Join us at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie for our Year 5 Experience Events and Opening Mornings taking place between May – June 2026.
Our Year 5 Experience Events provide a genuine taste of academy life. Through exciting, hands-on sessions in specialist classrooms, children will meet our passionate teachers, explore new subjects, and begin to imagine themselves as part of our community. These sessions are carefully designed not only to inspire curiosity and excitement, but also to build confidence ahead of the move to secondary school.
Through engaging, hands-on sessions led by our passionate teachers, children will:
• Explore exciting subjects in specialist classrooms
• Take part in creative and practical activities
• Meet current students and staff
• Experience the warmth of our Small School Model
• Build confidence ahead of the move to secondary school
These events are designed to spark curiosity, build friendships and create lasting memories — giving your child a genuine feel for life at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie.
Year 5 Experience Afternoon
Year 5 Opening Morning
Scroll to view the sessions taking place at our Experience Events between May – June 2026.
To book a space at one of our sessions please click the book now button. If an event is fully booked that you’d like to attend please contact the academy as additional event can be added to meet demand.
Get hands-on in our Design Technology workshop and build a real insect hotel to take home! A fantastic introduction to practical learning, sustainability and creativity — using real tools in a safe, supervised environment.
Experience: Mini Drama Performance
Description: Creative Music Studio
Teacher: JSE
Date: Tuesday 5th May
Time: 3.30 – 4.45pm
Get hands-on in our Design Technology workshop and build a real insect hotel to take home! A fantastic introduction to practical learning, sustainability and creativity — using real tools in a safe, supervised environment.
Experience: Insect Hotel
Description: Build Your Own Bug Hotel!
Teacher: PTH + Technician / MDR
Date: Tuesday 5th May
Time: 3.30-4.45pm
Can you solve the mystery? Children will tackle exciting logic puzzles and problem-solving challenges designed to make maths fun, engaging and confidence-building. Perfect for curious minds who love a challenge!
Experience: Puzzles
Description: Maths – Crack the Code!
Teacher: SPA
Date: Thursday 14th May
Time: 3.30 – 4.45pm
Experience our Food Technology kitchen and bake delicious fruity buns from scratch! Children will learn new skills, work safely in a real kitchen classroom and take home something tasty they’ve made themselves.
Experience: Cooking Fruity Buns
Description: Cooking – Bake Fruity Buns!
Teacher: MDR
Date 1: Thursday 14th May, 3.30-4.45pm
Date 2: Wednesday 24th June, 3.30-4.45pm
Experience: Creative Writing
Description: Writing from a Cat’s Perspective
Date: Thursday 21st May
Time: 3.30 – 4.45pm
Teacher: MDA
High-energy, inclusive and fun! Children will experience our sports facilities while building teamwork, confidence and skills in a supportive and encouraging environment.
Experience: PE Skills & Fun
Description: PE – Get Moving, Get Game Ready!
Date: Thursday 21st May
Time: 3.30 – 4.45pm
Teacher: RWE
A hands-on science experiment full of excitement and discovery! Children will investigate, predict and explore in our fully equipped science labs — sparking curiosity and wonder.
Experience: Dinosaur Egg
Description:Science – Dinosaur Egg Experiment!
Date 1: Tuesday 2nd June, 3.30 – 4.45pm
Date 2: Wednesday 24th June, 3.30 – 4.45pm
Experience: Dinosaur Egg
Description:Science – Dinosaur Egg Experiment!
Date: Tuesday 2nd June
Time: 3.30 – 4.45pm
Teacher: Allocated Staff + Technician
Dive into colour, texture and creativity in our specialist art rooms. A session designed to inspire imagination and build artistic confidence.
Experience: Art Experiment
Description: Art – Create and Explore!
Date: Wednesday 24th June
Time: 3.30 – 4.45pm
Teacher: NBL
