3 Feb

Y6 "Learning Log Geog Blogs . . . "

Thank you so much Y6 for your special homework efforts to complete your geography inspired 'Learning Logs'  . . . .  All About Biomes!

 

Such variety and creativity!

I wanted to share them with you all!

1 Feb

Y6 KIND WORDS

PC Johnson generously gave Y6 her time this afternoon to talk about KIND WORDS.

We covered lots of topics including 'hate crime' and 'protected characteristics'.


We even took our fingerprints!

 

Thank you PC Johnson!

 

31 Jan

Y6 RE - Sikhism

KNOWLEDGE:

Learning about how Sikhs worship.

Learning why the Gurdwara is important to the Sikh community. 

Why do Sikhs have a Langar?

What is the Golden Temple like?

 

VOCABULARY:

Langar, Guru Granth Sahib, Khanda, Gurdwara, equality, worship

31 Jan

"Y6 Geog Blog!"

KNOWLEDGE:

Lots of geography knowledge gained in Y6 this week. We have:

  • read about the major biomes around the world and considered how human actions are affecting them
  • considered how to make 4 and 6 figure grid references and gained some valuable map reading skills
  • learnt the major…
26 Jan

Y6 Science - Electricity

KNOWLEDGE: We have associated the brightness of a lamp or the volume of a buzzer with the number and voltage of cells used in the circuit. 

SKILLS: We used recognised symbols to draw a simple circuit in a diagram. 

VOCABULARY: component, cell, battery, circuit, resistor, switch, buzzer,…

24 Jan

Y6 Maths Quiz at Whitby High School

Well done Y6!

Four fine young ambassadors from Y6 represented our school impeccably at a competitive maths quiz this week. They finished a very respectable 4th against tough competition and we are very proud of them!

19 Jan

Y6 Chester Zoo Trip

Well done Year 6 - a fantastic zoo trip!

 

17 Jan

Y6 Art - Making Our Voice Heard

We wanted to get our voices heard by expressing our thoughts through words and images.

 

KNOWLEDGE

Applying our understanding of light and dark, we created 3D word art.

SKILLS

Light and dark shading to create tonal…

9 Dec

Y6 PE

This half term- Y6 have been doing 'circuit training'.

We have learnt about the chemicals (endorphins) releasing positive messages to the brain during exercise.

We have discussed healthy eating, the importance of rest and sleep, as well as good hygiene.

Well done Y6 - you were all…

7 Dec

Y6 Music Week - Advanced Rhythms

Y6 learnt about the work of ‘Zoltan Kodaly’ and developed an understanding of the Kodaly music method.

We learnt how to strengthen the feeling of pulse when working with rhythmic patterns through collaborative activities (clapping games!)

We used our hands as instruments to explore rhythmic…

2 Dec

Y6 Design and Technology - Waistcoats

Y6 designed their waistcoats - we decided to go for a Christmas theme.

We chose our preferred fabric and used templates to prepare our waistcoats.

Using safety pins we joined the different fabric together, creating seams.

Finally, using the running stitch, we sewed the waistcoats together…

25 Nov

Y6 Science Week - Microorganisms and Classification

Well done Y6 - a fabulous science week full of discovery and wonder.

 

1) Microorganisms - we discussed how microbes are passed on between us and actions we can take to minimise the spread.

2) Biscuit bacteria - we had fun making our own bacteria out of sweets and biscuits - we then…