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
Play, play, play everywhere, and work
Peter Dalrymple (PDalrymple) on: Year 6 Class Blog
I have put off writing the blog this week. I didn't really know what to say, but also writing it would mean another week gone and another week closer to the end of the year. Meaning the end of the children's time at ASJ.
I have to admit something.
I am not sure I am ready for it to end. I feel I am only just getting to know the children.
Let's change the subject to what has been happening. Well, lots of play rehearsal; starting the new writing unit (yes, we are still learning) where we are being Year 2 children writing a diary about a trip to a national park; being professional bakers in maths (yes, applying our maths knowledge to business - we were thinking about nets and volume of packaging); considering where we can believe in religion in an age of science in RE; and showing our knowledge about the British Isles in Geography, as we go Around the World in 80 Days (a new unit, where we are popping into Europe, the Suez Canal, India, China and the USA - as in the book).
I planned out the the weeks leading the end of term. It is looking like this: lots of work, lots of rehearsal, Carlton Lodge Residential, lots more rehearsing, more work, the play, work, leavers assembly, end. It sounds and will be quick.
Homework
Play: learn your lines and the songs. Songs can be found on spotify and YouTube.
Heading towards the end...
Peter Dalrymple (PDalrymple) on: Year 6 Class Blog
So Friday saw our external moderation of English and it was...it was a really moving moment.
As a class teacher, being with the children day in, day out, you see the progress, but because you are always pushing for the best for all of the children, sometimes progress becomes the norm.
Looking through the Writing books with colleagues and someone from outside school, one becomes reawakened to the progress and development of each child. And, boy, has there been progress. It came back to me how everyone in Year 6 has found their own, unique voice, which shows their own perspective of their world. This sang through every book we looked at.
And I am so pleased. And so should you. We really have a wonderful set of writers and authors.
Authors is a word I use intentionally. Because at ASJ we have shown and given the Y6 children the tools for them to be their own authors of their own stories (along with you, of course).
The moderator said that he hopes that secondary continues to grow the authors we have. I do too. Let's hope the future keeps letting them grow their voice.
That's is all for the standard moderation and testing. Now we look forward to the play, the leavers assembly and celebrating the wonderful years in primary school.
Homework
Spellings - test Wed 25 Jun
Principle - synonyms for happy and sad
ecstatic
jovial
exultant
elated
delighted
despondent
forlorn
dejected
woeful
dismal
CEW
bruise
controversy
desperate
guarantee
marvellous
Year 5 & 6 Play
It would be great for the children to listen and sing along to the songs in the school play. The school play is 'School of Pop' and the songs can be found on Spotify and YouTube.
