Class News
Year 6 are preparing for a focused and engaging spring term.
English
In English, children will read Room 13 and write non-chronological reports about oceans. Later in the term, they will develop persuasive writing skills by writing a persuasive letter.
Maths
In the Spring term we will be focussing on a variety of maths objectives with a focus on developing our arithmetic skills.
You can help your child at home by encouraging them to learn their times tables and completing their maths homework.
History
Our history topic this term is Post-War Britain, where we will explore how life in Britain changed after World War II.
History, primary, Year 6 – Lesson listing | Oak National Academy
Geography
In geography, we will study oceans, learning about their features and importance.#
Science
In science, we will learn about living things and their habitats, including classification. Later in the term, we will move on to evolution and inheritance, exploring fossils, adaptation and Charles Darwin’s ideas.
Living things and their habitats – Year 6 Science – BBC Bitesize
Art and DT
In art, we will explore African art, and in DT children will design and build bird houses.
Computing
In computing, we will explore variables in games, before moving on to an introduction to spreadsheets, learning how data can be organised and used.
Music
In music, the children will learn to sing and play an instrument to the song ‘A New Year Carol’. They will move on in Spring 2 to appraise and improvise focused on the song ‘You’ve Got a Friend’.
PE
PE lessons will include gymnastics, tag rugby, cricket and badminton.
RE
In RE, we will explore what kind of king Jesus is and what Christians believe Jesus did to save people.
PSHE
In PSHE, children will focus on Dreams and Goals, followed by Healthy Me.
Trip
We are looking forward to our visit to Safe & Sound, supporting our PSHE learning.