Class 6

Mr Strefford

Mr Strefford

Year 6 Class Page

 

Welcome back, I hope you've enjoyed a wonderful break. The second half of the Spring term is full of new topics and exciting events.

In Literacy, we will be looking at a new book - Island by Jason Chin. The main focus of this unit will be to write a journalistic recount about the Galapagos Islands and their history. The class will need to master the skills of manipulating sentence structure, using precise vocabulary and engaging the reader.  All of our written and grammar activities will be centred around this book. Find out more about the Galapagos islands by watching this youtube clip. The book closely links with our science theme.

In Maths, we'll be looking firstly at decimals, fractions and percentages - see BBC bitesize link for more information. The class will then be studying area, perimeter and volume (see BBC bitesize clip for more information).  We will be using the White Rose reasoning questions  to gain a solid understanding of these topics. Year 6 will be completing a daily mental maths starter and a Big Question most Friday mornings. Maths intervention groups will continue on a Thursday morning and afternoon.

Science lessons will continue with investigations into Evolution and inheritance. Our main focus will be will studying on how species change over time and how we can use the fossil record to develop our understanding of these changes. Our activities will develop an understanding of how habitat and climate change affect the evolution of different animal and plant species. We will also look at the pioneering work of Charles Darwin and how his theories changed the scientific world. The book closely links with our science theme.

In Geography, we will look at the geography and culture of China and the continent of Asia. We will focus on the main geographic features of this area including rivers, mountains and weather. We will also gain a better understanding of the culture and traditions of China. Click on this link for more information. Additional information and videos can be found on this BBC China link.

On a Tuesday afternoon and Friday afternoon Mrs Walker will be taking the class for RE, PSCHE and DT/Art. On a Wednesday afternoon Mrs Jackson will be teaching French and IT.  Mr Proctor will be taking the class for Drumming lessons every Thursday morning. There will be a new drumming performance at the end of the Spring term!

All day to day communication with children and parents will be via TEAMs at the moment, please ensure your child has an up to date login to access this programme. All homeworks will be set through ATOM PRIME. Homework goes out on a Thursday and needs to be returned by the following Wednesday. However, there will be occasions when I will set a two week research based homework. Children are also encouraged to regularly use the TT Rock Stars x table app as well as read daily.

PE is on Wednesday morning (dance) and Thursday (tennis) this half term, children will be expected to wear their PE kits on those two days. 

The Year 6 residential to Ilam Hall is booked in for Monday 10th June, a letter and information about payments has been sent out from the office. Previous Year 6 classes have visited the YHA venue for a number of years and have always thoroughly enjoyed the experience. 

On Tuesday 5th March Year 6 will experience 'Chemistry with Cabbage,' this is a full day of science experiments and pactical work.

Please contact me through deputy@highfieldsnantwich.cheshire.sch.uk if you have any questions related to Year 6.

Thank you for your continued support,

Mr Strefford

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