Welcome to Year 6
Year 6 Curriculum Map
The last half term of Year 6 and the primary school journey- how did it go so fast?!
Topic Book/ History and Geography
We will be learning about ‘The Mayans’ as well as learning about the local area where our residential is at Carlton Lodge.
English
We will be sharing our writing with our audience of our Reception buddies which we are very excited about! We will also be making sure our writing is in tip-top shape in our Best Books ready for assessing the writing. Our last piece of assessed writing will be a narrative extract which builds suspense and tension, inspired by the writings of award-winning author: Katherine Rundell.
Please ensure your child is still 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). In addition to this, children will have activities in their SATs revision booklets to complete each week, which will be expected to hand in the following Monday. There will be around 8 pages of the maths one each week and a new practice test each week with the SPAG.
Science
In science, our topic will still be Evolution and Inheritance where children will learn about classifying different living things as well as how animals are adapted to suit their environment which may lead to evolution.
Maths
We will be using what we have learnt in maths throughout the year to engage in ‘themed maths projects’, which replicate real-life situations.
RE
We will be learning about the 'Kingdom of God’.
Computing
In computing, this half term, we will be learning about more complex programming.
PE
We will be learning athletics and rounders and PE days will still be TUESDAYS and Fridays (rather than Wednesdays and Fridays). Please would children come to school in PE kits on those days.
Art
Will focus on colour and sculpture.
DT
We will be researching, planning, designing and cooking a healthy Mexican menu to link with our Mayans topic.
French
Our topic will be ‘Do you have a pet?’
PSHE
We will continuing to cover the topic of sex and relationship education. We will be focusing on body changes, hygiene, healthy relationships and how a baby is made. We will also be doing a First Aid course.
Thank you for taking the time to read this information and please do not hesitate to be in touch.
Kind regards,
Mr Smithson, Mrs Williams and Mrs Whitehead
Year 6 Class Blog
Year 6 Masterchefs!
Peter Dalrymple (PDalrymple) on: Year 6 Class Blog
We finished our 'Healthy Living Week' project at the start of this week and the children did themselves proud; the food looked really professional and tasted great. We even did a 'Come Dine With Me' style competition. Here are some photos of what we produced- my mouth is watering just looking at them!
A Busy Healthy Living Week
Peter Dalrymple (PDalrymple) on: Year 6 Class Blog
Healthy Living Week has been an engaging and educational experience, dedicated to promoting well-being and essential life skills. The week began with an invigorating "Wake Up Shake Up" session, encouraging students to start their day with physical activity. We also participated in an informative fire safety talk, learning crucial strategies to prevent and respond to fires.
A highlight of the week has been our healthy Mexican menu project. Students researched, planned, budgeted, and designed nutritious Mexican dishes for a cooking competition, which will conclude next week with a practical cooking session. This activity not only fostered culinary skills but also emphasized the importance of balanced nutrition and financial planning.
In addition, we practiced mindfulness and flexibility through yoga sessions, promoting mental and physical health. To round off the week, we completed a first aid course, equipping students with vital skills to handle emergencies confidently.
Throughout Healthy Living Week, students have developed problem-solving abilities, built confidence, and acquired important life skills. These activities have underscored the significance of maintaining safety and health, both mentally and physically, and have provided practical knowledge that students can carry forward into their daily lives.
Programming in Computing
Peter Dalrymple (PDalrymple) on: Year 6 Class Blog
NEW BOOKS!
Peter Dalrymple (PDalrymple) on: Year 6 Class Blog
Thanks to money raised by the PTA, we have been able to add several new books to our 'Year 6 Reading Corner'. The children are so excited to read them; every child is now reading a new book! We have started a 'Year 6 Book Club', where children are reading together and then recommending books to others.
Some of these new books have been put into a separate basket called 'Celebrating Diversity' with books that celebrate people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. A book that Mr Smithson highly recommends is 'Boy 87' by Ele Fountain, a book about a boy who is forced to leave his home country, travel thousands of miles and ends up making a dangerous passage on a small boat to Europe.
Feel free to buy/borrow this book or any others from a local library or book shop- why not ask one of the Year 6 children which one they look forward to reading?
History- World War Two
Peter Dalrymple (PDalrymple) on: Year 6 Class Blog
The children have loved learning about World War Two (which focuses on The Home Front particularly). Here is our display showing some of our wonderful work. There is also a picture of part of our end of topic assessment, where children write what they have learnt in a different colour.
