Welcome to Gorilla Class!
Welcome Back!
We are continuing our learning experiences together in Year 6 by going on an adventure!
Our topic this half term is ‘Explorers’
In English, this half term we will be studying three extraordinary books which celebrate the achievements of many explorers, in particular the work of Ernest Shackleton. Children will be delving into the minds of these great explorers and writing diary entries as an explorer. They will be going on a practical adventure to learn more about these experiences and hopefully placing themselves in a similar mindset to truly capture their thoughts and feelings.
In Maths we will be continuing the exploration of the four operations as we begin to multiply and divide before applying these skills within FDP (Fractions, Decimals, Percentages).
What will be covering in this topic?
Science – Classification and Evolution
Computing – Building a website
PSHE – Self-Regulation
Geography – Biomes
Art – M.P. Robertson – Drawing, Painting, Printing
Music – Calypso Sparkle
RE – Prophecy – The Magi
DT – Structures – Playgrounds
Homework
Children will be bringing home weekly homework alongside their ‘choices’ homework. Weekly homework will have a SATs focus and we encourage children to do as much as possible in preparation for the papers themselves, but more importantly begin the routines which will help them succeed at secondary school.
Values
The value that we are concentrating on this half term is Self-regulation . Who will be our champion? We need to continue to demonstrate our other values: Respect, Focus, Boundaries, Resilience and Independence. We are celebrating our in-class achievements using Class Dojo. As a class, we need to work together to achieve our class stars. Finally, please share with us any ‘Outside School Achievements’ as we would love to celebrate these in school!
PE
This term, Year 6 have PE on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons. PE kits need to be in school on these days but it is recommended that it stays in school all week and goes home on Fridays to be washed. Correct kit consists of a white t-shirt, black or dark shorts / leggings / jogging bottoms and trainers or plimsolls. Longer hair needs to be tied up and earrings removed or covered.
Many thanks,
Mr Ducellier and Miss Bonshor
Welcome to Gorillas Class!
It has been fantastic meeting our wonderful Gorillas and learning about their wonderful experiences at Woodcroft Primary School!
As their new teachers we are filled with confidence that we will share many happy memories this academic year.
Our topic this half term is ‘Ancient Greece’
In English, this half term we will be studying an excellent book which explores Ancient Greek Myths, Gods, Monsters and Mortals. The children will be using this as a driver for our main outcomes of retelling and creating their own myths based on character design.
In Maths we will be deepening our understanding of place value through fluency, reasoning and problem solving.
What will be covering in this topic?
Science – Light
Computing – Communication and Collaboration
PSHE – Relationships
History – Ancient Greece
Art – Grayson Perry – Ceramics
Music – Work around title ‘Short ride in a fast machine’
RE – Jesus the law breaker
DT – Structures – Playgrounds
Homework
A menu of homework choices (that are cross curricular) have been given out in pupils’ homework books- a minimum of 3 pieces need to be handed in this half term please!
Also, please try to ensure that an adult at home reads for a few minutes each day with their child as this will hugely improve the quality of their learning in all subject areas. Doodle Maths is also a fantastic resource that can be accessed at home and provide sufficient support.
As SATs move closer children will be set more specific work around this to help them succeed. Please try and support your child throughout this challenging year.
Values
The value that we are concentrating on this half term is respect. Who will be our champion? We need to continue to demonstrate our other values: Self-regulation, Focus, Boundaries, Resilience and Independence. We are celebrating our in-class achievements using Class Dojo. As a class, we need to work together to achieve our class stars. Finally, please share with us any ‘Outside School Achievements’ as we would love to celebrate these in school!
PE
This term, Year 6 have PE on Monday and Tuesday afternoons. PE kits need to be in school on these days but it is recommended that it stays in school all week and goes home on Fridays to be washed. Correct kit consists of a white t-shirt, black or dark shorts / leggings / jogging bottoms and trainers or plimsolls. Longer hair needs to be tied up and earrings removed or covered.
Many thanks,
Mr Ducellier and Miss Bonshor
