Year 6 - What a Wonderful Week of Learning!

 

Year 6 Weekly Update

It has been another busy and exciting week in Year 6, with lots of learning, creativity and new experiences to celebrate!

Literacy

This week, we began our new unit on explanation texts. We started by exploring how simple instructions are structured and then looked at how these can be developed into more detailed explanation texts. Together, we agreed on a definition: an explanation text tells us how or why something happens. We are looking forward to building on this knowledge as we learn how to write our own detailed explanations.

Maths

In maths, we have continued to develop our skills in long division, and the children have made fantastic progress! Some children have shown great confidence dividing using factors - ask them to show you!

Science

We continued our learning about the circulatory system, focusing on the different organs involved and understanding the important functions each one performs. The children are developing their understanding of how these organs work together to keep our bodies healthy.

Black History Month

To celebrate Black History Month, we have been learning a poem that we are excited to perform and record. The children have been working hard to learn the words and prepare their performances, and we look forward to sharing the finished result with you!

We are also looking forward to completing our Black History Month art project next week.

Forest School

One of the biggest highlights this week was that everyone had the opportunity to experience Forest School! We spent the morning developing our weaving skills using wool and practising the fish and dish technique. We used these skills to create beautiful God's eyes.

We also applied the same techniques to make picture frames, which we then filled with natural resources to create gorgeous nature-inspired pictures. It was wonderful to see the children exploring their creativity, developing practical skills and making the most of this exciting outdoor learning experience.

Looking Ahead

Next week, we are looking forward to continuing our learning in all subjects, completing our art project and building on the fantastic progress we have made this week.

Please remember to bring in any recycling so we can use the materials for our Art project. 

Well done, Year 6, for another brilliant week of hard work, enthusiasm and creativity. We are very proud of you all!

Year 5 families

Dear parents/carers  please see the programme for a support network for year 5 children  and their families.

Year 5 Weekly Blog

 What another busy and fantastic week we have had in Year 5! Here is a roundup of everything we’ve been up to across the curriculum:

Black History Month

We continued our celebration of Black History Month by enjoying a wonderful playlist of music each day. Taking inspiration from the contemporary artist Matthew Small, the children created artwork focusing on everyday unsung heroes. Rather than focusing solely on famous historical figures, our artwork celebrates the vital, everyday contributions of:

• Teachers

• Nurses

• Carers

• Community Leaders

PSHE & Online Safety

We were delighted to welcome Sarah from Scarf for a special PSHE session. The children demonstrated our 4Rs learning behaviours as they explored important topics around online safety. They learnt about the impact of online influencers and gained practical awareness on how to spot and avoid online scammers.

Science: Filtering Dirty Water

In Science, we explored global access to safe drinking water and tested methods of water purification.

• We began with a discussion about water accessibility, reflecting on the fact that around 1.6 billion people globally lack access to safe drinking water and that tap water is not universally safe.

• For our practical investigation (Task B: Filtering dirty water), the class created natural filters using inverted plastic bottles to remove large insoluble particles (such as sticks and grass) from dirty water.

• We observed that while the filter trapped large debris and made the water visibly clearer, a slight yellowish tint remained, proving that the water would still require further chemical treatment or boiling to be safe to drink.

Literacy

This week, we completed our shared write, paying extra attention to ensuring dialogue is correctly punctuated with speech marks and proper reporting clauses. The children are well-prepared for next week, when they will independently write the next section of their story!

Maths

We slowed our learning pace down slightly this week to make sure everyone has a secure mastery of key core concepts. The children worked hard on:

• Addition and subtraction

• Inverse operations and missing number problems

• Rounding numbers

• Solving multi-step word problems

Looking Ahead to Next Week & Reminders:

• Maths Assessments: Next week we will complete our End of Unit Test, followed by an Arithmetic Test.

• Home Practice: Please keep practising the four operations, fractions, and most importantly, your times tables!

Have a wonderful weekend!

REMINDER : BHM Art Project 2026

Artwork by Matthew Small - ‘Seeing Potential’

Found Materials Art – Please Collect! Ideally in for tomorrow / as soon as possible.

We are going to create artwork inspired by the idea of using everyday and found materials to tell stories about our community.

If you would like to contribute, please send in clean, dry and safe recyclable materials such as cardboard, paper, magazines, wool, ribbon, string or plastic lids.

Please do not send glass, metal, food, sharp objects, electrical items, batteries, broken objects or anything dirty/unknown. 

Children should only collect items with an adult's permission and supervision.

Many thanks,

The Year 5 Team

 

Year 5 Spelling WB 12.10.26

 

 Please find below Year 5's spellings for this week. Please encourage your child to practise their spellings every evening, so they are prepared for their spelling test on Friday.

A	B	C
illusion	precise	precise
collision	vision	vision
television	decide	decide
intrusion	confuse	confuse
exclusion	revise	revise
decision	decision	space
confusion	confusion	human
revision	revision	mission
precision	precision	glide
occasion	occasion	check
inclusion
diversion
conversion
passionate
invasion

   D

girl

short

chair

the

go

Year 6 Spellings WB 12.10.26

 Year 6 will not be sent home with any spellings this week, instead we will be giving the children a SATs spelling test on Friday.

This includes spelling patterns from across Years 3, 4 , 5 and 6.

Your child will be sent home with these spellings to look through and practice, although these won't be the exact words in the test. 

Year 6 - 9.10.26

Year 6 Weekly Round-Up: A Week Full of Learning!

It has been another busy and hardworking week in Year 6, with lots of exciting learning taking place across the curriculum. From developing our writing skills to exploring the human body and discovering more about natural disasters, the children have continued to show enthusiasm, curiosity and determination.

Literacy: Building Strong Arguments

In Literacy this week, we finished writing our balanced arguments. The children worked hard to research their topics and consider different points of view before reaching a sensible, well-informed opinion in their conclusions. We also practised using the passive voice to help keep our writing formal and appropriate for this style of writing. The children should be very proud of the thoughtful arguments they have produced!

Maths: Getting to Grips with Division

In Maths, we began our new topic on division, focusing on long division. We explored the steps involved and discussed how essential a secure knowledge of times tables is when working through calculations. Regular practice of times tables at home will be a great way to support the children as we continue to develop their confidence and accuracy.

Science: Exploring the Digestive System

Science was particularly hands-on this week! We carried out a practical experiment to help us understand how the intestines absorb nutrients and how waste is removed from the body. This gave us a valuable opportunity to explore the digestive system in more detail and see how our bodies process the food we eat.

Art: Exploring Positive and Negative Space

In Art, we continued investigating positive and negative space in pictures. Using the grid method to help us work accurately, we created lizard silhouettes, paying close attention to shape, proportion and the spaces around our subjects. The children continued to develop their observational skills while exploring how contrasting spaces can create an effective image.

Geography: Earthquakes and Tsunamis

In Geography, we learned more about earthquakes and explored how these powerful natural events occur. We also investigated how undersea earthquakes can trigger tsunamis, helping us understand the connections between different natural hazards and their potential impact on coastal communities.

What's coming up?

Please use the following link to learn more about the long division method we will be using. 

Long Division 

In Literacy, we will be writing an explanation text and looking at how this differs from an instructional piece of writing.

Over the next two weeks all classes will also be attending their workshop at The Ben Kinsella Trust. Please see the website for further information 

https://benkinsella.org.uk/bens-story/

Reminders

This upcoming week children will be partaking in their first WILD Passport of the year. They must bring in and change into suitable clothing and outdoor shoes to be able to take part.

We are still collecting for our Year 6 Food drive. Please send children in with any unperishable items that you can spare.