Firstly, our Miss Daly and Mrs. Mckevitt would like to welcome all our children back after the well-deserved half term break. We are really happy to see how well they have settled in and we are now looking forward to a busy, but exciting, half-term leading up to Christmas.
Our new Narrative theme this half term is World War 1. Children will have the opportunity to step into Story world and be transported back over 100 years to learn all they can about this historic event. Through drama, they will meet characters from 1914-1918 who fought during the First World War and learn how the war impacted them and their families. The children will be fully immersed in poetry and art inspired by the soldiers and their bravery. Our overriding question will be “Why do we wear Poppies in November?”
Through our Geography lessons children will learn about the countries who fought in WW1 and how land, air and sea was utilised by the Army, Navy and Air Force to win battles.
Our Science topic is ‘The Human Body’. We will explore the way the body works, looking at the parts of the heart and lungs and how exercise and healthy eating are essential for our bodies. We will also complete questionnaires finding out about the pattern of exercise of children in our school and how this can contribute to mental health and wellbeing.
Another exciting opportunity for our Year 6 children this term comes in the form of weekly art lessons with an outside agency who will be delivering sessions covering 100 years of fashion. Children will explore influences and impact of immigration, international travel and trade on the development of fashion in Liverpool over the past century.
Of course, we will continue to prepare the children for their SAT’s during the Spring term. We continue to emphasise how important attendance is this year. Being in school every day is vital for the children’s wellbeing and confidence, and to avoid missing important learning.
Some important information for Year 6 is:
- PE will take place on Wednesdays (swimming) and children will need a kit every week.
- Children have logins to TTRockstars, Math.co.uk and Century and should try to access these daily at home.
- Please continue to read daily at home with your child and send books in everyday so they never miss a chance to read with an adult in school.
- Year 6 teachers would like to encourage children to bring in water bottles and a piece of fruit for snack, if they wish.
Knowledge Organiser – Year 6 – Animals, including humans
Year 6 Geography knowledge Organiser WW1
Year 6 Home-School-Sheet-Autumn 2