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Welcome to Y6!
This week in Year 6:
Look at our new classroom; we are elevated to new heights! With books at our fingertips, there is certainly no excuse for not doing a bit of extra reading. On that note, we continue to enjoy The Little Prince - it really is one of those books which you can get more from each time you read it and I am pleased that we are enjoying such an all-time classic together.
It was of course before half term, but it seemed a shame not to post a few of the colour run photos. What an amazing event. Thank you so much to the PTA for organising it and for all of you who managed to come and spectate.
This week in class, due to the fact we had the SATS writing moderated today, we have had a massive writing focus. The children have done incredibly well because quite a lot was asked of them individually.
Whilst that was going on, other children did some independent learning, completing various quests and challenges set for them. They absolutely loved using Google Earth, which very few of them had come across before. They travelled around the world, looking at iconic landmarks like Uluru and the Taj Mahal and answered questions. They then looked at our local area and used the measuring tool to calculate various distances.
We have also learnt about the Space Race in history, an introduction to fossils in science, completed some maths papers to keep their maths skills tip top and as ever, listened to a variety of classical music. Do have a listen to the Seal's Lullaby (Whitacre) at home. It is always a good one to go for if you feel stressed!
Finally, we enjoyed having at go at philosophy, sharing our thoughts on big issues and learning about Socratic questioning. We cogitated over 'The Trolley Problem'- ask them to tell you about it. Would you pull the lever?!!!
Production
Now we don't have a huge amount of time to prepare for School of Rock, so for homework this week, please can the children look at the words for two of our songs and try to learn them - off by heart as much as they can. All children will be singing these songs, regardless of their part. Please note that if for any reason you don't think your child will be present for the production on 8th July, could you let me know so we don't cast them and have an issue.
The children will be given their parts next week!
Thank you for your support.
Best wishes.
Miss Lakey
Y6 Year Ahead Curriculum Knowledge Organisers
Notices:
PE
Indoor PE- Tuesday Outdoor PE- Monday
Children should come to school wearing their PE uniform. They will stay in their PE uniform for the whole day.
Routines:
- The school day starts promptly in class at 8.55 am. Please use the soft start from 8.45 am to ensure your child is on time. If your child is late to school, please bring them to the school office to sign them in.
- Children may bring in a snack to school; snacks must be healthy.
- Please make sure all belongings are labelled.
- Homework will be given out on a Thursday and collected in on a Monday.
- Year 6 have a library book changing slot on a Wednesday afternoon. Class reading books can be changed anytime.
- Year 6 must bring their reading records into school every Monday to be checked.
Home Learning
Learn the words for these two songs:
Here at Horace Green
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AfDQRWsJY8zRv9i-LvhIyIJ8i9-Y-6IaDQAuRZyCblI/edit?usp=sharing
Stick it to the Man
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pqJsd5TMZ1s6BbVR-2n2iMunKdOtB5DIf5g88-MtkfY/edit?usp=sharing
