Over a period of five days, our Year 5 children embarked on an incredible adventure at PGL. Thrills, teamwork, and unforgettable memories were on the agenda as they conquered high ropes, bonded over campfires, and returned with new skills, friendships, and stories to share. Here are some highlights from this amazing experience!

An exciting adventure for our Year 5 students! They recently ventured to Go Ape and took on the Treetop Challenge with enthusiasm and determination. Navigating high ropes and thrilling obstacles, the children showcased their courage and resilience in the face of exciting challenges. The highlight of the day? The unanimous vote went to the heart-pounding zip line that provided an adrenaline rush like no other.

Step into the world of ancient Greece as our school celebrates Greek Day! Students don traditional togas, warrior outfits and laurel wreaths, immersing themselves in the rich history and culture of one of the world’s most influential civilizations. From bringing the Battle of Marathon to life and participating in lively debates inspired by the great philosophers, students embark on a journey through the golden age of Greece.  Through this immersive experience, students gain a deeper appreciation for the enduring legacy of ancient Greece and its profound impact on art, literature, philosophy, and democracy. Greek Day at our school is not just an event; it’s a celebration of learning, creativity, and the timeless wonders of a civilization that continues to inspire us today.

We celebrated Diwali in our special festival clothes, enjoying a delicious feast and reflectively thinking about Krishna’s pastimes. We enjoyed watching 5 Krishna’s performance, which told the story of Diwali. The children also had the pleasure of visiting local school and performing the story of Diwali to all the children in KS2. It was great to have a new audience!

Year 5 performed a mesmerising Christmas Carol Concert to their parents. They sang classic carols such as ‘We Three Kings’ and ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’. We have had great fun coming together as a year group. Whilst learning these carols, we unpicked the lyrics and thought about their historical and religious context. 

The spirit of Christmas is in the ‘togetherness’, it’s in the thought to which you put into thinking about others. It’s a selfless time, where we forgive, take stock of what’s important and become better versions of ourselves. 

Year 5 have been reading A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The children took part in an immersive workshop led by The Young Shakespeare Company, where they took on the role of the characters. They acted out the play and really explored how the characters would have been feeling. This helped the children really understand the themes that run through the story and fed into their writing, when they wrote a synopsis about the story.

Year 5 took part in a fabulous Earth and Space workshop led by Dr Gareth Francis. This hands-on experience provided the children with the opportunity to observe and participate in demonstrations and hands-on experiments. The children learnt about the solar system and why planets move in circular orbits, explored the rotation of the earth using globes and torches and investigated the different temperatures of the planets.