Class 6
WELCOME TO YEAR 6 2024-25!
Autumn Term
Curriculum
This term, we have a jam-packed curriculum of exciting learning opportunities including:
English
We will be focusing on SPaG in our writing this term as we write about settings and instructional writing along with our residential Thank You letters after the trip in November.
Maths
Our Maths is taught based on the White Rose Maths scheme and this is organised into blocks as follows: Number work, addition and subtraction, multiplication and subtraction
We will also be focusing on mental arithmetic strategies and times tables
There will also be a daily "Flash Back 4" which is a brilliant and fast-paced 5 minute activity that keeps all of the other areas of Maths fresh in our minds.
RE
Teaching wisdom and authority. What can we learn from the teachings of religions and world views? What do other sources say about God, the world and human life? (Agreed Syllabus))
People Skills
Families and Relationships unit on 'RESPECT', Purple Mash Online Safety Unit and 11 weeks of DAaRT (Drug, Alcohol and Resistence Training)
History
In the Maafa project, your child will learn about Africa today and the ancient kingdoms that thrived on the continent for thousands of years. They will learn about the origins of the transatlantic slave trade in the 15th century and Britain’s involvement from the time of Elizabeth I, when John Hawkins became the first British slave trader. Your child will understand the structure of the transatlantic slave trade and the consequences of enslavement for enslaved people. They will also discover how the people of Britain benefited from the money and goods produced by the slave trade. They will learn about the causes and consequences of the abolition of slavery in the 19th century, the worldwide African diaspora and the European colonisation in Africa. They will explore the lives and actions of black people in 20th century Britain. They will understand how the Race Relations Act of 1965 became the first piece of British legislation to tackle racial discrimination and know that the Equality Act 2010 provides people with protection against racism and other forms of discrimination, today. Your child will also explore the lives of black people who have made significant contributions to Britain and will celebrate black culture in Britain today.
Art
This project is linked to Maafa.
This project teaches children about colour theory by studying the colour wheel and exploring mixing tints, shades and tones. They learn about significant landscape artworks and features of landscapes before using this knowledge to create landscape paintings.
DT
This project is linked to Maafa.
This project teaches children about significant black artists and their work, and provides opportunities to analyse and create artwork inspired by them.
Science
In the Circulatory System project, your child will revisit prior learning about the systems in the human body and the seven life processes. They will explore the role of the circulatory system and its main parts, carrying out research to answer their own questions. They will look closely at the structure, functions and features of the heart. They will learn about the components and functions of blood, making a representation of a separated blood sample. They will draw and label diagrams of each type of blood vessel and learn about their structure and function. They will test their resting heart rate using a variety of methods. They will investigate whether having a lower resting heart rate means you can sprint faster. They will recap the four types of exercise and test which raise their heart rate the most. They will recap what they know about healthy eating and the Eatwell guide, exploring foods that fall outside the Eatwell plate and recommended daily amounts of foods. They will research the effects of smoking, alcohol and drugs on the human body. They will complete their learning by carrying out an investigation into heart rate recovery.
PE-
Circuit training with Mr Heaps on Fridays
Lacrosse with Miss Jackson on Wednesdays
Music
To listen, appreciate, learn and sing the song Happy by Pharrell Williams
Computing
Online Safety and Blogging!
Staffing
As well as Mr Heaps in class there will also be the wonderful Miss Jackson who knows the class extremely well. She is amazing and will always be available, along with Mr Heaps to chat with any child should they have any worries or concerns about anything. She will work every morning in Class 6. Miss Jackson will also take PPA on Wednesday afternoon for PE and music whilst Mr Heaps is planning his wonderful lessons for the next week.
Behaviour
The ‘Good to be Green’ behaviour system will continue as usual across the school with children starting each morning and afternoon on a green card. Class Dojos can be earned by children for doing what is expected throughout the day, with Class Dojos of the Week being displayed in the class. Gold cards can be earnt by going above and beyond what is expected in work, behaviour or attitude. Dojo and Smarty Pants of the week awards will be handed out every Friday afternoon.
Platinum Cards are awarded for going way above and beyond and for really wowing! A prize can be chosen on receipt of a Platinum and a certificate and prize will be presented in Thursday’s Celebration Assembly in front of the whole school. House points are also awarded for Platinum Cards and they will be displayed on the website Platinum page.
Yellow cards serve as a warning for not behaving as expected and red cards will be given if this warning is not heeded. If your child receives a red card, you will be informed, a break time will be missed to reflect on the behaviour, the incident will be logged and house points will be deducted.