Year 6
Welcome to Year 6!
Year 6 have made a fantastic start to the new school year and we are very proud of them. We can not wait to see what the rest of this school year brings. Scroll down on our class page to see what we are learning this term.
Miss Clack-Walsh & Mrs Barnett
Values and Virtues: Eloquent & Truthful
Eloquent: the ability to speak or write fluently, persuasively and appropriately. We are eloquent when we use language to express our ideas or opinions clearly and with conviction. When we choose our words, we should do so carefully so they are kind and compassionate, and don’t hurt others. Eloquence isn’t limited to speaking and writing. We can express ourselves in other ways like music, drama, painting or dance. We should use our creative gifts to say things in a way that is interesting, truthful, memorable and faithful.
Truthful: God wants us to be truthful in all we do. Jesus said, ‘I am the way, the truth and the life’, so being honest and truthful means we are following in his footsteps and living life the way God wants us to. Being truthful is being faithful to ourselves and to Jesus. We should stand up for the truth.
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
RE - The story of the people of God
This term we will be developing our knowledge and understanding of the structure of the bible and the forms of literature that are found in the different books. We will look at stories of the significant people in the Old Testament and consider what some of these stories tell us about their relationship with God.
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 we will be looking at how living things are classified based on similarities and differences. We 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 every other Thursday) please come into school in your PE kit.
- When you arrive at school, please line up on the yellow footsteps outside the classroom and remember to still sanitize your hands.
Homework:
- Reading – Please make sure you are reading every day and that your diary is signed by an adult.
- English & Maths - 1 page will be set each day and this will alternate English & Maths.
- Times Tables - 1 page will be set on a Monday and should be completed by the following Monday. Please make sure your times tables books are in school each week.
- Home Learning Project - There are lots of exciting activities set for you here, so get creative and let your imagination run wild!