Year 6

Welcome to Year 6!

We hope you have had a relaxing summer break and are excited for all the learning we have ahead of us in Year 6. Scroll down to see what we will be learning this term.

Mrs Checketts and Mrs Vandenberg

Values and Virtues: curious and active

Year 6 Class Saint

Saint Maximilian Kolbe

Saint Maximilian Kolbe was a Polish Priest during the Second World War and was strongly influenced by his vision of Mary. When World War Two began, he was one of the only Franciscans to stay in the monastery and he opened up a hospital for those who had been injured. He also provided shelter for refugees. He was later arrested and sent to Auschwitz. After two months at the concentration camp, many men were sent to starve to death. Kolbe was not one of them, yet decided to trade places with one of the young man who still had a family at home. After two weeks Kolbe was still alive and was killed by injection. During his suffering he remained calm and prayed daily for the men suffering along side him.

Feast Day: 14th August

The story of the people of God

The children will be given the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of the structure of the bible and the forms of literature that are found in the different books. They will also be introduced to stories of the significant people in the Old Testament. They will discover what some of these stories tell us about their relationship with God.

Prayers

Hola Mexico

Welcome to Mexico! Get ready to explore this unique country, from its towering temples and stunning geography, to its pulsing rhythms and fun-packed festivals. Tummy rumbling? Concoct a traditional fruit cocktail or delicious Mexican meal. What’s on your shopping list? Go steady with the spices! Discover the mysterious world of the ancient Maya civilisation: learn their poetry, play their ball game and follow all their curious rituals. Feel like celebrating? Design a flute, grad a drum, join a tribe and make some noise! Have you got what it takes to be chief? Let’s find out…

Science

Living things and their habitats

This term the children will be looking at how living things are classified based on similarities and differences. They will be working scientifically to have a go at classifying living things in our own environment and researching significant individuals that helped to decide the classification system; including Carl Linnaeus.

There are a few changes to school this year, so here are some reminders:

Please make sure that you have a clearly named water bottle in school everyday.
On days that we have PE (Monday and Thursday) please come into school in your PE kit.
When you arrive at school, please line up quietly at our back door.

Homework:

Reading – Please make sure you are reading every day and that your diary is signed by an adult.
English & Maths - set online every Monday, use your EmileEducation log in to complete this. You will find this in the front of your reading diary.
Home Learning Project - There are lots of exciting activities set for you here, so get creative and let your imagination run wild!