This week in Year 5, our young scientists have been diving into the fascinating world of forces – with a special focus on friction. To bring this concept to life, the students took part in a fun and hands-on experiment using Newton meters. Their mission? To find out how much force it takes to move different types and styles of shoes across a table, and what that tells us about the friction each shoe produces. The idea was simple: the more force required to move the shoe (as shown on the Newton meter), the greater the friction between the shoe and the table. On the other hand, if only a small amount of force was needed, that meant less friction was being generated. The children loved testing all sorts of shoes – from trainers to school shoes, boots to sandals – and made careful observations and predictions before recording their results. It was fantastic to see so much enthusiasm and curiosity in the classroom. The students really enjoyed discovering how the texture and material of a shoe’s sole can affect how easily it moves. It was a great way to apply scientific thinking in a practical and engaging way!
After a busy and productive week, our Year 5 took some time on Friday to pause, reflect and reconnect through a special prayer and liturgy session. The children engaged in a beautifully calm and thoughtful experience, which included guided prayer and a guided meditation. This gentle time of stillness was exactly what we all needed — a chance to slow down, centre ourselves and find peace at the end of a full week.
