Maths
This term, we are focusing on developing our understanding of fractions, decimals, and percentages, including how they relate to one another. We will also practice applying these skills to real-life problems. Alongside this, we will revisit key topics from earlier in the year to ensure strong foundations for future learning.
English
In English, we will explore the new book Two Degrees as a basis for our learning. Inspired by its themes, we will focus on persuasive writing to raise awareness about climate change, letter writing to express opinions, and crafting narratives informed by research from our Geography studies on environmental issues.
Science
In Science, we will be exploring evolution, building on prior KS2 learning about how plants and animals have adapted over time to survive in their environments. We will investigate natural selection, inherited traits, and the evidence for evolution, such as fossils. Through discussions and activities, we’ll deepen our understanding of how living things have changed and continue to change over millions of years.
PSHE
In PSHE, we will focus on family and relationships, exploring the importance of healthy communication, respect, and understanding within different family dynamics. We will also learn about citizenship, discussing how we can contribute positively to our communities, understanding rights and responsibilities, and exploring the values that help us work together as respectful and responsible citizens.
PE
Children will be focusing on football. Children will learn about the necessary skills involved and different ways of moving with a ball and team positions. In our moving and learning unit the children will learn about which movements effect which part of the body and how. In yoga, we will learn about stretches and positions that work the core muscles in our bodies.
RE
Through our RE days at school, the children learn about their own and other’s beliefs.
Our question this year is: How is life like a journey?
Over the next term we will cover Hinduism, Sikhism and Isla
Computing
This term, we will build on our programming skills by using repetition and selection in our code and working with variables to store and manipulate data. We will design and create programs by breaking problems into smaller parts (decomposition), focusing on specific tasks and goals.
Logical reasoning will help us develop systematic strategies to debug algorithms and refine our code. We’ll learn to use procedures to simplify our programs and apply these skills to control robots or floor turtles, ensuring our designs meet their purpose and needs.
Additionally, we’ll explore programming software to create and test simulations, further enhancing our understanding of how programming can solve real-world problems
MFL
In French, we will be looking at classroom objects and family members and understanding how to say who we live with.
Art
Final Term
DT
In Year 6 Design and Technology (DT), we will be making pop-up books focused on the topic of carbon footprint. Our project will involve designing creative pop-up mechanisms to illustrate key concepts related to reducing carbon emissions and protecting the environment. Through the use of interactive features, we will highlight practical ways to reduce our carbon footprint, such as using renewable energy, recycling, and reducing waste. This project will allow us to combine creativity with important environmental messages, helping us better understand how we can make a positive impact on the planet.
