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In year 5, we have been learning all about different trees and forests around the world. This week, we learned about different forest biomes and the sort of animals and plants that live there. We created some amazing fact files about different biomes we have learned about. Take a look!

October is Black History Month, an important opportunity to celebrate the history, achievements, contributions and experiences of Black people in Britain and around the world. It gives our children the opportunity to learn about significant individuals and events, explore different perspectives and celebrate the rich diversity of our society. At Tipton Green, we will be celebrating Black History Month across the school. Throughout October, children will take part in assemblie

Year 5 enjoyed welcoming visiting nurses into school to talk about puberty. The nurses explained the changes that can happen as we grow up in a clear, age-appropriate and understanding way, helping children to learn about the physical and emotional changes they may experience. The session encouraged thoughtful discussions and gave pupils the opportunity to ask questions in a supportive and informative environment.

As part of our annual Harvest Festival celebrations, we would like to invite the children to take part in supporting those in need within our community. This year, we are collecting donations for the Black Country Foodbank. Donations can be brought into school by Friday 2nd October. Suggested items include: Tinned foods (e.g. soup, beans, vegetables, fruit) Pasta, rice, and cereals Long-life milk and juice Biscuits and treats All contributions, no matter how big or small, wil

The children have settled really well into their Year 5 routine. They have been hooked on our first English unit which is a narrative - character description. The children enjoyed a clip called 'Broken - Rock, Paper, Scissors' and are enjoying getting to know the characters. Class 7 also enjoyed their first swimming session this week and are eager to go back.

Year 5 brought all of their science learning to life with an exciting trip to the National Space Centre in Leicester. During the visit, the children explored the fascinating exhibits, discovering a wealth of facts about space and science. One of the highlights of the day was the impressive Rocket Tower, where they saw real-life examples of space technology up close. The trip was a fantastic opportunity to deepen their understanding of space while inspiring curiosity and excit

Our Year 6 Summer Fete was a wonderful celebration filled with laughter, excitement and a real sense of community spirit. The children worked incredibly hard to organise the event, with the aim of raising money for their upcoming leavers’ fun day—and what a success it was! All classes joined us for an afternoon of summer fun and games, enjoying a wide range of activities carefully planned and run by our enthusiastic Year 6 pupils. From stalls and challenges to laughter-filled

Back by popular demand- Year 6 Summer Spectacular! We are excited to invite all pupils to our Year 6 Summer Fete, taking place on Monday 29th June! It promises to be a fantastic day filled with fun, laughter and plenty of activities for everyone to enjoy. Spending Money: Please bring up to £5.00 (in change if possible, rather than notes) to take part in the stalls and games. All activities are just 50p a go, so there are plenty of chances to join in! 🎯 What’s On? There will

We were delighted to welcome our dads and special male role models to our Father's Day celebration today. It was wonderful to see so many families spending quality time together and making special memories. The event was filled with fun and friendly competition as dads took part in a variety of sporting activities alongside their children, including basketball hoop challenges and beanbag throwing games. There were plenty of smiles, laughter, and encouragement as everyone got

Year 5 have been exploring the relative sizes of the planets in our solar system using play dough and rulers. The children were amazed by how little matter Mercury has compared to the other planets! They found dividing the play-dough "sausage" into fifths quite challenging, as there was so little to work with. It was wonderful to see great measuring skills, problem-solving, and perseverance in action throughout the lesson.

Children participated in a fun Digital Art workshop using IPads today which was kindly led by Mr Ashton from Engagedu. We have some fantastic artists in Year 5! Children used the app Sketch Book and investigated with a variety of colours and textures. They also learnt how to create a multi-layered image! This meant children could incorporate other images within their own artwork; whether these were images they had created themselves, or from the internet. Look at our amazing

Year 5 have begun their exciting new art topic: Cakes! This week, the children used charcoal pencils to produce observational drawings of a variety of cakes, carefully experimenting with texture, line and tone to bring their sketches to life.

Year 5 have enjoyed developing their silk painting skills through the study of Daniel Jean-Baptiste. Using his vibrant tropical artwork as inspiration, they created their own striking animal scenes filled with colour and creativity.

Year 5 are bringing their learning on life cycles to life by caring for their very own caterpillars. Over the coming weeks, they will observe the fascinating transformation as the caterpillars grow, form chrysalises, and eventually emerge as butterflies. This hands-on experience is a fantastic way to deepen their understanding of life cycles and witness nature in action.

In Year 5 Science, children explored plant reproduction through a hands-on investigation. They carefully dissected a tulip, identifying and examining the different parts of the plant involved in reproduction, such as the petals, anther and stigma. This practical activity helped bring their learning to life, allowing them to see first-hand how each part plays a role in the plant’s life cycle.

As part of their Raging Rivers Geography topic, Year 5 visited Carding Mill Valley to explore river features in a real-life setting. The children took part in a guided walk, a river study and river dipping, supported by National Trust volunteers. It was fantastic to see them confidently using their geographical knowledge while enjoying the beautiful Shropshire countryside. The children represented the school brilliantly and should be very proud of their enthusiasm and excell

We were absolutely blown away by the science projects that the children created for the science fair. It was wonderful to see the creativity, curiosity, and effort that went into each project. The children clearly learned a lot about science while investigating their ideas, and they were very proud to share what they had discovered. They really enjoyed exploring the other projects as well, asking questions and learning from one another. A big well done to all the children for

We had a wonderful time celebrating World Book Day in school. The children came dressed as their favourite book characters, and it was fantastic to see so many creative costumes around the school. The classroom doors were also decorated as book covers, transforming the corridors into a colourful celebration of stories and favourite books. Throughout the day, the children took part in a variety of activities to share their love of reading. They enjoyed visiting other classes t

Our reading ambassadors led an assembly at Silvertrees Infant School. Using the book Wombat Stew by Marcia K Vaughan and Pamela Lofts, they told the story about a very clever Dingo who had caught a wombat and decided to make a gooey, brewy, yummy, chewy wombat stew! However, when Wombat's friends decided to help, things went very wrong for Dingo. Our reading ambassadors worked hard to think of ideas to celebrate World Book Day, one of their ideas was to run a competition to