What colour is light?
Take a look at some of the amazing Science work produced by Y6 in Science this week. Y6 were tasked with researching light. Specifically, they were asked to research the question ‘What colour is light?’. They have presented their finding beautifully, drawing upon key scientists like Isaac…
Amazing Angles!
Y6 have started a brand new Maths topic this week which explores Geometry. We began by looking at angles in a right angle, straight line and around a point. Later on in the week, we shall be exploring angles in a triangle and other shapes. Geometry in Y6 can be tricky however Y6 are showing…
Super Science Investigating!
Take a look at some super investigating we’ve been doing in Science recently! Yesterday, we investigated shadows, proving that shadows are a similar shape to the object that cast them! Today, we’ve learnt all about refraction and used water, straws and other objects to see how refraction creates…
Activism Posters!
For the last few weeks, Y6 have been creating activism posters inspired by something which they feel passionate about. We began our artistic journey by creating the canvas for our poster using wallpaper and a collaging method. This effect has been really effective in giving our posters an…
Marvellous Metric Measures!
This week, Y6 have started their new Maths topics entitled ‘Converting Units’. This week we have been learning all about metric measures and converted them using division and multiplication. Y6 are doing really well with this topic so far, keep up the super work!
Fantastic Fractions!
In Maths this half term, we are learning all about fractions. This week we have explored adding and subtracting fractions which can be a tricky skill when the numerators and denominators are not the same. Y6 are working hard to build their fluency in this area.
War Horse!
This week, Y6 have started their brand new text entitled ‘War Horse’. For our first lesson, we read the first three Chapters and looked more closely at the main character of Joey, considering his thoughts, feelings and actions. Y6 are really enjoying this text so far and we are really looking…
Exploring synonyms!
In our Reading lessons this week, we have read a non-fiction text all about rainforests! Y6 have engaged really well with this text and have enjoyed delving deeper into the reasons as to why our rainforests are at risk. As part of our Reading learning, we have focused on developing our…
Marvellous Modal Verbs!
In Grammar this week, Y6 have learnt all about modal verbs and how they can be used in different ways. We explored how modal verbs can be used to indicate possibility, ability, permission or obligation. Y6 did amazing in this lesson and even completed some tricky SATS questions all about modal…
Terrific teapot designs!
This week in History we learnt all about the famous local potter Thomas Whieldon. As part of our lesson we looked at his ‘Tortoiseshell Ware’ and then used this to create our own teapot design that would be fit for tea drinkers during the Georgian period! I’m sure you’ll agree that these designs…
Staffordshire during the Medieval times!
This week in our History lesson we learnt all about what Staffordshire was like during the Medieval times. Y6 engaged really well in this lesson and were shocked to discover that 20 skeletons were unearthed from the Medieval times in our local area! It has been great to get an in sight into the…
Exploring figurative language!
In our reading lessons, we learnt about different types of figurative language and how to spot them in reading texts. Some of these can be tricky to spot however with greater practice I’m sure Y6 will soon be able to spot them with ease!