Category Archives: Year 6
School Council Visit The Mayor!
Today the school council had the fantastic opportunity to visit the Mayors chambers and questioning not only the Mayor himself, but also the Little Hulton Councillor Kate Lewis. The children had the chance to find out what life was like … Continue reading
What a week!
I couldn’t be prouder of our St Andrew’s children this week! On Tuesday, we took our school council to spend some time with the residents of Pemberton Fold. The children helped the residents make a poppy wreath as well as … Continue reading
Aboriginal art YR 6
Hello, Year 6 have been creating aboriginal art using dot painting. This technique is most effective. Take a look – amazing!
Drama in R.E. – Dilemmas
Hello, Year 6 have been discussing in R.E. what is ‘good and ‘bad’ – ‘right’ and ‘wrong’. The children came up with really interesting scenarios to act out their dilemmas. The children identified the impact of making ‘good’ or ‘bad’ … Continue reading
Den Buiding at Blackleach Country Park
Today, despite the bad weather, Year 6 went to Blackleach Country Park to build dens. Fortunately, the day started windy and dry and the children quickly made groups of six and set about building dens. The den had to … Continue reading
YR 6 Den building – Rain forecast!
Dear Parent/Carer Just a quick reminder that on Friday 12th October we are going Den Building at Blackleach Country Park. The weather forecast is showing a 70% chance of rain, so there is every chance we will get wet! Children … Continue reading
Watercolour painting in Yr6
Today Year 6 have been using different brush stroke techniques to create leaves/foliage. The children demonstrated a good understanding of colour – using various shades of green, brown and ocra. Year 6 really enjoyed the lesson and are looking forward … Continue reading
Tag Rugby in Year 6
This half term Year 6 have been learning rugby skills. The children have learned the rules of forward pass and knock on. Year 6 are now passing with more accuracy and really enjoying their games. Thank you for you … Continue reading
Author in school!
Author in School! Today E.R. Reilly,a children’s author came to share some of his stories and writing techniques with the children. The children were left wondering what would happen next in many of his mystery books and enjoyed asking him … Continue reading
Year 6 reading WONDER
Hello, I’m sure the children have been telling you all about our class reader WONDER, by R. J Palicio. Year 6 are just loving the book. They are learning how to develop their reading skills and answer inference questions. We … Continue reading