Year 6: P.E - Dodgeball
This half term year 6 are working on the skills and tactics needed to improve their dodgeball performance. We are focussing on playing small team games, with an emphasis on accurate throwing towards a moving target. L.O: To hit a moving target.
Year 6: English - Analysing a Classic Text
In English lessons, we have been analysing the language features and grammatical techniques used in an extract of our classic text 'The Wizard of Oz'.
Year 6: Maths - Fractions
In maths year six have been learning how to add and subtract fractions with different denominators. They have focused on finding the LCM to solve calculations. L.O: To add and subtract fractions.
Year 6: Geography - Population
In Geography year 6 have started their unit learning about population. This week we learnt about population density, and looked at different countries around the world and their population density. L.O: To understand population density.
Year 6: PSHE - Healthy lifestyle talk
On Monday, Year 6 were lucky enough to have a talk from a visitor learning about how to improve their lifestyles, with a focus on creating healthy habits, and how to make the right choices around food.
Year 6: Art - Packaging Designs
In Art, Year 6 have been completing their research and designs before making their own packaging for a food product.
Online Safety - Fortnite
Fortnite continues to reign supreme in the gaming world, drawing in millions of players with its bold graphics, fast-paced action and constant stream of new content. This guide looks at the latest developments in the game – such as themed updates, crossover characters and limited-edition cosmetics – and what they mean for young players and the adults who support them. It also unpacks some of the key online safety risks associated with Fortnite. With in-game purchases, cross-platform communication and regular seasonal updates creating an ‘always on’ experience, it’s vital that trusted adults understand how to help children and young people enjoy the game without being exposed to unnecessary risks.
Year 6: History: Writing a Viking Saga
This week in History, Year 6 analysed two different Viking Sagas, which told the same story in different ways. They then produced their own Saga, including facts which are historically accurate as well as mythical elements. L.O: To create a Viking Saga
Year 6: PGL
Last week Year 6 had an amazing time at PGL, we participated in raft building, abseiling, zip-line, traverse, orienteering, archery tag and survival skills.
Online Safety - Memes
They’re everywhere online, but do you really know what memes are saying? ???? This week’s #WakeUpWednesday guide explores the role of memes in youth culture - and why they’re not always as harmless as they seem. From hidden messages to misinformation, we break it down ???????? Plus, we share four simple ways parents and educators can guide young people to engage more safely with memes - encouraging empathy, critical thinking and healthier digital habits ????????
Year 6: English - To Effectively Describe a Setting.
Year 6 have been focussing on their use of powerful adjectives, expanded noun phrases and relative clauses, to create realistic descriptions of something magical. They have created their own 'Room of Wonders' inspired by the Nowhere Emporium.
Year 6: Science - Voltage
In science Year 6 have been building circuits, with the aim of finding the impact that changing the voltage has on the brightness of a bulb. We made predictions and then tested the accuracy of their thinking.
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