Year 6
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If you were unable to attend our 'Meet the Teacher' session, please click on the link to access the presentation used: Curriculum Presentation to Parents
A reminder that Year 6 have PE every Wednesday - please ensure your child comes to school in the correct PE kit and footwear.
If your child walks home alone or brings a mobile phone to school, please ensure the forms have been completed and sent to school via Arbor.
Important Dates:
Monday 1st September - Inset day
Tuesday 2nd September - Back to school for children
Monday 8th September Meet the teacher 3:30pm or 4:00pm
Wednesday 17th September Plas Gwynant Residential Parent Meeting (only if your child is attending the residential) and school photographs
Monday 20th - Friday 24th October - Plas Gwynant residential
Friday 24th October - Break up for half term
Monday 27th - Friday 31st October - Half term (one week)
Monday 3rd November - Inset day
Tuesday 4th November - Back to school for children
Friday 19th December - Break up for Christmas
Monday 22nd December - Friday 2nd January - Christmas holiday (two weeks)
English
During the Autumn term, Year Six will explore 'The Highwayman' by Alfred Noyes, using this classic narrative poem as inspiration for diary writing and a newspaper report. Through this unit, pupils will encounter a range of archaic vocabulary while developing essential genre based skills such as using emotive language, applying the ‘show not tell’ technique and incorporating both direct and reported speech. In addition, the children will produce a non-chronological report inspired by the Galápagos Islands, with a particular focus on key structural features of the text type. Throughout all lessons, we will continue to reinforce and develop the use of accurate punctuation and grammar alongside a focus upon the Year 5/6 statutory spelling list.
Reading
During the Autumn term, Year Six will study the texts ‘Holes' by Louis Sachar and ‘The Boy in the Tower’ by Polly Ho-Yen. We will focus upon the core reading skills of vocabulary, inference, prediction, explanation, retrieval and summary. We will also discuss the increasingly mature themes of the text which include: justice, racial intolerance and prejudice, redemption, mental health issues including agoraphobia, courage and resilience and the promotion of compassion.The children will also take home their own reading book from school based upon their ZPD level. We encourage the children to read every day, whether this be independently or through shared experiences, across a range of text types to support their confidence, fluency and exposure to vocabulary.
Maths
As a school, we follow the Power Maths scheme and the units we cover are outlined in our curriculum overview. These units support the children in developing problem solving and reasoning skills as well as the ability to explain and justify their answers using manipulatives where necessary. In addition to this, we complete weekly arithmetic practice, rapid recall of key mathematical information, daily 5 in 5 (five questions to test the retrieval of mathematical learning) and TTRockstars to help build confidence, fluency and accuracy within the subject.Curriculum
During the Autumn term, the children will engage with a diverse range of units across our wider curriculum, all of which are outlined in our curriculum overview.
Art – In Art, the children will study the work of contemporary artist Paola Bazz before using her techniques as inspiration to design and construct 3D sculptures of the Galápagos Islands’ dramatic volcanic landscapes. This project will allow them to experiment with form, texture and scale, while developing their creativity and problem-solving skills.
History – Our History unit will take the children on a journey through crime and punishment across the ages. They will examine the brutal retribution of the Anglo-Saxon period, the use of public execution as a deterrent under Henry VIII, and the gradual shift towards rehabilitation and the development of fairer trial systems in modern society. This topic will encourage pupils to reflect on how concepts of justice and fairness have evolved over time.
Geography – In Geography, the children will explore the unique natural environment of the Galápagos Islands. They will investigate the islands’ geographical location, volcanic formation, climate, and distinctive physical features, as well as the impact of human activity on this fragile ecosystem. Through this study, pupils will build their understanding of both physical and human geography while appreciating the importance of conservation.
Design and Technology – In D&T, the children will design and construct their own mechanical toy, applying their understanding of cams systems to create movement and function. This unit will combine creativity with technical knowledge, giving pupils the opportunity to develop their design process from initial sketches through to a finished product.
