Welcome to Year 5
Einstein Class
Year 5 Class Teacher: Miss C Bull
Year 5 Teaching Assistants: Mrs K Whitcombe & Mrs B Nguyen
Albert Einstein was not only one of the greatest scientific minds of the modern era but also a profound thinker who reshaped our understanding of the universe. His groundbreaking theories, such as the theory of relativity, transformed physics and altered how we perceive space, time, and energy. At a time when the world was grappling with rapid technological and social change, Einstein’s insights illuminated new possibilities and inspired generations of scientists and dreamers alike. His curiosity and imagination reached beyond laboratories and equations, touching philosophy, politics, and humanitarian causes. Through his revolutionary work and enduring influence, Einstein remains a symbol of human intellect and creativity,
reminding us of the power of wonder, perseverance, and the relentless pursuit of knowledge.
Pajitnov Class
Year 5 Class Teacher: Mr W Silver
Year 5 Teaching Assistants: Mrs K Whitcombe & Mrs B Nguyen
The class name Pajitnov is named after Alexey Pajitnov, the inventor of the world-famous game Tetris. He was a mathematician and computer engineer working in Soviet Russia, and he originally created the game to entertain himself and his friends. I like how such a simple idea can be so clever and fun, and I enjoy the way the shapes tessellate — fitting together neatly like a puzzle. Pajitnov shows how mathematics, especially ideas like tessellation, can be used creatively to make something that millions of people around the world enjoy.
Useful Parent Resources at Year 5
For further useful resources, please visit each curriculum page.