Year 6 2023 - 2024
There are 3 classes in Year 6; Class 6E, Class 6G and Class 6I. The teachers are Mr Eccles (6E), Ms Gee (6G) and Mrs Izon (6I), supported by Miss Ringwood and Mr Hutchinson. The teaching assistants also working with us are; Miss Galyna, Miss McAdam, Miss Habib, Mrs Carter and Mrs Guinnane.
In Spring we are learning (you can click on the document link below to see our overview):
Reading - We will be using our reading skills to study the novel ‘Clockwork’ by Philip Pullman. This will link to our writing next term.
Writing - We will be looking at the structure of and writing a balanced argument and participating in debates and we will be writing to explain in different contexts.
Maths - We will be revising shape, space and measure in preparation for our upcoming SATS
Geography - We will be answering the question "Why do people migrate?".
History - We will be answering the question: How did the Golden Age of Islam get its name?
P.E - In indoor PE we will be working as a team to attack and defend playing Bench Ball. For outdoor games, we will be learning the game of Tag Rugby
R.E- Our big question is: What can we do to reduce racism? Can religion help?
P.S.H.E - We will be reflecting on how the media can influence and affect people.
French - We will be looking at the French words for different fruits - Les Fruits
Science - We will be exploring Evolution and Inheritance
DT - We will be making some carts and powering them with electrical circuits
Computing - We will be looking at computer networks as well as different Quizzes and how to create them
Things to Remember
- Our PE Days are 6I - Monday and Tuesday, 6E - Tuesday and Wednesday, 6G - Monday and Thursday.
- PE kit must be in school on these days.
- Please bring a re-usable water bottle to have in class.
- Please bring in your book bags everyday.
Homework
- Reading at home at least 3 times a week
- TT Rockstars
- 3 weekly tasks for maths, reading and spelling will be handed out every Friday and is due back every Wednesday morning.
Files to Download
Year 6: News items
Premier League Filming, by Mr Eccles
Y6 SATs meeting for Parents, by Mrs Izon
Y6 Reading Workshop for Parents, by Mrs Izon
Year 6: Blog items
Sublime Science!, by Mrs Izon
Making paper flowers, by Mrs Izon
Y6 homework due back on Wed 17th April, by Mrs Izon