Paper Craft

Wycinanki – intricate paper cut-outs – have been a popular folk craft in Poland since the 1900s. The decorative designs are mainly associated with two regions, Łowicz and Kurpie. The Kurpie cut-outs are made with a single sheet of paper and are thus totally symmetrical and only one colour.

Polish

The first known Polish pisanki date back to the 10th century. The pre-Christian tradition of dying eggs (originally red, the colour of blood) was to symbolize rebirth and renewal. Then, young women would decorate eggs and give them to young men.

Polish Dancing

We also learnt some Polish dance moves while dancing to the Polish traditional folk dance: Krakowiak.

Polish Food Tasting

During cultures week, we also tried some Polish food. This included:

• Krokiety kasztelanskie (Croquettes with mushrooms and mozzarella cheese)
• Pierogi with strawberries (fruit dumplings)
• Polish bread
• Kopernik Pierniki (polish gingerbread)
• Slomka Ptysiowa (choux pastry product with sugar)

The children enjoyed this and especially enjoyed the gingerbread and the choux pastry.

During our Mayan’s and Mexico topic, Year 5 have been busy creating these incredible Day of the Dead masks. The children completed research into existing mask designs and the Mexican festival. They then created papier mache masks and decorated them using paint and tissue paper flowers.

Year 5 shared their special assembly with parents about Eid.  Well done Year 5 for sharing your information, artwork and even a special prayer as part of the assembly (written by the children themselves).

In Year 5 we have been celebrating British Science Week.

Year 5 had a fantastic day yesterday celebrating Mexico Day.

This week, Year 5 experienced the next best thing to travelling to the Ancient Maya destination of Mexico.  The pupils enjoyed exploring key historic sites in Mayan History – it was a brilliant way to explore Mayan history!