English

This half term, we will be completing our reading of Street Child and exploring the themes, characters and events within the story. In writing, we will be creating engaging biographies and informative news reports, developing our skills in organisation, language and audience awareness. We will also begin auditions and preparations for our end-of-year production, building confidence through speaking, listening and performance activities.

Note: There is no formal SATs test for Writing These are assessed by the class teacher based on the work your child has produced throughout the year.

Science

This half term, we will be learning about evolution and inheritance. We will explore how living things have changed over time, how characteristics are passed from parents to offspring, and how animals and plants adapt to their environments in order to survive. We will also learn about the work of important scientists, including Charles Darwin, and how their discoveries have shaped our understanding of the natural world.

DT

This half term, we will be developing our food technology skills by designing and making cookies. We will learn about food preparation, hygiene and safety, explore different ingredients and their purposes, and evaluate existing products before creating and improving our own recipes. We will also consider appearance, taste and texture when evaluating our final products.

Geography

This half term, we will be carrying out an economic and trade fieldwork study. We will explore how goods and services are produced, traded and used, and investigate how local and global trade impacts communities. We will develop our fieldwork skills by collecting, recording and analysing data, and use our findings to draw conclusions about economic activity in different areas.

Computing

This half term, we will be developing our computing skills across a range of areas. We will use Scratch to create and debug programs, explore spreadsheets to organise and analyse data, and begin to develop our understanding of Java programming. We will also build and evaluate simple web designs, considering layout, purpose and audience.

Pshe

This term in PSHE, Year 6 will be focusing on the topic of Caring Friendships.

The children will explore what makes a positive and healthy friendship, including trust, respect, kindness, and support. We will discuss how to recognise the qualities of a good friend and reflect on how our actions can impact others.

PE

P.E lessons will be on Tuesday.  Please ensure that your child comes to school wearing their P:E kit.

"If there are any questions or worries relating to your child please do not hesitate to speak to me."

"Thank you in anticipation of your support this term."

 Ustadha Gaffar

 Ustadha Gaffar is the captain of this ship, and is working hard to lead you to success in your SATs and beyond!

Ustadh Haji

Ustadh Hajji loves sports and discipline! He’s always ready to help Year 6 achieve their goals. He has been working in year 6 for a number of years and is an asset to the class.