In Year 6, we looked at how we can improve our teamwork. Activity The challenge was to build a bridge to span 30 cm using only newspaper and tape or art straws and tape. We then attempted to place 3 toy cars on the bridge to see if they could Read more
To begin our latest art unit, we brought in 5 items that are special to us. These ranged from pictures, toys, teddies, clothing and other interesting items. Our project involves creating a box to keep the items in, with 4 different pieces of artwork to be created for the faces Read more
To begin our science topic – Cells – we looked at what characteristics organisms need have to be classed as living. We used the term ‘Mrs Gren’ to help us to remember all 7: Movement, respiration, sensitivity, growth, reproduction, excrete and nutrition. We then planted cress seeds and looked Read more
Both Year 6 classes took part in maths treasure hunts this afternoon. They had to apply their knowledge of finding percentages of amounts and equivalent fractions, decimals and percentages. The children worked in groups to solve a variety of problems in the quickest time possible, moving between problems as they Read more
As part of our learning in Science, Year 6 have been provided with laboratory coats. Each lesson, one child is selected to wear the coat to represent that we are scientists and must work and think like scientists within our lesson. After the lesson, children who have impressed get the Read more
As part of our Civil Rights topic, Year 6 looked at examples of artwork that promotes diversity and equality. After discussing different pieces, we decided to recreate Pop Art portraits of Rosa Parks. We used watercolours for the portrait and oil pastels to blend colours for a vibrant background.
Year 6 had the chance to have a first try of the new DigiSmart app. We have used DigiSmart for a couple of years at St. Luke’s, so the children were well-placed to look at the changes and what was new! ‘DigiSmart Comprehension: Protest & Power’ helps to build children Read more
During the Spring term, Year 6 have been studying the history of civil rights and civil rights movements in America, in particular from 1950 onwards. We looked at famous events, rules, laws, attitudes and people. We learnt that America was very different during the 1950s, and that it took Read more
As part of our World Book Day celebrations, Year 6 looked at learning, writing and performing a range of poems to celebrate reading. We also designed front covers for the class novels which have inspired our reading and writing this year. All of our activities have helped contribute Read more
This week, Year 6 were lucky enough to have the chance to watch a fantastic performance of ‘Blurred Lines’, which discusses and explores the topic of child criminal exploitation (CCE). The child watched a video and discussed issues based on a work pack provided to support their understanding of Read more