In grade 5 we have been learning all about Cape Town and Cairo. We exercised our Geography skills by exploring the different weather patterns, as well comparing these two cities on a map and even looked at getting to Cairo from Cape Town! We learnt how to read weather maps and even did our very own weather forecast and presented[Read More…]

The Grade 5s arrived back to school ready to tackle Term 4 head on. They were in high spirits and super excited that this will be the last “first day of term” in Grade 5.                      A Care Circle was held on their highlights and lowlights of their holiday as well as their expectations for this term. Time has[Read More…]

The Grade 5’s were in full bloom recently as they arrived at school with great excitement to celebrate the first day of spring. Spring bling was celebrated with paper flowers, flower head bands and even some flowers for their teachers!   Grade 5 Slabber were thrilled when they took the Intermediate Phase win for the day after they put so[Read More…]

The wheels on the bus went round and round as we made our way through a cold and chilly morning to the spectacular V&A Waterfront. Emotions were running high as the kids were super excited to be greeted by the exceptional design of the Zeitz MOCAA museum of contemporary arts.                       [Read More…]

“Animation is not the art of drawings that move but the art of movements that are drawn.” – Norman McLaren Grade 5 Slabber were the first of the grade to wander over the mountain for an informative morning at Sunrise Productions. We were the very first group to get a sneak peek at an exciting new production and along with[Read More…]

A topographic map is similar to a physical map in that it shows different physical landscape features. They are different however because they use contour lines instead of colours to show changes in landscape.     The Grade 5s created their own 3D relief map of South Africa and these maps showed important rivers, mountains and places.      [Read More…]

The Grade 5 learners went on a hike at Constantia Neck:          While soaking up the sun and breathing in the fresh air, we could also apply what we have learned in Thematic Studies.         From afar we could see all the layers of sedimentary rock on Ou Kaapse Weg and it was so much fun[Read More…]

Recently, the Grade 5’s ventured off to Bhongolethu Foundation with the intention of creating meaningful connections and friendships with the Pre-Primary and Primary school learners. The Grade 5’s had spent the prior weeks collecting toys, games, writing materials and any other educational supplies they could find to donate to the Bhonguletu Foundation. They were eager to share the love and[Read More…]

“What children need most are the essentials that grandparents provide in abundance. They give unconditional love, kindness, patience, humor, comfort, lessons in life. And, most importantly, cookies.” – Rudy Giuliani.    Last week, we had the privilege of welcoming our grandparents into our classes! After enjoying a lovely assembly performed by yours truly – the talented group of Sun Valley[Read More…]

The Grade 5s were very excited to start this journey to becoming Geologists for a day.       It was with great excitement that they packed out their ingredients and got their instructions ready. Every measurement was taken with great accuracy and enthusiasm. They were to add sand and gravel in layers, while others in the group was stirred[Read More…]