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Year 6 Information
Summer Term
We are keen for parents to support the children’s learning at home as much as possible. To help with this we produce Topic Overviews for each term outlining our main topics.
Please download our Information Booklet to find out more about the routines and expectations in Year 6. You may also wish to take a look at the Y6 Curriculum Map, which shows you the topics we will be covering in different subjects over the course of the year. Please talk to us if you would like more information.
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No Nonsense Facts
Ms Simmons
6.1 Jaguar Class
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Phase Leader
Ms Osborne
6.2 Panther Class
3D models
Focusing on the style of Escher, we have looked to create perspective with 3D models by just cutting and folding paper. Origamic Architect Masahiro Chatani inspired these models.
What's been happening, Year 6
Area
We used written ideas as well as constructed models to understand the concept of area. We began with quadrilateral shapes and then proceeded to triangles. Well done!
What's been happening, Year 6
English
We worked together in English, to identify the writing elements of an English persuasive text. As a pair, and then as a group, we were able to discuss punctuation, grammar and vocabulary we would need to elevate our own writing. In grammar we focused on our use of modal verbs, and recognising them in sentences. We then were able to apply our understanding to persuasive texts.
What's been happening, Year 6
Galapagos Finches
The Galapagos Finches have adapted to their environment as a result of food collection. Beak changes were necessary for food collection and survival of the species. We tested out some possible “beaks” and the food we were able to collect.
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Adaptation
Adaptation has been the focus for spring 2 term. We have looked at how some native moths have changed in response to environmental pollution. The speckled colouration has provided more camouflage resulting in a higher survival rate for those moths compared to white ones. Using newspaper and plain white paper, we observed the differences and importance of this adaptation.
What's been happening, Year 6
Microorganisms
We observed changes in our long-term science experiment on microorganisms. Using different variables of light and moisture, the results were very colourful!
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Fair-trade
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RE
We reflected on why we study RE, and the children suggested the idea of respect as a primary reason. We then had a go at drawing our impression of Jesus, knowing there are few descriptions of him.
What's been happening, Year 6
Spinning Wheel
We created a spinning colour wheel to test the properties of colour and light. We based our conclusions on Newton’s observations of prisms and the colour spectrum.
What's been happening, Year 6
French
In French, we looked at different sports we play as hobbies. We then sorted them into “Je joue” (I play), or “Je fait” (I do) based on each sport. Practising answering questions based on these hobbies was a challenge but we all had a go! Well done to all!
What's been happening, Year 6
Computing
We have completed some coding in Purple Mash. Well done to those who found fun characters to use and commands to give each one.
What's been happening, Year 6
Poetry
Year 6 have been working on poetry in their English work. The children have planned well and used lots ideas from each other’s work to write war time poems. The unit linked superbly to Remembrance Day where the children made their own version of poppies whilst reflecting on the men and women who fell throughout war.
What's been happening, Year 6
Writing
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Fractions
The year sixes have been reviewing fractions in Maths. We’ve shown values with models, mixed numbers and improper fraction equalities.
What's been happening, Year 6
Purple Mash
Year 6 have been recapping their knowledge of coding using Purple Mash. The children used a coding app ‘Free Code Gorilla’ to make a character (sprite) move, within a time scale and by scoring points. By the end of the unit the children will: plan and create a program using variables to achieve a desired effect. They will then move onto ‘Debugging.’
What's been happening, Year 6
Geography
In year 6 our topic on WWII has allowed us to use a variety of research materials. Here, we used our geographic skills to locate the allied and axis countries involved in the war.
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Persuasive Text
The persuasive model text needed to be highlighted in year 6. In partners we looked for and discussed persuasive writing elements, high-level punctuation, topic-specific vocabulary and grammar points already covered this year. Well done!
What's been happening, Year 6
PE
Our year 6 dance skills have been highlighted with the challenge from Cambridgeshire! We have also been preparing for our “daily mile” by warming up beforehand!
What's been happening, Year 6
Art
Art has focused on the artist Henry Moore in year 6. Shading and highlighting on only a few focused items in the pictures, help create visual interest.
Remembrance Day reflection included moments of silence and creating poppies symbolising the blood shed with our red poppy, and white to reflect our hope for continued peace.
What's been happening, Year 6
Safety
What's been happening, Year 6
Electricity
In Year 6 we started our Electricity Science unit by making a circuit using batteries, bulbs, buzzers, switches and motors. The class had very little instructions so really had to ‘Synergize’ and ‘Begin with the End in Mind’ in order to create a working circuit. Obviously, there were many circuits that needed adjustments, as they didn’t work first time, so they had to also problem solve in order to make the circuit work.
Fantastic perseverance Year 6!
What's been happening, Year 6
Refraction
We investigated light in year 6, and discussed the idea of refraction. We conducted an experiment to show how light slows and bends through a glass of water, and what happens to objects on the other side as a result.
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PE
Outside during our PE, we enjoyed some distanced invasion sports, before taking a mindful break!
What's been happening, Year 6
Science
In Science, we examined objects through a coloured filter, and identified their properties. We used this information to help understand how the filters allow some of the light spectrum through, but not all. Fascinating!
Year 6
Times Tables
Jaguar Class have been focusing on speed when recalling times table facts up to 12. The children have started to challenge each other using Times Table Rock Stars and are enjoying sharing their achievements.
Year 6
Light
In Science the children worked in groups to create a human model to show how light enables us to see. They used wool to symbolise a ray of light, members of their group acted as a light source and an object. They held the wool to demonstrate how the light travels from the source to the object and then their eyes. Finally they presented their work to the class.
Year 6
Science
During our Science lesson, we demonstrated the principle of how we see objects.
Year 6
WWII Art
We focused on Paul Nash and his WWII art, to select colours represented in his art, and practise some sketching and painting techniques.
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Maths
We have great ideas about Maths and are keen to show our methods! Partitioning, column method and grids have all helped prove what we know.
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Periscopes
During our topic work, we looked at the science behind periscopes and together, used a template to create our own.
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