--- title: "Year 5 and The Paperbag Prince" url: "https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-05-09-14-13-37-year-5-and-the-paperbag-prince" school: "Brookside Primary School" --- # Year 5 and The Paperbag Prince 9 May 2024 [Mr Griffiths](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/author/LukeGriffiths) [Year 5](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/category/year-5) This half term in our literacy sessions Year 5 has been reading "The Paperbag Prince". In the enchanting world of children's literature, Colin Thompson's "The Paper Bag Prince" stands out as a powerful tribute to the rejuvenating force of nature. The story revolves around an unlikely hero—the Paper Bag Prince—who finds solace and purpose amidst the discarded remnants of human civilisation. Year 5 engaged with this thought-provoking tale and connected it to real-world environmental issues. The Paper Bag Prince's daily visits to the dump mirror humans' impact on the environment. Through his eyes, students explored how waste affects our planet and the delicate balance of ecosystems. The oceans play a significant role in the book. We discussed the devastating effects of plastic pollution on marine life and the urgent need to reduce plastic waste. Students were shocked to learn about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and its far-reaching consequences. "The Paper Bag Prince" not only captivated Year 5 but also sparked meaningful discussions about our responsibility toward the environment. ### Paperbag Prince 2024 [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/720x720s/gallery/paperbag-prince-1/IMG_5483.jpeg)](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/images/gallery/paperbag-prince-1/IMG_5483.jpeg) [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/720x720s/gallery/paperbag-prince-1/IMG_5482.jpeg)](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/images/gallery/paperbag-prince-1/IMG_5482.jpeg) [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/720x720s/gallery/paperbag-prince-1/IMG_5481.jpeg)](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/images/gallery/paperbag-prince-1/IMG_5481.jpeg) [English](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/tag/english) [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/100x100c/blog/IMG_5458.JPG)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-05-09-13-14-12-nursery-counting) Previous ### [Nursery Counting](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-05-09-13-14-12-nursery-counting) [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/100x100c/blog/IMG_1711.JPG)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-05-13-14-18-04-y2-history) Next ### [Y2 - History](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-05-13-14-18-04-y2-history) ### School Life - [Brookside Blog ](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog) - [News](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/news) - [Events](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/events) - [Photograph Galleries ](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/photo-galleries) - [School Council](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/school-life/school-council) - [After-School Clubs ](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/school-life/after-school-clubs) - [KIDZ Club](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/school-life/kidz-club) - [Calendar](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/calendar) - [Newsletters](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/information-for-parents/newsletters-2026-2027) - [Mental Health ](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/school-life/mental-health) ##### Location Rostherne Avenue Great Sutton Cheshire CH66 2EE ##### Contact Us 0151 558 1123 ##### Stay Connected - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/groups/brooksideprimary/) © Copyright 2014–2026 Brookside Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)