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This week, the children completed their final mixed-media portrait pieces , bringing together all the skills they have developed throughout our art unit. They explored portraiture , focusing on facial features, shape and proportion, before experimenting with colour, pattern and collage . As part of their learning, the children studied the work of Liverpool-based artist Chila Kumari Singh Burman , taking inspiration from her bold use of colour and mixed media to create expressive, vibrant...

In Year 5 Physical Education, pupils have been learning all about cricket , developing their understanding of the game and its basic skills. Over recent lessons, children have been introduced to the fundamental rules of cricket and the different roles played within a team. This week, the focus was on throwing techniques . Pupils practised how to throw with accuracy and control, learning the importance of correct grip, body position, and follow-through. Using these skills, they took part in...

In Year 5 Art & Design this term, pupils have been exploring continuous line drawing  – a technique where the pencil stays on the page at all times. This challenged children to slow down, observe carefully, and embrace the idea that artwork does not need to be perfect to be successful. A key focus of this unit was learning that mistakes are part of the creative process . By not lifting the pencil, pupils quickly realised they couldn’t erase or correct lines in the usual way. Instead, they...