Peer feedback Y6
The children in Year 6 have written some fraction word problems. Both classes came together to peer asses each other's questions. The children gave some pink and green feedback to their partner about how the problem could be improved. Miss Taylor and Mrs Jefferson were impressed with the…
Papier-mâché
After learning about our solar system, we are now designing and creating our own planets! Watch this space to view our progress!
Code breaking Challenge
4 children from both 6HJ and 6NT went to Rossall School on Friday 20th January for a Code Breaking Challenge which included decoding 3 different ciphers. These ciphers gradually became more challenging as the day went on. The children fully engaged with the activities on this interesting and…
Sport for Champions
The children in Year 6 are taking part in Sport 4 Champions on a Friday afternoon. This programme gives the children the chance to try a range of activities, understand the importance of being active and eating healthy foods and have fun whilst doing so.
Participating in sports in…
Y6 Sats meeting
There will be a meeting on Wednesday 18th January about KS2 sats. This will provide the opportunity to view sample papers and ask questions. We look forward to seeing you there.
Silver Sword Y 6
In January 2017, the children will be studying this text as part of their English work. English Challenge - go to the library or buy your own copy of this and bring it to school in January!
Hamlet
The children in Year 6 have been studying Shakespeare's Text 'Hamlet' and have thoroughly enjoyed it.
Our theme for our displays at Christmas was 'A Shakespearean Winter' and we focussed on the castle at Elsinore, Denmark. The children chose their own media and produced a piece of art work and…
pH indicator (Red Cabbage)
The children used red cabbage as an indicator for testing whether a chemical is an acid or an alkali. The children used common household liquids to determine which poison killed old King Hamlet. We decided to run this activity as a CSI Investigation.
The children embraced working…
Hands on Animals
As part of Science Learning about Evolution and Inheritance, we looked at adaptation in Animals.
Kelly talked to us about the adaptations of a variety of different animals, some of which originated from different countries other than the UK.
Everyone enjoyed the…
Y6 Rugby
We have been working hard with our sports coach James to improve our skills in Tag Rugby. Passing the ball backwards has proved to be a little difficult. We are now able to attack and defend using the correct formations and are looking forwards to playing a game of Tag Rugby in groups next…
Leadership Team
These children have been successful in their appointment to their roles as part of the Pupil Leadership Team.
The children went through the selection process: they applied for the posts and had an interview, then there was vote where they had a vote, the members of their class had a…
Place Value Fun!
In Year 6 we have been exploring the place value of large numbers. We have played games and drawn number lines to help us order and round them. It was fun!