Welcome to Year 6
Presentations from the SATs and Carlton Lodge Meeting
Year 6 Curriculum Map
After a super first half term in Year 6, we will be continuing with certain topics in some subjects, but changing them in others. We will also be saying goodbye to Mr Gleeson which is of course really sad, but we are grateful for everything he has given the school in his time here and wish him all the best in the future.
Topic Book
Our focus in topic will be The Galapagos Islands- we have already learnt bits about Charles Darwin’s famous voyage there.
English
We will be continuing with our World War One topic, but will be writing a setting description, diary entry and a speech.
Please ensure your child is reading at the very least 3 times per week at home to support them, not just reading independently but also with an adult or sibling, allowing for discussions around what they have read. Children take home a planner and I ask that they fill in new words or phrases they have found 3 times a week. To be successful this year, it is imperative they develop a broad and in-depth knowledge of precise vocabulary and can infer meaning from what they have read. A parent or carer should then sign off what they have written. We will check the planners every week (each Monday).
Science
In science, our topic will be Electricity (which fits nicely with DT).
Maths
Our topics this half term are fractions and converting units.
RE
We will still be learning about the Jewish faith this half term. This will mean both looking at cornerstones of their faith and also customs for the people who follow that faith.
Computing
In computing, this half term, we will be creating our own webpages, which I know the children are really excited about!
PE
In PE, we will be continuing with gymnastics on Wednesdays and dodgeball on Thursdays. The children can be in PE kit both days but must remember to remove jewellery on those days please.
DT
Our topic will be ‘Electricity’ and the children will make a steady-hand game.
Thank you for taking the time to read this information and please do not hesitate to be in touch.
Kind regards,
Mr Smithson and Mr Gleeson.
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We sat the SATs!
Posted: May 19, 2023 by: Will Smithson (wsmithson) on: Year 6 Class Blog
The first thing to say is a massive WELL DONE to our magnificent children for completing SATs week! The children have done themselves incredibly proud with their positive and determined approach; their excellent attitude and understanding shone through in all of the tests. Many of you may have heard the news story about some year 6 children across the country getting upset by the reading test because it was so hard. Whilst there may have been many different reasons for such a reaction, it is testament to the work we have put in that our year 6 children found it ‘not that bad’- this shows that not only were we well prepared and felt confident with reading a tricky text, but also that we hadn’t placed too much importance on it.
Because we have felt well prepared and as to not overdo the SATs revision, we have still done plenty of other lessons. One thing we have found particularly interesting is learning about the Maya number system in history. Are you able to spot what the different symbols represent from the picture?
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