Category Archives: Year 6
Y6 Canal watercolours
Hello, This week, as part of our local history topic, we have been researching the Bridgewater Canal. The children then went on to paint in watercolours, using a blending technique. Take a look.
Year 6 -Duni Chand and the needle of heaven
Hello, This week, in R.E. the children have been enjoying the Sikh story of Duni Chand and comparing it with the Christian value of generosity. Guru Nanak reminds the greedy Duni Chand that when you die, you cannot take material possessions … Continue reading
Welcome back Year 6
Hello, We’ve had a wonderful week in Year 6. The children are settling in really well. This week we have been writing a diary entry based on our class reader, Cogheart. The children have been writing with such enthusiasm and … Continue reading
Year 6 – Dates for the diary
Hello, It is nearing the end of this academic year and the end of primary school for your children. This is a very busy time of year for everyone. This week, the children have been to visit their new schools … Continue reading
Year 6 SAT’s Week
Hello, Just a quick reminder that next week is SAT’s week. Children will be able to come to school from 8.30 a.m. to have breakfast. In preparation for Monday’s test, we are sending home a grammar practice test and we … Continue reading
Year 6 -writing balanced arguments
Hello, This week Year 6 have been planning and writing a balanced argument. The children each chose a topic of interest and carried out the relevant research. Some of the topics included: Should children eat chocolate? Should we all be … Continue reading
Debating in Year 6
Hello, Welcome back following our holiday. Please find attached the Year 6 Summer newsletter: Year 6 Summer 1 Newsletter 2019 a This week the children have been exploring topics to write a balanced argument. In preparation for this writing we have … Continue reading
Year 6 Visit Houses of Parliament & London Eye
Hello, What a fantastic time Year 6 had in London. All the children loved both the London Eye and The Houses of Parliament. It was an exciting day, an early start with all children getting to school for 6.15 a.m. … Continue reading
Pirates in Year 6
Hello, Year 6 have had an amazing week. On Thursday, World Book Day, the children found their classroom filled with pirate artefacts along with their very own Treasure Island. Waves and sea shanty music could be heard, as the children … Continue reading
Year 6 Diary Dates & Newsletter
Hello and welcome back, The children have really worked enthusiastically on their half-term writing projects. This week they have been editing and improving their stories further by including expanded noun phrases, passive verbs and choosing appropriate vocabulary to create effect. … Continue reading