Welcome to Year 6
Presentations from the SATs and Carlton Lodge Meeting
Year 6 Curriculum Map
After a super first half term in Year 6, we will be continuing with certain topics in some subjects, but changing them in others. We will also be saying goodbye to Mr Gleeson which is of course really sad, but we are grateful for everything he has given the school in his time here and wish him all the best in the future.
Topic Book
Our focus in topic will be The Galapagos Islands- we have already learnt bits about Charles Darwin’s famous voyage there.
English
We will be continuing with our World War One topic, but will be writing a setting description, diary entry and a speech.
Please ensure your child is reading at the very least 3 times per week at home to support them, not just reading independently but also with an adult or sibling, allowing for discussions around what they have read. Children take home a planner and I ask that they fill in new words or phrases they have found 3 times a week. To be successful this year, it is imperative they develop a broad and in-depth knowledge of precise vocabulary and can infer meaning from what they have read. A parent or carer should then sign off what they have written. We will check the planners every week (each Monday).
Science
In science, our topic will be Electricity (which fits nicely with DT).
Maths
Our topics this half term are fractions and converting units.
RE
We will still be learning about the Jewish faith this half term. This will mean both looking at cornerstones of their faith and also customs for the people who follow that faith.
Computing
In computing, this half term, we will be creating our own webpages, which I know the children are really excited about!
PE
In PE, we will be continuing with gymnastics on Wednesdays and dodgeball on Thursdays. The children can be in PE kit both days but must remember to remove jewellery on those days please.
DT
Our topic will be ‘Electricity’ and the children will make a steady-hand game.
Thank you for taking the time to read this information and please do not hesitate to be in touch.
Kind regards,
Mr Smithson and Mr Gleeson.
Year 6 Class Blog
The end of one journey, the start of a new one
Peter Dalrymple (PDalrymple) on: Year 6 Class Blog
And with the leaver's assembly, shirt signing and parade send off, Year 6 is over.
What an amazing bunch they are! Myself, Mr Dalrymple and Alison said they have grown and matured here, lived out our values and prepared themselves for their future. How much they have changed!
They have done so much: place value, addition and subtraction, multiplication and division (along with the multiplication test), statistics, measurement, geometry, narratives, non-chron reports, diaries, persuasive essays, semi-colons, the stone age, Egyptians, the World Wars, looking at the continents, looking at small islands, making toys, making electrical products, creating posters, making pottery...the list goes on. So much knowledge. So much skill. So much talent.
And now, they take their knowledge and skills and talents to a new stage.
The learning journey continues in secondary.
I, along with all of the staff, wish Year 6 of 2024-25 the best of luck in the next steps. May their success, love for each other and dedication continue.
Residential!
Peter Dalrymple (PDalrymple) on: Year 6 Class Blog
The Residential has happened!
The children had an amazing time and we saw a different side to the children. They all dived into every activity, some literally. There were a few wet children after canoeing and raft building.
We have seen orienteers, climbers and problem solvers.
It was good to see so many smiles and and hear all the laughing.
This was such an amazing experience for them. They were just brilliant.
