Class News
Year 6 have made a brilliant start to their final year at Alexandra Junior School. We are looking forward to a busy and exciting term full of new challenges and opportunities.
English
In Autumn 1, our core text is The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis. This magical story will inspire our writing and develop our descriptive language. Alongside this, we will produce a non-chronological report on World War II. In Autumn 2, we will also focus on writing clear and precise instructions, developing accuracy and clarity in our work.
Maths
In the Autumn term we will be focussing on place value and the four operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
You can help your child at home by encouraging them to learn their times tables and completing their maths homework.
History
Our history topic for the autumn term is World War II. We will learn about the causes of the war, life on the home front, the Blitz, and how the war affected children.
Discover more about this period:
A summary of World War Two – World War Two – 3rd level History Revision – BBC Bitesize
Geography
In Autumn 1, we will take part in a local area walk to build our geographical fieldwork skills. Later in the term, we will develop our understanding of fieldwork techniques, including map skills and data collection.
Explore maps here:
Science
In Autumn 1, we will focus on Animals, including Humans, learning about the circulatory system, heart, blood vessels, the role of diet and exercise, and how nutrients are transported around the body.
In Autumn 2, we will study Electricity, building and testing electrical circuits, and even designing our own traffic lights!
Explore further:
Animals including humans – Year 6 Science – BBC Bitesize
Electricity – Year 6 Science – BBC Bitesize
Art & Design Technology
In Art this term, we will explore the exciting world of Street Art, experimenting with bold colours, patterns, and techniques. In DT, we will be working on Funky Furnishings, where we will design and create our own practical and decorative items.
Computing
We will begin the year learning about Internet Communication in Autumn 1, followed by Webpage Creation in Autumn 2, developing both technical skills and online safety awareness.
Music
This term, Year 6 will learn and perform the song Happy by Pharrell Williams, developing musical skills in rhythm, notation, and ensemble work. In Autumn 2, we will move on to Classroom Jazz 2, building our confidence in improvisation and instrumental playing.
PE
This term, pupils will be developing their skills in handball and football in Autumn 1, before moving on to dance and hockey in Autumn 2.
RE
In Autumn 1, we will explore the big question: Creation and science: conflicting or complementary?
In Autumn 2, we will consider: What matters most to Humanists and Christians?
PSHE
Our PSHE topics this term are Being Me in My World (Autumn 1) and Celebrating Difference (Autumn 2), focusing on self-identity, teamwork, and respecting diversity.
Trips
To support our learning, we will be taking part in a local area geography walk in Autumn 1.