Mathematics
We shall again be looking at fractions, area and volume and finishing
off our preparation for the entrance examinations. We will investigate
what happens to shapes when you reflect or rotate them or move them
elsewhere, studying reflective and rotational symmetry. We will look
at positive and negative correlation, shape construction and number
problem solving.
English
We will study classic poetry and poetry since 1900. We will be looking
at Chaucer’s ‘The Canterbury Tales’ to see how language
has developed over time. The pupils will study the function of etymological
dictionaries, develop persuasive and discursive writing, look at mystery
writing and finish off our pre-examination preparation.
Science
Year 6 will be learning how to change electrical circuits, how light
works and how we see things.
History
We will be continuing our topic on Victorian Britain and the British
Empire until half-term. We will then by studying World War II looking
at how the war affected children.
Geography
We will be studying settlements.
French
TBC
Religious
Education
Sacred texts and the Qu’ran.
ICT
The children will continue to develop their skills on the spreadsheet
programme, Microsoft Excel. They will continue to develop their skills
with control technology through exploring scenarios on Junior Control
Insight.
Art
The pupils will look at pattern which will be used as inspiration
when exploring Batik as an art form.
Physical
Education
This term pupils will practise their sports acrobatics
pairs work and indoor athletics skills.
In games the girls will do hockey and netball while the boys do football
and tag rugby.
Design
Technology
We will be continuing the vehicle project and then designing and making
a ball-bearing game incorporating a vacuum formed lid.
Music
In our instrumental work, the children will continue the song writing
project. We will be looking in more detail at form and structure and
lyric writing, with particular reference to the work of other composers.
We will rehearse and finalise a score.
PSHE
We will be looking at the following areas during the year: Rules and
Laws, My Body, Keeping Healthy, Me and My Relationships, Keeping Safe
and Making the Most of My Abilities.
