Autumn Term 1:
Year 6 have had a fantastic first few weeks back at school, and are making excellent role-models! In the first week of term, over 50 of the children enjoyed a trip to Runway's End, where they took part in a range of challenging and team-building activities; the leaders all commented on how polite and enthusiastic the children were. On our return to school, Year 6 have spent time studying the music video to 'Titanium'. We have been learning how to make predictions and inferences using evidence from the video to support our ideas, and children are now enjoying writing a report from the viewpoint of a police officer. In maths, Year 6 have been exploring place value up to 10,000,000 and have shown their understanding using a range of different representations. We are looking forward to the rest of the half term, including an exciting visit from the Young Shakespeare Company.
Autumn Term 2:
This term, Year 6 have been learning how to effectively create tension in their writing, by studying a range of novels including Holes and King Kong. We have discussed the techniques used and how these make the reader feel; children have then applied these in their own narratives and produced some work to be very proud of! In maths, we have been consolidating the methods of long multiplication and division. We have also begun calculating with fractions.
In geography, we have been answering the question 'How do you use a map?' and have used the 8 points of a compass, along with 6-figure grid references, to give specific locations. We have also been completing our design technology work on stockings! All of the children have worked exceptionally hard with their sewing skills and have produced some beautiful creations.
Spring Term 1:
We have had a very busy and exciting term so far!
In Geography, we have been learning about medicine through time, including a fascinating (and slightly gruesome!) look at the Plague and how people tried to cure illnesses in the past. In English, we explored the powerful texts Coming to England by Floella Benjamin and Windrush Child by Benjamin Zephaniah, helping us to understand what life may have been like for children during this important period in history.
We have also been reading Shackleton’s Journey by William Grill, and the children have loved discovering more about this thrilling and dangerous expedition to Antarctica. We have looked at some of the real photographs and accounts taken at the time and even created our own survival guides!
We finished the term with a Parents’ SATs meeting - thank you very much to everyone who attended and for your continued support. The PowerPoint and resources for this can be found below.
Resources to support revision at home:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize
https://thirdspacelearning.com/
Spring Term 2:
This half term, Year 6 have continued their fascinating History learning about medicine through time, exploring how treatments and medical knowledge have changed over the centuries. In English, the children produced some fantastic narrative writing inspired by the short film Alma, using suspense and descriptive language to engage their readers. We have also continued developing our musical skills in ukulele lessons, building confidence and improving our performance skills each week. We are incredibly proud of all the hard work and enthusiasm shown this half term!
Summer Term 1:
So far, the Summer Term has been a busy and exciting term for Year 6. Our biggest achievement was successfully completing our SATs. The children approached the tests with determination, resilience and a positive attitude and we are incredibly proud of all their hard work and effort. To celebrate this milestone, we enjoyed a well-deserved cinema morning, giving everyone the chance to relax and enjoy time together after a challenging week.
This term, we have also launched our exciting Grow £5 Enterprise Project. The children have been busy developing creative business ideas and thinking about how they can turn £5 into a successful enterprise. Their enthusiasm and entrepreneurial spirit have been fantastic to see, and we can't wait to see what they produce over the coming weeks!
