There are 3 classes in Year 6; Class 6E, Class 6G and Class 6A. The teachers are Mr Eccles (6E), Ms Gee (6G) and Miss Abrahams (6A), supported by Miss Ringwood, Mr Hutchinson and Mrs Izon. The teaching assistants also working with us are; Miss Galyna, Miss McAdam, Miss Habib and Mrs Guinnane. 

In Spring we are learning (you can click on the document link below to see our overview):

Reading - We will be reading about famous figures and their inspirational achievements. We will also be reading the novel Varjak Paw by SF Said.

Writing - We will be writing in different levels of formality about environmental issues and using the book ‘Greenling’ to explore writing from different points of view.

Maths - We will be looking at fractions; what they mean; how we can calculate using them and applying this to real life scenarios.

History - Our Big Question: How did Baghdad become the ‘City of Peace’? (Early Islamic civilisation)

P.E - In gym we will be exploring flight in a sequence of controlled movements For outdoor games, we will be working together to develop tennis skills.

P.S.H.E - We will be reflecting on how the media can influence and affect people.

RE - Our big question is: Is your religion in Arts and Architecture or Charity and Generosity?’

French - Je Peux: We will be learning to talk about what we can and cannot do

Science -  We will be looking at how we classify living organisms according to their characteristics

DT- We will be making some carts and powering them with electrical circuits

Music - Journeys: we will be: Singing a pop song with a backing - Singing major and minor note patterns with accuracy -Developing a song cycle performance

Computing - Quizzing: We will be looking at online quizzes and creating our own

Things to Remember

• Our PE Days are 6A - Tuesday and Thursday, 6E - Thursday and Friday, 6G - Monday and Tuesday.
• PE kit must be in school on these days.
• Please bring a re-usable water bottle to have in class. 
• Please bring in your book bags everyday. 

Homework

• Reading at home at least 3 times a week
• TT Rockstars
• 3 weekly tasks for maths, reading and spelling will be handed out every Friday. The homework will allow your child to revise maths and spelling from Y3, 4 and 5.