Have a great Summer - Autumn Term starts Wednesday 6th September 2023
Welcome to the Golden Eagles (Year 6)
Ms Jinks
Class Teacher
What we are learning this term
Class: Golden Eagles
Year: 6
English: In the first half of term we are focussing on revising key aspects of grammar, spelling and reading in preparation for the SATs. In the second half we will be focusing on producing a range of fiction and non-fiction writing linked to foundation subjects
Maths: In the first half of term we are focussing on revising key of mental arithmetic and understanding how to answer word problems in preparation for the SATs. In the second half we will be doing themed maths looking at the cost of producing different foodstuffs (linked to Design and Technology); and how to plan and cost a holiday tour in North America (linked to Geography) and South America (linked to the Mayans)
Science: This term we are looking at evolution and inheritance focusing on how things change over a long time; and how fossils help us to map and understand these changes.
Design and Technology: Structures and frames (linked to shelters for the Mayans e.g. hunting hides). Celebrating food from another culture – South America (link to the Mayans)
History: The Mayans as a non- European society that contrasts with British Culture
Geography: Using maps and research to explore the physical and human geography of North America
Art: Exploring ways to make patterns and marks in clay; making reliefs in clay and small clay figures: making pots and decorating them (link to Mayans)
Music: Me and music – appraising music from a range of contemporary music artists
Physical Education:Athletics and team sports (rounders)
Computing: In this term we will be looking at databases and programming variables in a game
Religious Education (RE): In the first half term we will be looking at what Christians believe Jesus did to save people and in what way he is a King. In the second half term we will be exploring the theme of how some people use religion to help them when life is challenging.
Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE): Sex Education
Modern Foreign Languages: Language Angels French – Me in the world
Citizenship: Individual Liberty and Rights and Responsibilities