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Mrs Burdett

Welcome to Axolotl Class

Axolotls are unique, aquatic salamanders native to lakes in central Mexico. Known for their remarkable ability to regenerate lost limbs, spinal cord tissue, and even parts of their heart and brain, axolotls are often called "Mexican walking fish," though they are not fish at all. They stay in their larval stage throughout their lives, a phenomenon called neoteny, meaning they retain gills and live underwater rather than undergoing metamorphosis into an adult form like most amphibians. These fascinating creatures have external, feathery gills that they use to breathe, and they can live for up to 15 years in captivity. Unfortunately, axolotls are endangered in the wild due to habitat loss and pollution, though they are popular in research and as pets.

Science - Forces

During the Autumn term, Year 5 have been learning about forces in science. They've explored different types of forces, including gravity and friction and how these forces affect the motion of objects. Through hands-on experiments, they've investigated how forces can make objects move, stop, or change direction, and they've learnt how forces are measured in terms of push and pull.

          

              

              

             

 

Victorians

In Year 5, students have been learning about the Victorian era, exploring key aspects of life during Queen Victoria's reign, including the industrial revolution, Victorian schools, and daily life. To bring this period to life, they had the exciting experience of having a Victorian teacher visit their class. Dressed in period costume, the teacher taught lessons in the style of a Victorian classroom, using traditional methods and discipline, giving students a firsthand glimpse into what education was like during the 19th century. It was a fun and immersive way to deepen their understanding of history!

            

             

            

The Fallen Moon

Although Year 5 students were unable to visit the Fallen Moon exhibition in Bridgwater, they still had an exciting opportunity to learn about space exploration through their visit to the pop-up planetarium at the Town Hall. They had the opportunity to journey through the stars and planets, discovering the wonders of the night sky in an immersive and interactive experience. It was an inspiring trip that sparked curiosity about space prior to our Space topic after Christmas.

         

The Fallen Moon Competition

A huge well done to the talented Year 5 students (Arthur, Amna and Janice) who finalised in the Fallen Moon art competition which was displayed at Bridgwater Library over half-term! Your creativity and hard work truly shone through in your amazing artwork, which captured the wonder and mystery of space in such a unique way. It’s fantastic to see your imagination come to life and we are so proud of your achievements.

Keep up the great work!