Year 6
Welcome to Year 6. In Year 6, we believe it is important that the children develop a sense of community. Whether it’s plays, residential trips, or being a science technician, we place a strong emphasis on the children working collaboratively as a team, towards shared goals. We encourage Year 6 to become leaders and to contribute to school life, by becoming a House Captain, or supporting the transition into Reception. Our aim is to ensure that all children leave school as well-rounded individuals – equipped with important life skills – and are prepared for life in secondary school and beyond.
Staff In Year 6
Year 6 Class Teachers - Mrs Brady, Mrs Flavelle and Miss Aron (student teacher)
Learning In Year 6
Click here to view the Year 6 Overview Curriculum Map.
Click here to see the Year 6 Spring Curriculum Map
Click here to view the Year 6 Spring Timetable.
Year 6 Class Blog
Spring term
We have had another great half term in Year 6. We read two different books that focused on journeys and had amazing settings – ‘Floodland’ and ‘Shackleton’s Journey.’ We were really proud of the writing we produced for each book, using all the skills we have learnt to produce great pieces of descriptive writing. We look forward to sharing it with everyone at our class assembly.
In DT, we created miniature models of playgrounds. We worked in groups to design a playground that met our criteria; different equipment, access for everyone and a clear theme. We then used different materials, such as art straws and lolly pop sticks, to create our models. You can see our finished models in the pictures below.
In science, we learnt all about adaptation and evolution. We studied endangered animals and designed our own animals who could adapt to different environments. We even thought about the next stage of human evolutions; would climate change force us to develop web feet or even gills?
Along with all of this, we have been working hard preparing for our SATS!
Autumn 2
It’s hard to believe how quickly this term has gone by and Christmas is just around the corner. Year 6 have completed many exciting projects, from learning how a shadow is made to using the micro bits in computing. We have worked hard and shown perseverance and wisdom in our learning.
Our topic question was “What was life like for children in the Second World War?” Through our history topic we learnt how WW2 started, the famous battles of the war, evacuation, propaganda posters and rationing. We have also been reading Goodnight Mr Tom, a book about a young boy who was evacuated during the war. We learnedpenny how to use non-standard English in our writing and even some cockney rhyming slang. Our trip to the Imperial War Museum also supported our learning.
Music and Art also supported our learning about the war. In Music we learnt about jazz from Glenn Miller and the Big Bands in the 2nd World War to the crooning of Dean Martin. In Art the Expressionists created many jazz posters and Henry Moore made Expressionist drawings of those hiding safely in tube stations during The Blitz.
We can’t wait to see what our new topic will be in the New Year!
Year 6 have been very busy this half term. We have been reading a book called Pig Heart Boy by Malorie Blackman, a book about a boy called Cameron whose only chance to survive is a heart transplant from a pig. We considered the pros and cons of having a heart transplant through xenotransplantation and wrote balanced arguments for and against.
In Science we have also been learning about the circulatory system. We even got the chance to dissect a lamb’s heart! It was great to use what we have learnt to identify the different valves and chambers.
In History we have been making a film that tells the migration stories of our class. We hope to be able to post it on Teams soon.
You can see from the photo that music lessons have focused on using the xylophones to play along to Happy by Pharell Williams. We studied the musicians who have made soul and neo soul so popular and we were even able to play a two part melody!
We have also been taking part in some food tech lessons, looking at Street Food mains and desserts. We made a Mexican rice dish, combining flavours that went well together and a dessert of coconut ice from Ghana and Pocky sticks from Japan. All delicious!
We look forward to lots more learning next half term!
Parent Information
Year 6 SATs Information
Year 6 PE & Sports Opportunities
In Year 6, our children have the opportunity to take part in weekly fencing lessons run by specialist sports coaches at FightingFitFencing.
At St James Primary, we try to introduce our children to as many new opportunities and experiences as possible throughout their time here.
Fencing is a fantastic activity for young people and one that they may not normally experience outside school. As well as its physical benefits, it is a sport of strategy, tactics and mental agility. It's ancient origins mean that the traditonal values of respect, manners and sportsmanship - thinsg that we belive strongly in at school - are at the heart of the sport.
In addition to their fencing lessons, Year 6 also continue with their specialist netball sports coaching and you can find out more information on that here.
