Thespians Look Out - Year 5 About!

Half Term 4 was very exciting and busy for us, besides the ongoing preparation for the Year 4 & 5 Spring Production of ‘Treasure Island’, we attended the ‘Online Safety Roadshow’ at the Civic Hall in Blackshots, celebrated Commonwealth Day & Holi (Festival of colours). In Mathematics we learned about fractions and how to apply our knowledge to solve worded problems. During our English lessons we explored the features of play scripts and how to write clear precise instructions in order to create a paper aeroplane, which was the focus of Science Week.

Finally, on the 27th  & 28th March we performed ‘Treasure Island’ to our parents; the dedication and commitment over the last term resulted in successful (according to the fabulous comments of parents) performances.

Here are some quotes to illustrate the pupils' perspective:

Bethany, Actor
'All the actors went through a stage of being nervous and scared; remembering your lines, speaking with a loud and clear voice whilst performing the right action at the appropriate time. I was proud of myself as I am not usually someone who speaks in front of lots of people.'
Eva, Dancer 
'All the dancers had been practising their dances and making sure they were perfect on the day. I felt really nervous about it because I did not want to get it wrong.'
Aiden, Choir
'We had lots of rehearsals to practise all the lyrics, which was sometimes boring, but it was worth it. We enjoyed performing it to the rest of the school and especially to our parents. It was fun and most people enjoyed wearing the costumes.'