Year 5

This term, Year 5 visited Kenilworth Castle which was famously gifted to Robert Dudley by Elizabeth I.  First built in the 1120s, and a royal castle for most of its history, it was expanded by King John, John of Gaunt and Henry V. Over the years it has played host to many important and royal…

Year 5 had an awesome time with Atomic Tom learning about atoms and reactions. A big thank you to him for helping to make our learning so much fun.  

There’s no room 13 in the creepy Cow’s Nest Hotel … or is there? Althorp are enjoying this spooky, suspense story by Robert Swindells. Come see our lantern to celebrate our reading.

Year 5 went to Kings Park Tennis Centre on Friday 27th September for their Young Leader training. They participated in lots of activities and they were a credit to the school – their behaviour and team work was excellent. We look forward to getting the Young Leaders involved in school clubs and lunchtime activities.

Year 5 kicked off their learning about space this term with a stellar performance about Neil Armstrong and his team of famous astronauts. The assembly was an exciting demonstration of what happened in the race to land on the moon in the 1960s. Pupils conducted a chat show to interview astronauts, re-enacted scenes from their…

Althorp share their warning tales. Beware ye who dare to enter here!