WELCOME TO YEAR 6!

We are so excited for this year already! The last year of primary school is a busy and emotional one but we are ready to make some amazing memories. 

In maths, we will focus on place value and our arithmetic skills. We will work on partitioning, ordering and comparing numbers into millions, hundred thousands, tens thousands, thousands, hundreds, tens and ones. We will continue to focus on adding and subtracting larger numbers and multiplying and dividing using formal written methods. We will expose children to some SATs style questions in some of our sessions too.

In writing, October, October by Katya Balen follows October, a young girl who lives with her father in a remote forest, surrounded by nature and wildlife. She loves her unusual, adventurous life and feels completely at home in the wilderness.

When her father is injured, October is forced to leave the forest and live with her mother in London. She struggles to adapt to her new surroundings but gradually makes friends and learns about family, belonging, change and what it means to find home.

In science, we are investigating what makes objects living things. We will then observe and classify living things (organisms)  based on their characteristics. We will then look at micro-organisms and how they explore how some can be helpful and some can be unhelpful.

In geography we will be answering the enquiry question ‘Why should the A417 be improved?’ We will use 4 and 6 figure grid references, follow a route on an Ordnance Survey map and identify contour features of Birdlip hill.

In computing, we will focus on computing systems and networks. We will investigate different internet addresses, how information is shared online and understand how to be safe when online.

In RE, we will be exploring the Hindu faith and will be answering the question: how do Hindus see Brahman?

In Spanish, we will be learning how to talk about ourselves in Spanish, ensuring that we pronounce the sounds correctly. We will learn likes and dislikes, favourite school subjects. We will also introduce numbers and some aspects of telling the time.

In Art, we are exploring the work of British sculptor and artist, Henry Moore. We will trial a range of different shading techniques to help our artwork look real. We will explore the human form and proportion to make our sketches of people look real. We will then create a sketch in the style of Moore using the techniques we have learnt.

In PE this term, we are going to be learning skills in football and cricket.

PE

Our PE days this term are Tuesday (Cricket) and Wednesday (Football). Children are expected to come in their PE kits on these days. Our PE kit is black joggers or shorts, a plain white t-shirt and plain black hoodie or zip up top school jumper. Please ensure your child has trainers that are suitable for movement to ensure safety whilst participating. 

Homework

It is important for your child to read every day at home for at least 10 minutes. Your child will also ask you to sign their reading record so they can collect extra dojo points. Your child’s reading book needs to come to school every day. 

Your child has access to Times Tables Rockstars and should practise their times tables as often as possible to support their mathematics. 

Additionally, your children will have six spellings a week to practise at home. 

The Year 6 team are:

Blackman: Miss Harris

Zephaniah: Miss Amey

Teaching Partner: Mrs Nanabawa

PPA cover: Mrs Nanabawa

Website Links

Some useful websites to support your children's learning:

Times Table Rock Stars - Times Tables Rock Stars is a maths programme that takes all the worry out of learning times tables and has a proven track record of boosting children's learning.

https://play.ttrockstars.com/auth

Class Dojo - Class Dojo is a global community of more than 50 million teachers and families who come together to share kids’ most important learning moments, in school and at home—through photos, videos, messages, and more.

https://www.classdojo.com/en-gb/