Year 6: Computing - Researching Networks
This week in computing year 6 have been researching networks and the internet, with a focus on building our knowledge of subject specific vocabulary.
Year 6: R.E - Exodus
In R.E. year 6 have been thinking about what exodus means to Christians, with a focus on developing our understanding through subject specific vocabulary.
Key Stage 2 Christmas Carol Concert
Key Stage 2 were fantastic this morning in church for our annual Christmas Carol Concert. Everyone remembered their lines and said them so clearly, and the carols were sung beautifully by all. Well done KS2! Happy Christmas!
Year 6: PE - Dodgeball
This half term in PE lessons year 6 have been playing dodgeball, learning how to move most effectively to dodge, and how to hit a moving target.
Year 6: Maths - Learning by Questions
During maths Year 6 have been using Learning by Questions to develop and consolidate learning in class. LBQ is a fantastic online tool and we have really enjoyed beginning to use it in class!
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Year 6: English - Persuasive Writing
In English, year 6 have been analysing examples of persuasive texts. We have been spotting the language features authors use to persuade the reader. LO: to discuss techniques used to persuade the reader.
Year 6: Communion
This week Year 6 had the chance to visit our local church to attend communion. Some of the class were able to share their prayers with the congregation, which related to the theme of hope and God's light shining on us.
Year 6 History - Evaluating Sources and Creating Viking Sagas
In history year 6 have been analysing sources relating to the Vikings to try and understand more about Viking society. We looked at images of helmets and coins, which show two different sides of Viking civilisation.
Year 6 English Comparing Two Different Songs
Year 6 have been listening to two different songs, they have been analysing Big Yellow Taxi, by Joni Mitchell and What a Wonderful World, by Louis Armstrong. The children then compared the two sets of lyrics and discussed the message the lyrics were trying to get across to them. We then had a class discussion on which one we preferred and why? Most of the class prefered the Big Yellow Taxi over What A Wonderful World since it was a more upbeat and catchy song.
Should I Keep My Child Off School?
Lots of bugs and germs are spreading, and we know you want to do what is best for your child. Please see the NHS guidance below on keeping your child off school. If you are keeping your child at home, please contact the school office as soon as you can.
Year 6 Independent Guided Reading - Focusing on Retrieval Question Types
After a week of rehearsing answering retrieval question types, on Fridays Year 6 answer questions independently. The focus is to apply the skill that has been taught throughout the week. We are particularly enjoying the novel Skandar and the Unicorn Thief!
Year 6 - English - Independent Write
In English this week Year 6 have been completing their independent writing, re-telling the story of the Wizard of Oz and introducing a new character into the tale. We focused on using high level adjectives to build expanded noun phrases, relative clauses, subordination, adverbial phrases and parenthesis.
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