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Welcome to the Year 6 page, where you can find information about your class, curriculum and learning.
Our Autumn Topic Information
This term we are looking forward to exploring, learning and asking questions about...
Brazil - Geography
In this topic, we will be learning bout Brazil's location, culture, landscape, landmarks and The Amazon. Also, we learn bout how culture, climate and urbanisation shape the country.
What do you know about Brazil?
Have a think about what you already know and share your ideas and knowledge in class.
World War Two - History
In History, we will learn about World War Two. This will include looking at a range of sources and exploring how people lived and their experiences during the time period. During the unit, we learn about elements that contributed towards the outbreak of the war, evacuation, the war effort and much more.
What do you know about this time within history and the time period?
Do you know any significant people involved?
Have a think about what you already know and share your ideas and knowledge in class.
What we're reading...
Reading for pleasure:
In year 6, we provide opportunities weekly to change reading books and library books. For reading for pleasure, you may choose a book from our book corner or from our school library.
We have been reading a range of texts including:
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The Explorer by Katherine Rundell
Click here to find out more about Katherine Rundell author and her other work.
Wow Wall!
What piece were you proudest of this week?
Ready to Retrieve?
Do you know any interesting facts already?
Research about...
- What can you find out about World War Two?
- What do you know about the history of this?
- What can you recall about physical geography?
- What do you already know about Brazil?
Remember: When researching online, make sure you are searching safely by putting "for children" or "for KS2".
What questions might you like to ask and find out about during the topic?
Ready to research?
Here are some useful links to our topic:
Do you know your key words?
What words can you learn to share with your teacher and class? Write these in your reading diary with a definition.
Do you know your facts?
Clips and Useful Links
History
Geography
Share with your class....
Important Facts and Faces
See if you can research some significant people and interesting facts linking to topics we are learning about.
Who can you find? Why were they significant?
What facts can you find out about? What new vocabulary can you share?
Topics
Geography – Exploring Brazil
History – World War Two
Science – Healthy Bodies and Light
Art- Street Art
DT- Great British Dishes
RE - What can we learn about religion from temptation?
Atheists and believers in God : What are the arguments?
PE – Swimming, Gymnastics and Basketball
Music – Songs of World War Two / Pop (Transposition)
Spanish – Vikings and Me in the world
Computing – Online Safety, Coding, Spreadsheets
PSHE - How do my choices today shape my future wellbeing? What does it mean to stand up for myself and others?
Science
This term, in science, we are going to be learning about healthy bodies and light.
What parts of the eye do you know?
How do we keep our bodies healthy?
How do we see?
What organs are in our body? What is their purpose?
Who is influential within science in these areas?
Think of some questions you'd like to find out about this term!
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Use your Purple Mash log in to find more about topics that we are learning about in school. Continue to practise your Computing skills, present your homework, write a story, or try any of the amazing applications you have access to in school. Share what you have done with Miss Cotterill and Miss Tudor - we love to see the work and learning you do at home!
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We have loved to hear you using Purple Mash at home, especially to further develop your coding skills! Continue you share your own independent work with us and show us at school! We have particularly enjoyed looking at your game development!
Purple Mash Blog
Remember you can always continue to develop your skills and learning at home.
Spanish
Useful Spanish Links:
Topic Class Clips
Different topic clips here.
Our Year 6 Timetable
The timetable below shows when children will need to bring in specific items during the week. It is children's responsibility to ensure that they bring the correct equipment and kit on specific days. If any changes are made, parents will be notified via parent pay or via text message.
| DAY | THINGS TO REMEMBER |
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Tuesday |
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| Wednesday | Weekly homework handed in (maths/English/Reading) |
| Thursday |
6A and 6T PE (full kit needed) |
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Friday (Feel Good Friday) |
Spelling test Weekly homework discussed and provided to children. 6T and 6A - Swimming (full kit needed) |
Remember, all reading books, reading records and spelling lists must be in school every day. It is vital that children have the correct resources/kit that they need in order to support their learning.
