Miss Durston
Class Teacher
Mrs Allen
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Miss Stevens
Teaching Assistant
Miss Manners
Teaching Assistant
Miss Ryan
Teaching Assistant
What's the difference between light and dark?
The Summer will be full of exciting learning opportunities for Year 6. Our topic is based on the scientific concept of 'Light', which we will explore using practical investigation and enquiry. We also use our topic learning to explore the concept of 'light and dark'. within our key text 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by JK Rowling'. We have other opportunities available for pupils in our wider curriculum areas. In Geography, we learn about the countries within the United Kingdom, in DT we learn how to make a mechanical toy and in RE, we will consider Christianity and Humanism.
Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling
This term, we will be developing our understanding of all aspects of key stage two punctuation and grammar with an in-depth study of key terminology and information relating to grammar and punctuation rules. This will be delivered through the Place Value of Punctuation and Grammar unit from Grammarsaurus.
VIPERS
We will continue to develop our reading skills this half term by reading 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by JK Rowling'. We will consider the impact of a range of literary devices on the reader, including their intent and inferences.
Maths
Within maths, we will cover place value and the four areas of calculation: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Mental arithmetic will continue to be a focus within our maths sessions, having a daily arithmetic session to build on our fluency skills. Understanding of reasoning and problem solving strategies will also play an important role in this term.
PE
Our PE days will be on a Tuesday and Wednesday and this year we would like children to bring their PE kit in, ready to change at school. This half term will consist of Quidditch and gymnastics!
Reading and Handwriting
We devote time daily to independent reading and handwriting, as these are vitally important skills which help us across all curriculum areas.
Homework
Homework is set weekly, using the platform Google Classroom or providing paper copies where homework is tailored to individual needs. Each week, there will be a piece which will support pupils in English, Maths or Topic learning. There will also be weekly spellings set through Spelling Shed, which are also available on Google Classroom. Daily reading and regular practise of times tables using Times Table Rockstars is also part of our homework expectation.