Our teachers in Year 6 are Miss White, Miss Richards and Mrs Reid.
Our teaching assistant is Mrs Donaldson.
English
In English this term, we are reading Cogheart by Peter Bunzl. We will use this story to support our writing this term linked to explanations, description, newspapers, poetry, narratives, fact files and balanced arguments. Spelling and grammar will also be covered every week.
Maths
In Maths this term, we will be focusing on written and mental calculations, fractions, decimals and percentages, measure and shape.
We will continue to focus on times tables all term.
Science
In Science, our focus will be on Evolution and Inheritance and then Light and how we see.
Geography, History, DT and Art
During this term we will be continue our learning about the Greeks and then we will move onto the Vikings. We will explore maps to show where the main countries were, their trades and where they settled. Our artwork will be linked to making Greek clay pots.
RE
In RE this term, our focus is Christianity. We will have a visitor coming in to explore the Bible and the teachings from the Old Testament. We will also learn about the contrasting views of Christians and scientists around Creation.
PE and Healthy Snacks
In PE this term, we will be exploring gymnastics inside and working on our team spirit in football outside.
6W and 6RC both have PE on Monday and Wednesday pm.
Children are welcome to bring in a healthy snack for break time.
Reading and Homework
All homework will be sent home on a Tuesday to be needed to be handed in on the following Monday. All children have reading books and diaries. Please read with your child fives times a week and fill in the diary to get your child Rainbow Reader Certificates (five certificates for a book to keep).
Any concerns at all, please let us know.
