We are leaders at all levels!

Our Year 6 House Captains, Librarians and School Council members are proud to work together with staff and students to Learn, Encourage, Aspire, Respect and Nurture! 

Spring Term 3 and 4

What does equality mean to you? 

Hi Year 6 ! 

Welcome back! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas break and enjoyed your time off. 

This term, our essential question is, 'What does equality mean to you?' In English, we will be learning all about Africa. We will read The Zoo and write a balanced argument about whether or not animals should be kept in zoos, we will read Journey to Jo'burg and write a poem - which we will perform and publish on our class page, as well as writing a persuasive letter to end the Apartheid. We will also learn about why Nelson Mandela was a key figure during this time. 

In history, we will conduct a study of Ancient Benin, looking at its leaders during its history and comparing them to British rules at the same time, trade networks within the country and its history of slavery, the Benin Bronzes and if they should be returned to Benin and the decline of the Benin Empire.

In geography, we will use technology and globes/atlases to locate where Benin was and what the country looks like today, identify the climate zones, vegetation belts and biomes of Nigeria and discuss key trends, identify position and significance of longitude, latitude and the equator in Africa, and use the eight points of a compass as well as four and six figure grid references to locate key features within Nigeria.

In art, we will study an African artist, Francis Sampson, and create an African oil painting. Our music will accompany our artwork - we will perform an Apartheid song and publish a video. We will also take part in an African drumming session. 

Our PSHE will also link to equality, we will look at our local community and environment and discuss whether we should look after the environment, the media and media bias, we will discuss the world of work and career opportunities as well as British Scientist. 

Our PE session has moved to Wednesday morning, however, please ensure you bring your PE in at the start of the week. Homework/spellings will continue to be sent home on a Friday. Please return completed work by Thursday in order for it to be marked. 

This term is going to be great! I can't wait to welcome you back on the 6th January 2025. 

Mrs Welbourne 

Art 

Year 6 have worked extremely hard this term on their artwork inspired by Francis Sampson and African artist. Together with our music, we have created the following video to showcase our artwork. We hope you enjoy it. 

Autumn Term 

What did the Ancient Greeks do for us?

Hi Year 6!

I hope you all had a wonderful summer holiday! I can't wait to hear all about what you have been up to on our first day. 

This term, our essential question is, 'What did the Ancient Greeks do for us?' It's a brilliant topic to learn about, I know you will all enjoy it! Whilst investigating this question, we will be learning about key events within the Ancient Greek period, including the Trojan War, Alexander the Great, Athens Vs Sparta and the difference between the Olympics then and now!

In science, we will be studying the Earth and Space. We have organised for visitors to come into school for this unit - more information will be provided in the first couple of weeks of school.

In English, we will be writing our own Greek Myth, which will be published and available to be purchased via Amazon. As well as a letter to Zeus, and a newspaper article about the Minotaur.

In DT, you will be making Pandora's Box out of wood, with an emblem created using a 3D printer - how exciting! You will then be creating Ancient Greek inspired designs to decorate your box in art. 

We will also look at the geography of Greece and compare this to the UK, noting similarities and differences. 

Some of you will also be attending the PGL residential trip in October too! 

Reading records will continue to be checked on a Monday and house points will be awarded for 4 reads per week. Homework will be set on a Friday, please hand it in on the following Thursday. A weekly spelling test will be held on Friday. The list of words is in the back of your homework book and a copy of the list can be found below.

PE will be on Tuesday afternoons, however please make sure that you have your PE kits in school for the whole week. 

Below is an overview of what we will be learning about this term in each subject.

Mrs Welbourne 

Our Values

On a daily basis, the children try to demonstrate our core values within school. As we aim to practise them so often, they become good habits that we can use not only in school but also at home too. 

• Habit 1: Be Proactive (You’re in Charge)
• Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind (Have a Plan)
• Habit 3: Put First Things First (Work First, Then Play)
• Habit 4: Think Win-Win (Everyone Can Win)
• Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood(Listen Before You Talk)
• Habit 6: Synergise (Together Is Better)
• Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw (Balance Feels Best)