Nansledan School

Darwin Class (Y6)

Welcome to Darwin class!

Our class is a team - we are pioneers, educators, leaders and learners of the 21st century!

Our class is named after Charles Darwin. His pioneering research had an incredible impact across evolutionary biology and his Theory of Evolution. His book, 'On the Origin of Species' outlined his ideas, which are now widely considered as fundamental concepts. His work as a naturalist and geologist also supported the development of scientific understanding.

Miss Durston

Class Teacher

All about me! Miss Durston

Hello, I'm Miss Durston and I teach Darwin Class (year 6). Year 6 is a year of hard work and adventure, where we continue to grow as learners and individuals.

We have lots of exciting learning opportunities ahead in our STEAM curriculum and beyond, including our residential to London!

Here are a few facts about me:

Favourite Food: cheese

Favourite Animal: flamingo

Favourite Book: The Harry Potter series by JK Rowling

Favourite Beach: Polly Joke

Favourite Hobby: sea swimming, paddle boarding or surfing

Mrs Allen

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Miss Stevens

Teaching Assistant

Miss Manners

Teaching Assistant

Miss Ryan

Teaching Assistant

What makes a good performance?

The summer will be full of exciting learning opportunities for Year 6. Our topic is based on performance skills - we will be learning how to put on the perfect show! We will also be consolidating our knowledge of the heart and circulatory system in science.

Writing

This term, we will be consolidating our knowledge of key stage 2 writing skills. We will be writing and explanation text about the heart and circulatory system and a narrative based on 'The Fastest Boy in the World' by Elizabeth Laird.

VIPERS

We use VIPERS as our approach for our reading. We will be focusing on 'The Fastest Boy in the World' by Elizabeth Laird and assorted texts relating to the heart and circulatory system.

Maths

Within maths, we will consolidate our knowledge of key stage two mathematical concepts. We will also be conducting a range of exciting mathematical investigations.

Our PE days will be on a Tuesday and Wednesday. A reminder that the children can now come in to school wearing their PE kit on PE days. This half term will consist of cricket and athletics.

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 or Maths learning. There will also be weekly spellings set through Spelling Shed, which are also available on Class Dojo. Daily reading and regular practise of times tables using Times Table Rockstars is also part of our homework expectation.

Here is an overview of our planned learning for this half term: