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Year 6
'Let your light shine before others, so they see your good works and give glory to God' - Matthew 5 v. 16
Welcome to the Year 6 BlogOur teacher for this year is Miss Birkett. Our learning support assistants are Mr Phillips, Miss Bell, and Miss Renard.
Autumn One Learning
English
We will begin our English learning by writing an adventure story, where something unexpectedly goes wrong! The children will develop their descriptive writing and storytelling skills as they create an exciting adventure for their readers.
Following this, we will move on to biographies. During our guided writing, we will explore the life of Roald Dahl, using his autobiography Boy as inspiration. The children will research and discover more about his life and achievements before choosing an inspiring role model of their own and writing a biography, following the same format.
We will then move on to nonsense narratives, where the children will use drama and creative activities to develop their ideas and strengthen their writing skills.
We will finish the term by writing a non-chronological report, developing the children’s ability to research, organise and present information clearly.
Maths
This term, we will begin by developing our understanding of number and place value, building confidence when working with larger numbers and exploring the value of each digit. We will then use this knowledge to develop and strengthen our calculation methods for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
We will also explore fractions, developing our understanding of equivalent fractions and applying our skills to a range of problems. We will finish the term by learning about converting units of measurement, including applying our knowledge to practical problems.
Science
Our science topic this term will be Electricity. The children will build on their prior knowledge of electrical circuits, exploring the differences between series and parallel circuits and investigating how changes to a circuit can affect its components.
We will also learn and use the standard electrical symbols to represent components in circuit diagrams. To finish the topic, the children will apply their knowledge and problem-solving skills to design and create their own working burglar alarm.
Spanish
In Spanish this term, the children will focus on developing their pronunciation and spoken language skills, alongside building confidence in their written Spanish.
We will learn how to talk about daily routines and develop our understanding of telling the time in Spanish. By the end of the topic, we hope that all children will be able to describe their daily routine and tell the time confidently in Spanish.
Geography
Our geography topic this term will focus on Natural Resources. The children will explore different types of natural resources, learning about how they are formed, where they come from and why they are important. We will also consider how we can use natural resources responsibly and explore ways in which they can be sustained for future generations.
Throughout the topic, we will continue to develop our map skills, using maps to locate and explore different geographical features and resources around the world.
History
In History this term, we will be learning about Ancient Greece. The children will explore what life was like in Ancient Greece and discover the achievements and lasting influence of the Ancient Greeks.
We will investigate aspects of Ancient Greek society, including their culture, beliefs and way of life, and consider how their ideas and inventions have influenced the world we live in today.
Art
In Art this term, our theme will be ‘Trees’. The children will explore a range of artistic styles and techniques, using a variety of different media, including charcoal, oil pastels and watercolours, to create their own interpretations of trees.
We will be inspired by the work of Vincent van Gogh, Gustav Klimt, Claude Monet and William Morris, exploring how each artist used colour, pattern, line and texture in their work. The children will then apply these techniques to develop their own creative pieces.
RE
In RE this term, our big question will be: ‘How has the Christian message survived for 2,000 years?’
The children will explore how Christianity began and how the Christian message has been shared and continued throughout history. We will learn about key events and ideas, including the Ascension, Pentecost and the Trinity, as well as exploring the challenges faced by early Christians, including persecution.
Throughout the topic, the children will develop their understanding of the Good News of Christianity and explore the Fruits of the Holy Spirit.
Our key vocabulary will include:
- Ascension
- Pentecost
- Good News
- Persecution
- Fruits of the Holy Spirit
- The Trinity
RSHE
Our RSHE topic to start the term is ‘Being Me in My World’. We will begin by celebrating who we are and what makes each of us unique.
The children will think about how we can make everyone feel welcome, valued and included, and explore the ways in which our words and actions can help to make our school a happy, safe and positive place for everyone.
We will also consider the importance of respect, kindness and working together as a community.
Computing
This term, we will be becoming ‘Adventure Gamers’! The children will develop their coding skills by learning about Python programming and syntax. They will explore how code works, write and test their own programs, and use their problem-solving skills to create an exciting adventure game.
PE
In PE this term Year 6 will be taught by Mr Walters, our PE coach. He will be focusing on invasion games in their lesson on a Wednesday. The children will also be swimming on a Friday morning.
Things to note
Please encourage your child to read as much as possible! Reading regularly is incredibly important for developing confidence, vocabulary and comprehension skills. Children should bring their reading book into school every day and should also be reading every day at home.
Homework will be given out every Tuesday and should be completed and returned to school by the following Monday. Please encourage your child to complete their homework carefully and hand it in on time each week.
Thank you for your continued support in helping your child develop these important habits.
