Year 6
In Year 6 we have two classes: Kestrels (19 pupils) and Kites (21). Mrs Middleton teaches Kestrels and Mr Wilby teaches Kites. Mrs Snowball provides excellent support for all children through in-class, small group and one-to-one interventions.
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Our Curriculum
In Year 6 we study a range of subjects: we learn the skills needed to become great historians, scientists, geographers, artists and designers in preparation for the next stage of our education. Our topics change termly to ensure a varied and balanced coverage across the year.
English
Our English lessons are taught around our class novel, which is read daily. Each half term we share a different text which we use to inspire our writing. We use a variety of carefully selected books that reflecting the interests and needs of our children. In our daily whole-class reading, we aim to create readers by sharing extracts – pupils and teachers reading aloud. We then discuss and justify our thoughts using paired talk as well as individual thinking.
We allow time to read for pleasure where children can choose from our high quality ‘Starbook’ selection that forms our class library. Reading Plus is used to help our children become proficient readers. Through regular Reading Plus practice, our children become more fluent and comprehension skills improve. This can be accessed at home as well as school.
Autumn Term Novels
- ‘Wonder’ by R.J. Palacio
- ‘Macbeth’ by William Shakespeare
- ‘Fuzzy Mud’ by Louis Sachar
- ‘Titanic’ by D.K. Publishing
Spring Term Novels
- ‘High Rise Mystery’ by Sharna Jackson
- ‘Holes’ by Louis Sachar
- ‘Shackleton’s Journey’ by William Grill
Summer Term Novels
- ‘Crater Lake’ by Jennifer Killick
- ‘Kensuke’s Kingdom’ by Michael Morpurgo
Maths
We follow White Rose Maths planning and use a mastery approach for all children. Each lesson begins with an arithmetic challenge followed by a fluency and problem-solving approach. We use a variety of resources to support learning, enthuse our mathematicians and to stretch and challenge all pupils. Our learning focuses on vocabulary as well as concrete, pictorial and abstract skills to develop the understanding required for each block of work.
Homework
Homework is given out every Friday and is completed and returned to school by the following Thursday. Maths homework is linked to developing the arithmetic skills which are taught throughout Y6. English homework consists of a short reading comprehension covering VIPERS questions (Vocabulary, Inference, Prediction, Explanation, Retrieval and Summary), as well as a grammar and punctuation quiz. If the children need internet access for their homework, and this is not available at home, arrangements are made for them to complete their work in school.
Each week we revise or learn a new spelling rule, this is then tested on a Friday. In addition to this, there is a list of words that the pupils learn throughout the year. Children are encouraged to take home their reading books every night so that they can practise and improve.
Other Curriculum Areas
Autumn 1
- Science: Electricity
- Computing: Computing systems and networks – Communication and collaboration
- History: World War 2 and its local impact
- Art: Make my voice heard
- Music: WW2
- PSHE: Physical and emotional health
- MFL: Phonics and pronunciation (French)
- RE: Finding out about the local Muslim community
- PE: Hockey and swimming
Autumn 2
- Science: Living things and their habitats
- Computing: Creating media – Web page creation
- Geography: Fantastic Forests
- D&T: Waistcoats
- Music: Electricity
- PSHE: Emotions and puberty, peer pressure and online safety
- MFL: Habitats
- RE: The Gospels
- PE: Gymnastics and basketball
Spring 1
- Science: Evolution, Adaptation and Inheritance
- Computing: Programming A – Variables in games
- History: Ancient Sumer (the achievements of the earliest civilizations)
- Art: Sculpture and 3D
- Music: Arctic
- PSHE: Positive relationships
- MFL: Healthy Lifestyles
- RE: Easter story
- PE: Dodgeball
Spring 2
- Science: Light
- Computing: Data and information – Introduction to Spreadsheets
- Geography: Fieldwork
- D&T: Steady Hand Game
- Music: Garageband
- PSHE: Puberty, social media safety
- MFL: The Weekend (French)
- RE: The importance of Good Friday and Easter Day
- PE: Tennis
Summer 1
- Science: Human body
- Computing: Creating media – 3D Modelling
- History: Ancient Maya
- Art: Artist Study
- Music: Reggae
- PSHE: Changes and growing up
- MFL: At School
- RE: How and why do people care about the environment
- PE: Athletics and football
Summer 2
- Science: Y6 – Y7 transition
- Computing: Using the microbit for primary to secondary transition
- Geography: Sao Paulo
- D&T: Playground
- Music: Celebrations
- PSHE: Becoming independent
- MFL: Me in the world
- RE: Belief
- PE: Rounders and Tag rugby
