Year 6AV

ACADEMIC YEAR 2024-25

Welcome To Year 6

We hope you enjoy seeing our fantastic learning in Year 6!

Class Teacher: Mrs Amanda

Teaching Assistant: Mrs Dhanjal

WEEK 2

13/1/25-17/1/25

This week, students settled back into their school routine smoothly and adjusted well. They particularly enjoyed writing stories in English, where they incorporated dialogue and descriptive language to enhance their narratives. It was exciting to see their creativity and use of language come to life.

In Maths, we began working on ratios, a topic that students are finding both easy and interesting. Their understanding of the concept is growing quickly, and they are enjoying the challenge.

In Art, students explored Aboriginal art with a focus on dot paintings inspired by the works of Clifford Possum. They learned about the significance of this artistic style and expressed their interpretations through their own dot paintings.

It has been a productive and engaging week!

SPRING TERM

WEEK 1

7/1/25 - 10/1/25

After returning from the Christmas holidays, the students were excited to reconnect with their classmates and everyone else at school. We resumed our Maths lessons, completing the unit we began before the break, and the students gave their best effort in the assessment.
In English, the class is reading and adapting their own stories based on the works of two authors, Malorie Blackman’s Pig Heart Boy and Michael Morpurgo’s Kensuke’s Kingdom. As they explored the emotional conflicts in the stories, students focused on developing their own narratives with similar conflicts.

This week also marked the start of our swimming lessons, which the students thoroughly enjoyed. They were eager to get into the pool and learn some basic swimming skills.

WEEK 14 (9/12/24 - 13/12/24)

With Christmas just around the corner and plenty of fun activities planned for next week, this week focused on maintaining structure with a strong emphasis on academics. In Maths, we began a new unit on Converting Units. Through real-life examples, students explored different units of length, mass, and capacity, deepening their understanding of these concepts.

We also wrapped up our PSHE Unit on Celebrating Differences and completed our R.E. study of Jesus as the Messiah. Spanish and Music classes are in full swing as they near completion. In Spanish, students expanded their vocabulary, particularly with school-related words, which they used to write an email to a friend describing their school in Spanish. In Music, we continued learning to play the glockenspiel, working on recreating a lively jazz tune.

WEEK 12 (25/11/24-29/11/24)

As December approaches and the festive season draws near, so too does the end of term, bringing with it the assessments. This week concluded with a Reading assessment, helping to prepare students for their SATs next year. They worked hard to complete the text within the set time and gave their best effort in the assessment.

In Maths, we continued exploring fractions, progressing to multiplication and division, which many students found both enjoyable and straightforward. In English, they completed their reports on a creature inspired by Arthur Spiderwick's Field Guide, a task they thoroughly enjoyed.

Embracing the Christmas spirit, students began designing their Christmas cards in DT. In the coming weeks, these will be lit up with LEDs, an activity they are eagerly looking forward to.

WEEK 11 (18/11/24 - 22/11/24)

After an exciting and engaging Maths Week, this week shifted focus to a more in-depth study of fractions in Mathematics. Students worked diligently throughout the week, culminating in a comprehensive test to assess their understanding and mastery of the topic. They gave their best efforts to answer the questions. In the week’s Times Tables Rock Stars (TTRS) battle, Year 6 emerged victorious, defeating Year 3, and proudly brought the cup to their classroom!

In English, students explored a selection of fascinating reports from the renowned Arthur Spiderwick series. This inspired them to create their own imaginative creatures, complete with unique names and distinctive features. It provided an enjoyable opportunity for students to compare their fantastical creations to real-life animals, sparking creativity and curiosity.

WEEK 10 (11/11 - 15/11)

As this week was Maths Week, our students dived into challenging puzzles and tricks, using videos and charts to sharpen their logical thinking and reasoning skills. The activities showcased how Maths is present in everyday life. A special highlight was inviting parents into the classroom to work alongside their children on engaging Maths activities, making the experience both fun and collaborative. A big thank you to all the parents who joined us and made the event even more memorable!

In Science, we’ve begun a new unit on the classification of animals. Students enjoyed solving riddles to identify different species based on their characteristics, sparking curiosity about the animal kingdom.

In English, we wrapped up our two-week whole school Explore and Engage, that focused on the book Speak Up. The week concluded with students writing persuasive letters to the council member, urging them to stop the closure of the local library. Their passion and creativity were evident, making this a meaningful activity for all. 

WEEK 9 (5/11/24 - 8/11/24)

After the half-term break, students returned with great enthusiasm, eager to dive into new topics and learning experiences. In Maths, we began our unit on Fractions following the completion of the Arithmetic assessment, in which students gave their best effort.

In English, the whole school has been reading Speak Up, with each class exploring the story through creative writing. Year 6 students engaged particularly well by writing diary entries from the perspective of Rocket, the main character, bringing the story to life in their own words.

In History, we took time to reflect on Remembrance Day, learning about its significance and the importance of honoring those who have served. This topic allowed students to deepen their understanding of historical events and develop their sense of respect and gratitude.

WEEK 8 (21/10/24 - 25/10/24)

The last week before half term was vibrant and full of memorable experiences as we celebrated Black History Month. Students took part in a range of interactive activities designed to immerse them in both culture and fun. One highlight was “Play it on Pan,” where students explored creating different pitches on steel pans, developing a sense of rhythm and melody while learning about this unique musical tradition. The fitness bootcamp was another popular choice, encouraging students to stay active and work together in a series of exercises and games that promoted both physical health and teamwork. These activities allowed students to bond and enjoy themselves in a dynamic and culturally enriching environment.

Year 6 had a special treat when they played football with Preston, who shared valuable tips and tricks to enhance their gameplay. Students learned new techniques and had fun trying out moves that could give them an edge on the field. Preston's encouragement and expertise inspired them to think strategically and practice new skills they can build on in future games.

In English, our lessons took on a spooky twist as we linked Halloween with free verse poetry. Students eagerly brainstormed eerie themes and crafted original spooky poems, using descriptive language and creativity to evoke Halloween vibes. Their poems captured everything from ghostly scenes to mysterious creatures, showcasing their imagination and skills in free verse. We compiled these individual poems into a class book of spooky poems, creating a collaborative piece that reflects the Halloween spirit and each student's unique voice.

WEEK 7 (14/10/24 - 18/10/24) 

With the onset of Black History Month celebrations, students cooked Chin Chins in the classroom and created artwork featuring portraits of famous Black individuals, Adinkra symbols, and more. Children and parents enjoyed the event, where they also had the opportunity to taste food prepared by different Year groups.

Maths lessons now focus on short and long divisions. Despite being one of the trickiest aspects of arithmetic, students are beginning to understand the basics, which is commendable.

In English, students were introduced to free verse poetry and worked with partners to create their own poems using a selection of pictures and word banks as inspiration.

WEEK 6 (7/10/24 - 11/10/24)

  This week we took time to focus on Mental health. The children discussed and wrote about gratitude and what it means to them. 

  In Maths we have been looking at solving problems with multiplication. The children have used a variety of methods.

  PE was a step class. The class worked in groups to perform a synchronised piece.

  Art was spent learning about still life composition. This lesson was enjoyed by all.

WEEK 5 (30/09/24-04/10/24)

This week's RE lesson was quite interesting, where we had some active whole-class discussions about how God wants Christians to live. Reading through the important parts about the Sermon on the Mount, students gave their views about the different teachings, and how some are easy to follow and some are practically challenging in our day-to-day lives. This lesson helped each child to understand how being good to others would eventually benefit them.

History and English lessons were running in parallel this week as both focused on World War 2 and its effects on people. In History, students learned about the role women played during WW2 by taking up roles that were previously only assigned to men. In English, students looked at several recounts from people during WW2, which showcased the hardships they faced.

WEEK 4 (24/09-27/09)

This week was particularly special for Year 6 as they participated in a two-day leadership training aimed at selecting our new Sports Leaders. The sessions were both engaging and educational, offering every student the opportunity to grasp the essence of effective leadership. As part of the training, they led Year 2 students in a variety of sports activities, giving them hands-on experience in guiding a group. Congratulations to our new Sports Leaders: Armin, Sebastian, Vanessa, Severina, Halima, Ayomide, Gledis, Baran, Poppy and Layla. 

In History, we continued learning about World War 2, focusing on how food was rationed during the war. The children compared their meals today to what they would have eaten during the war, helping them gain a deeper understanding about the challenges people faced at that time.

WEEK 3 (16/09-20/09)

  This week the children have been busy with their first 'Big write' of the year. Their creative minds got to work and they have enjoyed sharing their ideas. All they were given was a simple opening of, a gold bangle was found in the attic of a house. From this, they got  writing. We had work set out as diary entries, stories, letters, poems all about the gold bangle. Who did it belong to? How old was it? How did it get in the attic?

Once the class completed their piece of work, they then paired up with a partner and peer edited each others.

Looking forward to the next 'Big write'.

  In Maths the children have completed the first unit, place value. They also ended the week with an assesment on what they have been learning, to see how well they have understood the subject. All the children did very well in this and it came as no surprise because this has been evident throughout the weeks.

WEEK 2

It was wonderful to meet some parents on Monday to discuss important information for this academic year.

This week, we began our new Science unit on Light, which included some exciting classroom experiments.

In Art, we created beautiful pieces inspired by William Morris, and a few examples of the students' work are shown below. 

   Mia

  Brooke

Academic Year 2023 - 2024

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28.6.24

Year 6 are really excited about their residential trip to Grafham Water next week! 

We will endeavour to upload pictures up here for the days that we're away and can't wait to come back and tell you all about it!

14.6.24

Rehearsals for our end of term production of 'Scheherezade' are going well and I've been really impressed with the dedication Year 6 have shown already with learning their lines. 

7.6.24

Year 6 have started worked on their 'Fiver Challenge' projects this week. Each child has £5 to spend, with the aim of generating as much money as possible to spend at their end of term celebration. So far they've come up with some great ideas and can't wait to get cracking on their business plans!

24.5.24

Happy half term Year 6! I hope you have a lovely, restful week off. 

15.5.24 

We did it Year 6 : well done on getting through SATS week! You've worked so hard and we're all very proud of you. 

19.4.24

Welcome back Year 6, for our final term together before you head off to pastures new! We're now only a few weeks away from SATS, but everyone has made a really positive start to the term and has worked hard looking at sample questions and working on them collaboratively with a partner. 

28.3.24

Thank you for all your hard work this term Year 6! I hope you have a restful Easter break and we'll see you all next term. Take care, Ms. Steel and Mrs. Dhanjal. 

16.2.24 Thanks for all your hard work this half term Year 6, I hope you have a happy and restful half term break. 

19.12.23 

Thank you Year 6, for working so hard during this first term! You've all made fantastic progress and we hope you enjoy a well earned rest over the Christmas break. 

See you in 2024!

From Ms. Steel and Mrs. Dhanjal

30.11.23 : Today we launched our indoor 'Wellbeing Space', a project thought up by the Wellbeing Council. Any children who need some time out from the playground can come into Year 6 to colour, draw and relax. It was lovely to see so many year groups mixing together. 

17.11.23 Year 6 have had a brilliant time exploring different practical Maths activities this week as part of Four Swannes' first ever 'Maths Week'. 

"We spread out toilet rolls and counted how many sheets in each brand to find out which one was the est value for money and it was really fun!"

"I enjoyed working with others this week to work out the answer"

"The Maths hats were very fun to make"

4.11.23 In English this week, we've been looking at 'Wisp : A Story of Hope', which is a picture book about a boy living in a refugee camp. The class were tasked with writing setting descriptions based on the characters' memories. Here's an example of their work : 

The ocean swayed and splashed around like a baby trying to swim. The moonlight shimmered as it reflected on the water. Swiftly, groups of fish gathered, growling with hunger. As the waves jostled the boat, water snuck in like when you tiptoe out of your parents' house at night...

6.10.23 This week, the children wrote some excellent recounts about 'The Blitz'. We are studying World War 2 in History and this linked in quite nicely. Next week, we will be editing these pieces and creating our final write, which will be put on display in the classroom. 

8.9.23

Year 6 have made a fantastic start to the new school year! They've worked hard and come back to school with a really positive attitude towards their learning. I'm delighted to be teaching them and look forwards to the year ahead!

Thanks Year 6, I hope you all have a lovely, restful weekend

Ms. Steel 

Academic Year 2022 - 23

Week beginning 12th June 2023

Year 6 have been learning about financial maths and enterprise. They have been learning about the different types of cards, where you can save money and the meanings of profit, gain, loss, debit and credit. They were split into groups where they had to come up with a business idea, do a market survey, create a business plan with costings and the next stage will be to pitch their business plans to the head and business manager. If their pitch goes well, they will be given money to run their business. 

Thursday 8th of June was Empathy Day but at Four Swannes, celebrated it onFriday 9th of June.

Year 6 designed Empathy Superpower Glasses and then took part in an empathy exchange activity. In the exchange activity, they had to get to know someone in their class better by asking questions designed to spark rich, empathy-filled conversations.

We have had a fantastic time so far at Blenheim Woods!

After we arrived we played some camp games and then carried out some bushcraft where we learnt how to make a fire. Once we made our fires, we had to cook our lunch (yummy burgers)

We then got settled into our tents and have just started a camouflage/concealment workshop and we will then be building dens.

Friday 4th May 2023

We had lots of fun activities to celebrate the coronation.

Week beginning 24th April 2023

This week, year 6 have been doing lots of revison in prepartion for their upcoming SATs.

Week beginning 27th March 2023

Week beginning 20th March 2023

This week, has been assessment week and year six have been doing past SATs papers. They have worked really hard and are showing improvements in the tests. 

Year 5/6 Indoor Athletics

Year 5 and 6 had a great time at the Indoor Athletics competition. We were competing against 7 other schools across two heats in a range of track and field events. All of the pupil's gave 100% and did a brilliant job in representing the school. Overall we came 3rd in the competition - well done Four Swannes!

Week beginning: 27/02/23.

The class have continued with their wonderful book. This week the children have looked at and written all about Tree Folk, Giant Sea Serpent and the Fresh Water Nixies.

World Book Day was celebrated on Thursday and enjoyed by everyone. Y6 made a huge effort during the day and dressed up for the occasion. 

We read poetry, planned and wrote food related poems. 

Maths has been a refresher on shapes and calculating area and their perimeter. We have also drawn bar graphs and got our heads down and practiced SATS papers. 

Science and our topic continues with Microrganisms. The class discussed and wrote up their results of an experiment they had completed.

PSHE, the importance of Water saving and what we can do at home to prevent water wastage.

PE and athletics trials have continued. Well done and great effort and energy from the class who have been pushing themselves.

Week20/02/23.

The class have had a great week back. Tuesday afternoon the children enjoyed some fresh pancakes for Shrove Tuesday. Delicious...

This week we have continued to look at characters from our book the Spiderwick field guide to the fantastical world around you.

Maths has been challenging this week. We have been looking at long division.

Well done to the class. Our first time this year winning the attendance cup. Keep it up Y6, we can win it again!

Week beginning: 06/02/23.

Busy week for the class, SATS practice papers in Maths and English. 

In PE the class have been practicing for a few weeks, a choreographed piece to music. Y6 got to perform and shine to the whole school in assembly and it was clear to see that  everyone enjoyed it. Well done Y6.

Half term week ahead now and the children can research the topics that are coming up on their return.

Science, living things and thier habitats. We will be delving into the world of Microorganisms.

Spanish, language to help describe weekend activities.

Geography, continue with South America. Human and physical geography. Compare and contrast countries in SA.

D&T, looking at strength and functionality of card and other materials. Design a marble run bridge.

(btw: thank you for all the kitchen and toilet rolls the children have been bringing in).

Read for at least 15 mins a day, earn your stickers for awards.

Keep practicing spellings and times tables.

Happy half term all.

Week commencing 30/01/23

This week the class have been doing Pilates and practicing on their balance and core strength.

In English this week the year have been looking at the wonderful book Arthur Spiderwick's field guide to the fantastical world around you. They have been writing descriptive poems about River Trolls and using their creative ideas to describe life as a 'Boggart'. Some brilliant and imaginative suggestions shared in class.

Maths has introduced the class this week to Algebra. 

Science topic is Living things and their Habitats.

RE this week saw the class research Christianity, Humanism and Buddism. Thank you to Pastor Stuart for spending time with the class to talk about being a religious leader. Also thank you for taking time to answer the abundance of questions the year had for him.

Week beginning 23rd January 2023

Week beginning 21/11/2022.

We have enjoyed another week of learning.

Maths, we looked at how to measure the area of a compound. Lots of calculating and measuring.

We have been to the cinema to watch a film related to our History topic of World War Two. 'The Railway Children' was brilliant and got the children talking about what they learnt in our Evacuation lesson a few weeks earlier.

Science was our topic of light and the Spectacular Spectrum. We learnt about Isaac Newton and his discovery. We made a spectrum wheel and experimented what happens when the colours all spin and merge together. Great picture y6.

Week beginning: 14th November 2022.

 In Maths we have been looking at how to multiply multi digit numbers up to 4 digits by a 2-digit whole number using the formal written method of long multiplication.

English, we have looked at different fiction genres. 

Science continued topic of Light. Refraction, how light bends when it passes from one medium to another, the children enjoyed testing this and understanding how it works.

Children in Need on Friday had the class enjoy a few super competitve Dodgeball games. So much fun and high energy.

School assembly also had our first set of awards for various progressions and the certificates for home reading. These were handed out by Mr Moore and followed by a wonderful applause from other classes. A huge well done and congratulations to the children who received this. Long may it continue.

Week beginning 7th November 2022

In English the children have been looking at different genres of writing.

Maths topic this week has been making connections between fractions, decimals and percentages.

Science, light and reflection. How does light reflect. The class tested this with mirrors and torches. They also made periscopes to test how light reflects.

Art this week was continuation of our topic still life. The class enjoyed painting fruits and vegetables.

Rememberance day on the 11th saw the school family come together to pay our respects. The choir had their first performance which some of our class, are members of.

Week beginning 31st October 2022.

Good to be back and ready to learn after the half term break.

English, we looked at how to use a wider range of synonyms precisely and effectively. We have been using expressive and figurative language to create a vivid image.

Maths, converting fractions into decimals has been the focus this week.

New topic for Science, Light. This week we looked at how light sources work.

History, World War two. The role of women. 

PSHE was a discussion on feeling pressure and how to deal with it.

Music, the children created atmospheric sound effects to a narrated walk in the woods.

PE, the children performed their own versions of the Haka. They also had a lesson in Lacrosse and practiced some new skills.

Week beginning 17th October 2022.

Well, what a week we have had. Black history week and lots of food,food,food. We have been looking at our magnificent book Africa, Amazing Africa. Researching John Blanke, one of the first Black musicians on record. We have also looked at Nigeria in more detail and created beautiful informative brochures.

Finally, a few thank yous. The first goes out to Nkosinathi's parents for providing the delicious feast our class enjoyed. The children all went in for seconds and thirds too.

Thank you to Eliza's mum for sharing all about Bangladesh and kindly bringing us tasty food in to try. 

The children have also loved the Jollof rice so much (thanks Mrs O:) they have the recipe and method so you too can appreciate it.

week beginning 10th October 2022

Week beginning 3rd October 2022

This week in maths, we have been looking at prime numbers, square numbers, multiples and factors. They have also been looking at how certain emotions can produce different outcomes in PSHE. 

Week beginning 26th September 2022

In science, we have been learning about the impact of exercise on the body. The children have learnt what a pulse rate is and how to take a pulse rate before and after exercise.

Week beginning: 19/09/22

 Well done for sharing what you have been learning about in class so far. Lovely to see so many parents join us. Year 6 have certainly set a high standard for the celebration assembly.

Week beginning 12.09.22

Year 6 doing hockey during PE.

Week Beginning 5th September 2022

Year 6 have settled well into the new term!

This week, they have been designing their book covers (for when they become authors) and writing the blurb.

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Archive Year 6 2021

Year 6 Environmental Project

Year 6 have been working with Alex, from the charity Global Action Plan, as part of their Transform our World school's programme. This is an opportunity for the class to come up with an action plan and to implement a project to tackle an area of environmental concern. After many fantastic ideas, they all decided that they would like to work on the school garden to transform it into an inviting space for both wildlife and the school community. So far, we have started to clear weeds from the flower beds and cut back the overgrown bushes. Everyone has got stuck in and are enjoying the process!

Photos will be posted and updated to show how they are getting on. 

Sports Day

World Music Day

For World Music Day, year 6 had a challenge to learn the cup song in an hour and share what they had learnt with the rest of the school. They had lots of fun and did very well given the limited time.  

Golf Lesson

Year 6 thoroughly enjoyed their Golf lesson today with Charlie, a professional golfer. Everyone tried really hard and made amazing progress in such a short time. Well Done!!

Dance Workshop

Year 6 had the opportunity to have a dance session with Gemma, a professional dancer, who has worked with the likes of Aston Merrygold and Kimberly Wyatt (to name a few). Everyone had fun and learnt moves from different styles of dance.

18.05.22

RE Day

Year 6 were organised into groups to discuss their ideas and views on some of the big questions. They worked really hard in their groups to create a poster showing their different beliefs.

29.04.2022

International Dance Day

We learnt about different dance styles from around the world and were lucky enough to be taught some Irish Dancing by Mrs Cunningham. 

28.04.2022

The Daily Mile 10 Year Anniversary

22.04.2022

Earth Day

The theme of this year's Earth Day was 'Invest in our Planet'. As a class, Year 6 discussed their ideas and opinions on how we can help the planet. Children were asked if they would rather get rid of all air pollution or all water polution. Some responses were "I would rather get rid of all air pollution because we need air to breathe since it's really important. We need air to survive so we can see our futures".

"I would rather get rid of all water pollution because all the fish and sea creatures are dying due to people littering and it would also make the water cleaner".

After the discussion, children created their own persuasive posters with ideas on how we can help the planet.

RE Day 24.03.22

For RE day this term, year 6 learnt about the Easter Story from the Bible. In the afternoon, we compared similarities and differences between Christianity, Buddhism and Humanism, then created a poster.

Science Week 2022

Science week is a celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths. The theme this year is 'Growth'. We started off with a whole school 'Create a Plant' challenge, which gave the children an opportunity to develop their paper engineering skills. 

They could use just 4 sheets of A4 paper and scissors for the challenge. Here are some of their creations:

Well done to Nafisa who was chosen as the winner for UKS2!

Science Week 2022 Whole School Enquiry

Gummy Bear Experiment

In year 6, we were investigating the growth of gummy bears in different solutions. We observed what happened after 24 hours and discovered that the gummy bear in the coca cola solution grew the most. The children were surprised to discover that gummy bear in the salt water solution didn't grow at all.

Skateboarding At Four Swannes

The children had the opportunity of being taught how to skateboard today and they all loved it!

Black History Month at Four Swannes has been very special this year. We have had the privilege of meeting lots of famous black people who are doing amazing things in their professions.

We were visited by Asher Phillip (Team GB Olympic Medalist),  Sasha and Kadeen Corbin (Netballers), Scarlet Douglas (Actress/TV Presenter) and Femi Koleoso (Drummer for the Gorillaz). They also had the opportunity to be taught how to play the Steel Pan, make carnival masks and play basketball.

The week of the 21st of June was sports week and year six had a lot of fun doing different sporting activities.

Friday 19th March was Red Nose Day and everyone at Four Swannes enjoyed doing a wide selection of activities to raise money.

Year six dressed up and enjoyed doing a variety of activities to celebrate the day.

Below are some pictures from the day including when the children were making a fridge cake.

Year 6 have enjoyed learning about Black History Month in the UK and have researched famous black people who have made an impact in the UK. 

They have designed some anti racism posters.

Sporting Challenge

Weekly Sports Challange

 We would like to set you & your families a weekly activity whilst we are in this challenging situation. This weeks activity - How many squats can you do in 30 seconds? Send your videos to cparcell@fourswannes.herts.sch.uk and we will announce the winners next week on the school websites lastest news. 

Welcome To Year 6

We hope you enjoy seeing our fantastic learning in year 6!

Class Teacher: Mr A Moore

Teaching Assistant: Mrs T Walker

W/C 30.03.20

Year 6 Home Learning Tasks

English

Complete one activity from each of the SATs question books that were given to the Year 6 children. One from the grammar question book, one from the reading comprehension question book and one ten-minute SATs buster. Please use the revision book to support the understanding of questions that are incorrect. This is where the learning takes place.

Writing – One day, you find that a door appears at the corner of your room. It is a small, oak door with cast iron fittings. It is obviously old due to the cracks and stressing of the wood. Where does it lead to? Write a story about the door and where it takes you. Be as adventurous as you can. Use your skills of description through the use of complex sentences. Remember that, in all of your writing, your job is to engage the reader.

Spelling – select 10 spellings from the year six spelling list and practise them. Get another person in your household to test you at the end of the week.

Maths

Complete one activity from each of your maths SATs questions books each day. As with the English, any answer that are incorrect are the question that you to revise/learn. Your maths revision books will support this or use the wealth of opportunities on the internet to support. Use your Mathletics logins and access the E-Books to support. You Tube now have a vast number of teaching videos to support.

Mathletics – Please remember that you have 36 set tasks in Mathletics. All tasks are areas that we have worked on so they will strengthen your knowledge and understanding. To date, no one has completed a single task. Please make sure that you access these.

Foundation Subjects

Spanish – Lesson 2 of classroom objects. There are set tasks with worksheets and sorting activities. Attached are the answers to support your understanding. Please use your logins to access the games area on Language Angels to develop you language skills. Remember, it is a STATUTORY REQUIREMENT to study a foreign language for your GCSE’s (and Spanish is best!).

IT – Your task is to use your developing skills of excel and plan a party with an actual budget sheet. You have all of the necessary supporting documents and power point to guide you through this.

W/C 23.03.20

Year 6 Home Learning Tasks

English

Complete one activity from each of the SATs question books that were given to the Year 6 children. One from the grammar question book, one from the reading comprehension question book and one ten-minute SATs buster. Please use the revision book to support the understanding of questions that are incorrect. This is where the learning takes place.

Writing – If you could have one superpower, what would it be? Explain why you have chosen that power, what would you do with it and how would it change your life.

Spelling – select 10 spellings from the year six spelling list and practise them. Get another person in your household to test you at the end of the week.

Maths

Complete one activity from each of your maths SATs questions books each day. As with the English, any answer that are incorrect are the question that you to revise/learn. Your maths revision books will support this or use the wealth of opportunities on the internet to support. Use your Mathletics logins and access the E-Books to support. You Tube now have a vast number of teaching videos to support.

Volume – You will find the plan for the volume lessons attached to this message. Follow this and complete the check points where required. There are links to a number of maths sites to support your understanding which are listed on the Latest News area of the school website.

Foundation Subjects

Spanish - Complete the work on classroom objects. Attached is the lesson plan and supporting worksheets and vocab lists to help you.

IT – If you are able to access Excel, attached is the next lesson in the sequence that we have been working on in class.

Science – Carry out the activity on living organisms. Research each of the organisms and classify them. You will need a printer to complete organisms pyramid.

Today has been a very special day in Year 6 as we have been learning about the tragic story of Anne Frank. Thanks to Mrs Emsley and Mrs Walker, the children have been able to learn about the conditions in which Anne Frank had to hide from the Germans, the food which they had to eat during the time (cabbage stew was actually cooked in class!), how the diary entries were written (with examples written by the Year 6 children) and many other pratical elements that really gave the children a good understanding of how it must have been for Anne Frank. A great example of really valuable learning opportunities that make a positve difference to our children's understanding of historical factors. A great day and well done to all invloved!

For more detail about Anne Frank, please read on:

About Anne

Born Annelies Marie Frank on 12 June 1929 in Frankfurt, Germany, Anne Frank was one of over a million Jewish children who died in the Holocaust.

Before the Secret Annex

Anne grew up in Frankfurt with her sister Margot and parents Otto and Edith. When Hitler seized power in Germany in 1933, the family emigrated to Amsterdam to escape the growing persecution of Jews. Then Germany invaded Holland in May 1940.

During the Secret Annex

Anne was given a diary on her 13th birthday which became her best friend and confidante. When Margot received a notice to go to a forced-labour camp on 5 July 1942, it was decided the family would go in to hiding in the specially prepared Secret Annex - a week earlier than planned.

Anne recorded all her thoughts and feelings in her diary - from arguments with her mother, to falling in love with Peter van Daan and the turmoil this caused. However much Anne hated being hidden away from the outside world, she always had the hope that they would one day be free.

21.11.19

For topic we’ve been learning about WW2. We had some special visitors who shared their WW2 experiences. It was really interesting and we learnt a lot.