Year 6 Recent News

Hockey Heroes (2/7/2020)

Condover Hall – What a week! (9/27/2019)

Science Museum trip (9/27/2019)

Upcoming Dates & Events for Year 6

Welcome to our Year 6 Page!

Welcome back – We are excited to see you all back in school. We have some great topics coming up!

Our topic is ANCIENT GREECE! We will be exploring the impact and influence of ancient Greece on British society. We will explore the origins of the Olympics and how they have changed over time. We will research labyrinths in Greek myths, create our own and investigate how to navigate them using light and reflection in our science lessons.

Our English learning links to the Ancient Greece topic as we will be studying ‘The Adventures of Odysseus’, ‘The Tales of Odysseus’s Trials and Tribulations’ as he makes his way home after the ten year long battle at Troy. We will using this as an inspiration to write a newspaper report and create our own Greek inspired myths.

This half term in Maths, we will be recapping key skills such as addition and subtraction, multiplication and division. We will also consolidate our learning from lockdown. We will look at the relationship between decimals, fractions and percentages. We will finally move on to learning about measurements, converting between them, using them in context and how to calculate the area and perimeter of shapes.As always, times tables are key for all areas of maths, so if yours need brushing up on, go to the following site: https://play.ttrockstars.com/auth/school/student

Understanding the World

During this unit we will identify what we know about light and recognise different light sources, showing that light appears to travel in straight lines by making a periscope. We will also plan and carry out an investigation to demonstrate why shadows have the same shape as the objects that cast them.

In RE, we will look at Buddhism, including the importance of The Buddha, The Noble Eightfold Path and significant symbols and teachings.

French will focus on learning vocabulary for times of day, and we will read a story in French.

Mental and Physical Well-being

In indoor PE, our focus will be on gymnastics skills, learning how to perform a variety of movements on the floor and apparatus. We will also be developing our understanding of the necessary flexibility, strength and control needed to perform the movements successfully.

Jo’s class will be doing street dance and learning how to use rhythm to create dance moves.

In outdoor PE, we will be learning cricket. We will be developing our throwing, catching and striking skills within small competitive games.

In PSHE we will using ‘ My Happy Mind’ a brilliant resource that the school has just invested in.  My Happy Mind helps to create positive mental wellbeing culture in which children build resilience, self esteem and character. It consists of five units:

Meet Your Brain – Learning about how our brains work;

Celebrate – Understanding our character strengths and celebrating ourselves;

Appreciate – Developing gratitude as a habit;

Relate – Building positive relationships;

Engage – Engaging with the world.

Expressive arts and design

In Design and Technology we will be researching the Greek temple the Parthenon. We will then design and make a model using different materials that we have investigated to make the best possible model.

Links to websites to support your learning at home

Loads of resources to help with writing:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/english/writing/

Lots of games to help with spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPAG) on this website:

http://www.crickweb.co.uk/ks2literacy.html

Recommended websites for finding interesting books to read:

http://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/category/reading-lists-for-ks2-school-pupils/

http://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/

General Maths games on lots of topics:

http://www.primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/maths/index.html

For a Maths challenge: http://: http://nrich.maths.org/primary-upper

For extending your French learning: https://www.duolingo.com/

Some useful information about our Science topic, ‘Evolution and inheritance’:

http://www.theschoolrun.com/what-are-adaptation-and-evolution

https://scienceforthekids.wordpress.com/2013/03/12/what-is-evolution/

And finally, lots of links to information about our Extreme Earth topic:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/earth/collections/extreme_earth

http://www.theschoolrun.com/homework-help/volcanoes

http://primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/mountains/volcanoes.htm

http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/find_out/guides/tech/earthquakes/newsid_1894000/1894934.stm

http://easyscienceforkids.com/all-about-earthquakes/

The Bug Club

Please click on the link below to access The Bug Club website.

This is the online reading scheme which allows your child access to hundreds of books at the click of a button. Your child can read them with you or when older & more confident, independently. Each book contains comprehension questions to boost reading skills. Points collected for completing the questions correctly can be used to play games. All of the books can be read to your child by the computer too.

Logins & passwords are held by your child’s teacher and have been sent home in a letter. Please encourage your child to access the website as often as possible.

If you have any problems with access at home, there is a trouble shooting guide held at the school Reception desk.

Conor, Jo and Katy

Spring Term 2 2021

Welcome back – We are excited to see you all back in school. We have some great topics coming up!

Our topic is ANCIENT GREECE! We will be exploring the role of Greek Gods and Goddesses. We will learn about how Ancient Greece was ruled by city states and a democracy.

Our English learning links to the Ancient Greece topic as we will be studying The Adventures of Odysseus, the tales of Odysseus’s trials ad tribulations as he makes his way home after the ten year long battle at Troy.

This half term in Maths, we will be recapping key skills such as addition and subtraction, multiplication and division. We will also consolidate our learning from lockdown. We will look at the relationship between decimals, fractions and percentages.

As always, times tables are key for all areas of maths, so if yours need brushing up on, go to the following site: https://play.ttrockstars.com/auth/school/student

Understanding the world

In Science we will be looking at classification in the animal kingdom. We will be looking at different species of animals and how they have adapted to their environment

In RE, we will look at Hinduism, including Hindu worship, storytelling and the idea of karma.

French will focus on learning vocabulary for times of day, and we will read a story in French.

Mental and physical wellbeing

In indoor PE, our focus will be on gymnastics skills, learning how to perform a variety of movements on the floor and apparatus. We will also be developing our understanding of the necessary flexibility, strength and control needed to perform the movements successfully.

Jo’s class will be going street dance and learning how to use rhythm to create dance moves.

In outdoor PE, we will be learning basketball and learning how to dribble, pass and shoot. We will think about how we can use team members to help set up and score.

Expressive Arts and Design

In Art we will be creating a model of Greek pottery. We will look at sculpture and shape, as traditional ancient Greek patterns.

Links to websites to support your learning at home:

Loads of resources to help with writing: http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/english/writing/

Lots of games to help with spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPAG) on this website: http://www.crickweb.co.uk/ks2literacy.html

Recommended websites for finding interesting books to read:

http://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/category/reading-lists-for-ks2-school-pupils/

http://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/

General Maths games on lots of topics: http://www.primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/maths/index.html

For a Maths challenge: http://nrich.maths.org/primary-upper

For extending your French learning: https://www.duolingo.com/

Some useful information about our Science topic, ‘Evolution and inheritance’:

http://www.theschoolrun.com/what-are-adaptation-and-evolution

https://scienceforthekids.wordpress.com/2013/03/12/what-is-evolution/

And finally, lots of links to information about our Extreme Earth topic:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/earth/collections/extreme_earth

http://www.theschoolrun.com/homework-help/volcanoes

http://primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/mountains/volcanoes.htm

http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/find_out/guides/tech/earthquakes/newsid_1894000/1894934.stm

http://easyscienceforkids.com/all-about-earthquakes/

Conor, Jo and Katy

Sports Challenge: week of 22.2.21

Below is this week’s sports challenge – don’t forget to submit your scores by Friday 26th February via the London Youth Game website !

The Tate Hear My Story Project

In 2018-19 The Tate ran the Yr3 Photography Project with the artist and director Steve McQueen.  The children who are now in Yr5 had their photographs taken and displayed in the Duveen Galleries at Tate Britain.  This year The Tate have launched the Hear My Story Project and we are delighted to announce that Kilmorie are taking part in this.  Kate launched the project in a recent whole school assembly and teachers have shared Part One of the project What Makes You, You? with their classes.

The project encourages students to think of themselves – their lived experiences, cultures, histories, ideas and questions – as the starting point for looking at art and making stories.

Here is a video which explains the first part of the project:

(1) Hear My Story: Part 2 – Introduction for Students | Tate – YouTube

It matters whose stories get told.  It matters whose stories we hear.

Part Two of the project is launched on March 15^th and in the meantime, The Tate have produced two additional drawing projects. These are Y is for Who Are You? and W is for Who Are We?  Further supporting information can be found in the documents below:

Year 6 Autumn Term 2

Welcome back – we hope you enjoyed your half term holiday and are ready to start on some exciting new learning for Autumn 2.
Our topic is

EXTREME EARTH – CLIMATE CHANGE!

This half term we will be looking at impact of climate change on the world and exploring how we can intervene and live a more sustainable lifestyle.  As part of the topic, we will look at natural disasters around the world.

This half term in MATHS, we will be focusing on fractions, decimals and percentages. We will continue to use a range of methods to solve problems. Each group will cover similar topics but some areas and content may be different from group to group.

As always, times tables are key for all areas of maths, so if yours need brushing up on, go to the following site: https://play.ttrockstars.com/auth/school/student

Understanding the World

In Science, we will improve our overall knowledge of electricity by investigating circuits, understanding the role of conductors and insulators in electrical circuits and obtain a deeper understanding of the function of a switch.

We will also be extending our scientific knowledge with links to COMPUTING as we will have an expert visiting us to use our exciting Crumble programming software, where we will design complex circuits to control a series of lights.

In RE, we will look at Hinduism, including Hindu worship, storytelling and the idea of karma.

FRENCH will focus on learning vocabulary for times of day, reading and understanding a short story, and learning a French carol just in time for Christmas.

Mental and physical well-being

In indoor PE, our focus will be on gymnastics skills, learning how to perform a variety of movements on the floor and apparatus. We will also be developing our understanding of the necessary flexibility, strength and control needed to perform the movements successfully.

In outdoor PE, we will be developing our coordination and skills in tag rugby to practice principles of attack and defence in small competitive games.

Anti-Bullying Week is coming up (11^th -15^th November). The theme this year is: Choose Respect

The idea is to urge children to choose respect over bullying.  A top priority has been to show that bullying is a behaviour choice, and that children and young people can set a positive example by opting to respect each other at school, in their homes and communities, and online.

Expressive arts and design

Year6 autumn 2

Links to web sites to support your learning at home

Loads of resources to help with writing: http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/english/writing/

Lots of games to help with spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPAG) on this website: http://www.crickweb.co.uk/ks2literacy.html

Recommended websites for finding interesting books to read:

http://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/category/reading-lists-for-ks2-school-pupils/

http://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/

General Maths games on lots of topics:

http://www.primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/maths/index.html

For a Maths challenge: http://nrich.maths.org/primary-upper

For extending your French learning: https://www.duolingo.com/

Some useful information about our Science topic, ‘Evolution and inheritance’: http://www.theschoolrun.com/what-are-adaptation-and-evolution

https://scienceforthekids.wordpress.com/2013/03/12/what-is-evolution/

And finally, lots of links to information about our Extreme Earth topic:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/earth/collections/extreme_earth

http://www.theschoolrun.com/homework-help/volcanoes

http://primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/mountains/volcanoes.htm

http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/find_out/guides/tech/earthquakes/newsid_1894000/1894934.stm

http://easyscienceforkids.com/all-about-earthquakes/

Autumn Term 1 2020

Hopefully you’ve all had a fantastic summer break and are now refreshed and ready for the exciting year ahead. We’re sure you will love the fantastic learning we have lined up for you this year – read on for a preview of what we are studying this half term.

This half term our topic is: The Windrush

When the Empire Windrush passengers ship docked at Tilbury from Jamaica on 22 June 1948, it marked the start of the post-war immigration boom which was to change British society.

We will examine the stories of some of the people who left their own country to come and live in England, identify reasons why they left and discover what it was like once they got to Britain.

Passengers on the Windrush were told that they were headed for the ‘mothercountry’ and that they were all welcome. What did they experience after their arrival in Britain? Check out seven Windrush passengers stories here .

ENGISH The Arrival

Our English learning is also linked to immigration, as we will be studying the book ‘The Arrival’, by Shaun Tan. ‘The Arrival’ is a migrant story told as a series of wordless images that might seem to come from a long-forgotten time. A man leaves his wife and child in an impoverished town, seeking better prospects in an unknown country on the other side of a vast ocean. He eventually finds himself in a bewildering city of foreign customs, peculiar animals, curious floating objects and indecipherable languages. With nothing more than a suitcase and a handful of currency, the immigrant must find a place to live, food to eat and some kind of gainful employment. He is helped along the way by sympathetic strangers, each carrying their own unspoken history: stories of struggle and survival in a world of incomprehensible violence, upheaval and hope.

MATHS: Number and Place Value

The children will be in groups according to their needs and will be taught by Katy, Conor, Jo and Lisa. The curriculum will be planned to meet the learning needs of individual groups with appropriate levels of challenge and differentiation. Our focus for this half term will be number and calculation.

As always times tables are key for all areas of maths, so if yours need brushing up on, go to the following site: https://tablestest.com

Understanding the World

SCIENCE: Animals including Humans

Our Science topic this term is Animals Including Humans. Building upon our knowledge of how the human body works, we will focus on the circulatory and digestive systems and investigate the impact diet, drugs and exercise can have on a healthy lifestyle.

How much do you know already?  Test your knowledge at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/quiz/q58851412

COMPUTING: Internet Safety

The Internet is a great place to learn and develop rewarding relationships, but with this comes great responsibility. We will explore how to stay safe on the internet and the consequences of revealing private information to a person you know only online.

RE

The RE topic this half term is The Journey of Life and Death.  Considering the human response to loss and bereavement, we will examine how different religions explain what happens after death.

FOREST SCHOOL

What happens at Forest School?

Forest Schools focus on developing personal, social and emotional life skills through learner led, nature-based learning. Please help your child to remember their outdoor boots/old trainers when it is their turn.

Forest School takes place in a site near the Elm Lane playing fields. If you are interested in visiting the site, have a look at Wildcat Wilderness’ webpage for upcoming vents: http://wildcatwilderness.org

Further information about Forest School can be found at the following link: https://www.forestschools.com

COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGE

We will be using our oracy skills throughout our Windrush topic and other areas of the curriculum.

FRENCH

We will be using our oracy skills throughout our Windrush topic and other areas of the curriculum.

HOME LEARNING

Home learning will be given out on Thursday to be returned the following Tuesday. Please encourage your child to look over their home learning on Thursday, so any questions can be answered and help can be given by their teacher on Friday, if needed.

READING BOOKS

Home learning will be given out on Thursday to be returned the following Tuesday. Please encourage your child to look over their home learning on Thursday, so any questions can be answered and help can be given by their teacher on Friday, if needed.

HELPFUL WEBSITES

Maths

For a Maths challenge: http://nrich.maths.org/primary-upper

French

For extending your French learning: https://www.duolingo.com/

Science

Some useful information about our Science topic, ‘Animals including humans’:

http://kidshealth.org/en/teens/heart.html

http://www.theschoolrun.com/homework-help/human-circulatory-system

The Year 6 Team