WELCOME TO YEAR 6 CLASS
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| Mr Broderick | Mrs Thorley |
In Year 6, we are taught by Mr Broderick and we are supported by Mrs Thorley. When Mr Broderick is completing his planning and preparation, or working in his Deputy Head time, we have P.E. lessons with Mr Ashworth and a topic or a Science lesson with Mrs Kelly.
In Year 6, we follow the the school ethos 'Christ at the Heart of All We Do'
KEY INFORMATION
Spelling Folders
Spelling folders will be sent home every Thursday. The spellings should be learnt at home throughout the week for the test on the following Friday. A copy of the year's spellings have been sent home with the children and can also be found below on this page.
Spelling folders will need to be handed back in every Thursday, so new words can be added for the following week. (Hand in Thursday – back out the same Thursday). Our weekly spelling test will take place every Friday.
P.E.
P.E. in the Autumn Term is on a Monday and Tuesday, please make sure that your child's full indoor and outdoor PE kit is in school at all times. Could you please ensure that your child's name is written on pieces of kit. Thank you.
Snack
Children may bring a piece of fruit for morning break time.
Water Bottles
Your child has been provided with a school water bottle to be used in class. The children have access to their bottles and are able to refill throughout the day if required. All water bottles will receive a deep clean once a week.
Learning Letters
Please find links below to all our learning letters for the academic year 2024-2025. These contain important information on topics we are covering in class and PE days. They also include details on learning challenges for your child to complete at home.
KIRF'S (KEY INSTANT RECALL FACTS)
KIRF’s are designed to support the development of the mental skills that underpin much of the maths work we complete in school. They are particularly useful when calculating, be it adding, subtracting, multiplying or dividing.
Reading Books
Reading books can be changed daily, but only if an adult has signed to say that their child has read and has finished their reading book. House points will be rewarded when a book has been completed. We have a weekly timetabled session in the school library where children can select a book to read in class.
When the children need to change their book, they can place it in the book changing box in class, or notify an adult. We strongly encourage you to read with your child at every opportunity.
Mr Broderick's book recommendations this half term are ..
Here are some examples of the fantastic work that has been going on in Year 6 this year:
To view Year 6 Religious Education work examples click here.
English
Autumn 1: The Nowhere Emporium.
In Year 6 this term, we have based our work on The Nowhere Emporium by Ross Mackenzie. This amazing story inspired us to write in a range of styles and for different audiences, and also helped us develop our grammar, punctuation and spelling skills, and our speaking and listening skills.
Science
Autumn 1: The Circulatory System.
We studied the human circulatory system and its vital role in transporting oxygen, nutrients and hormones round the body. We have learnt:
- the functions of different parts of the circulatory system
- the role of different types of blood cells
- how exercise affects pulse rate
- how we use different types of variables when carrying out a scientific investigation
- how we can present our results in different ways including bar charts and line graphs
History
Autumn 1: World War 2
As part of this topic, we explored and investigated a number of artefacts from this period of history. We also explored the causes of this conflict, the evacuation of children from the dangers of the main cities and looked at propaganda.
Art
Autumn 1: Paula Wiegmink
EXAMPLES OF WORK
Contextual Study
For our Autumn Art topic, we looked at the paintings of the artist Paula Wiegmink. We had a look at her background and her motivation for creating her wonderful paintings. We explored her techniques and how many of her pieces were based her desire to conserve the endangered species of the world. Within this phase, we expressed our opinions and reviewed a range of Wiegmink's artwork.
Developing Skills
For the next phase, we began practising our observational skills and worked on our pencil technique and shading skills. We then moved on to working with a range of mediums. We began working on a small preparatory works and selecting the techniques we would use for our completed works. On completion of this phase, we reviewed our work and discussed how to improve our skills and how to select the most appropriate materials.
Final Outcome
For our final outcome, we mixed our sketching and pencil work with watercolours. We worked on added depth and texture to our work to create realism To complete our topic, we reviewed our artwork to ensure we can build on our skills in future topics. We were really pleased with our final artwork, which we have proudly displayed within our classroom and within a large corridor display.
Home Learning Challenges:
Autumn 1: