Today we had one of our regular STEM days where Year 5 focused on the Science aspect. We investigated the question ‘Does exercise affect heart rate?’. After making our predictions, we then took our resting pulse rate before completing a series of physical activities. Then we measured our pulse rate again. We looked at the impact the exercise had on our pulse rate and the reasons why this might be.

We also completed a shadow investigation throughout the day; measuring the length of a shadow every hour and observing the direction and length of the shadow.

For both activities we have recorded our results and then used them to create bar charts and line graphs.

Well done to Josh Smith, Seren Tricker (5E), Kieran Cheung and Esther Burrows (5CW) who won the opportunity to take part in some amazing science at Oaklands due to completing their Reading Challenge Passport.

**Reminder – it’s our rescheduled sports day on Monday. The children should have their PE kits from school. They can wear their house colours too. The children can wear their PE kits for the full day. Please remember to apply suncream (if needed), provide a named hat and water bottle.

On Tuesday, we will be celebrating our Feast day Mass at school.