mrs Taylor

As we enter our final half term, the next SEAL theme looks at Changes, starting from next week.

This week, we begin with a focus on manners and  I cover my mouth (when I cough, sneeze or yawn) is our weekly statement.

The ‘Vampire method’ can help to prevent germs spreading. By coughing or sneezing into our elbow, germs are not spread into the air or on our hands which may contaminate other things.

Here is how it’s done.

Don’t forget to ‘use your sleeve to cough and sneeze’.

Walk Leeds walking festival

Posted on Sunday 31 May 2015 by Mrs Taylor

Following our Walk to School week, Walk Leeds is a week-long walking festival from the 31 May to 07 June.

The Walks Diary lists all the walks taking place.

 

696 journeys on foot

Posted on Saturday 23 May 2015 by Mrs Taylor

As we come to the end of Walk to School Week, there have been 696 journeys to school on foot and the class competition was very close.

  • Reception  118
  • Year 1 107
  • Year 2 80
  • Year 3 111
  • Year 4 107
  • Year 5 100
  • Year 6 73

So, winning by just seven journeys, Reception will receive the martial arts session with John from White Rose Martial Arts, who runs one of our after-school clubs, after the half term break.

Here are some comments made by children about their journeys to school on foot:

  • ‘The walk made me feel happy and energetic.’
  • ‘We enjoyed meeting friends on the way and looking at different types of houses.’
  • ‘We felt safe because there were safe places to cross and a lolly pop lady too.’
  • ‘I felt fresh, awake and ready to learn.’
  • ‘We enjoyed talking about the day ahead.’
  • ‘There was no cost involved and we picked up litter on the way.’
  • ‘We made a difference by leaving the car at home.’
  • ‘We had fun by learning spellings and times tables.’
  • ‘It was quicker and we didn’t get stuck in any traffic.’
  • ‘We had great talking time, time to plan the day and after-school activities.’

We’re sure you’ll agree these are all great benefits of walking to school.  Have a look at our walk to school video for some more facts to persuade you to use a sustainable method of travelling to school, in turn reducing congestion at the school gates.

Well done to our Where’s Wally? competition winners, too.

Let’s hope these numbers increase over the summer months along with journeys by bike and scooter.

Homework of the week

Posted on Friday 22 May 2015 by Mr Wilks

Below are the previous creative homeworks of the week. Sorry for not posting earlier!

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‘Who do you think you are?’ homeworks

Posted on Friday 22 May 2015 by Mr Wilks

Below are the five excellent that we chose to be our homeworks of the week:

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What is a community?

Posted on Wednesday 20 May 2015 by Mr Wilks

Mr Dunn, a student from Leeds Beckett University talked to is about what a community is and how a university is a community and also part of our larger community.

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Community Day

Posted on Wednesday 20 May 2015 by Mr Wilks

We visited the Marjorie and Arnold Ziff centre this morning to find out about how they help different people in our local community.

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Identity

Posted on Tuesday 19 May 2015 by Mr Wilks

This morning, Miss Farrell has been helping us learn about who we are and what different things make up our identity.

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