Mathematics
Nth Term
As part of our route in algebra, Year 6 began to explore nth term and how can use our times table knowledge to help. We explored linear sequences, changing the number we start counting from and how nth term can be seen as our times tables, but adjusted in terms Read more
Careers Related Learning
Algebra in the workplace
As part of our algebra lesson on ‘finding the rule’, we looked at how we can create algebraic rules and formulae to solve real world problems. We looked at how we can help create football tables, including writing rules and formulae, to total points, games played and goal difference. We Read more
English
Planning a Ghost Story
As we work towards the end of our ghost story unit, we have begun to plan our own ghost stories. We’ve planned our own characters, settings and ghost, ready to write our final piece later this week!
Religious Education
Humanist Visit
This half term, Year 6 have been investigating the topics “What Matters Most to Christians and Humanists?” as part of our RE topic. We were lucky to be visited by Kevin, a Humanist, who talked to us about what it is like to be a Humanist, and take questions from Read more
Design and technology
Menu Design
Following on from our ‘Farm to Fork’ research session, Year 6 were then tasked with designing a three course menu, using ingredients and dishes that complimented each other. We decided on bruschetta to start, chicken fajita mains and fruit kebabs for dessert. We chose three dishes that are healthy, contribute Read more
Design and technology
Farm to Fork
As part of our D&T Come Dine with Me topic, we looked at how the ingredients we will be using, make it to the shelves in the supermarket. We looked at how they are grown, picked, packed, shipped and delivered across different continents around the globe or from within Read more
Art & Design
Street Art
For our final piece, we were tasked with creating a positive message through street art, applying the techniques we had learnt over the last 6 lessons. We Waldo had to incorporate images into our artwork, and could use any medium we chose. The results were amazing!
Art & Design
Protest Posters
As part of our history topic, Civil Rights, we have been looking at protests and the balance between safety and freedom as our big question. We looked at global issues and how people protest to make their voice heard. We then focussed on the BLM protests and protest for equality. Read more
English
Literacy Kicks Sports Journalist Visit
Year 6 had the first of their 6 sessions with sports journalist, Gareth Walker. Each session, he will be guiding the children through writing professional pieces of sports journalism, sharing his skills and expertise, whilst helping us to improve our own writing. Today we looked at reporting on England’s Euro Read more