Year 6 2022 - 2023
Mrs Bevan
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Class Teachers: Mrs Bevan, Miss Melia, Mrs Power and Mr Jones
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Summer Term 2023
This half term we will continue to look at rivers and biomes
Through this topic, we will learn:
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- about the different features of a river
- how mankind can manage or damage rivers
- what a tundra biome is
- what common flora and fauna are found in tundra biomes.
English
In English, we are focusing on editing and improving our work, so we create a portfolio of our best work.
In Year 6, we will continue to focus on:
- improving our vocabulary
- planning, drafting, writing, editing, evaluating and proof-reading our work
- developing our comprehension skills
- developing our stamina for writing
- improving our spelling
Maths
In maths this half term, we will be focusing on applying our knowledge of formal written methods to solve a range of different problems linked to:
- addition
- subtraction
- multiplication
- division
- decimals
- fractions
We will also complete investigations, which require us to apply a range of skills to solve real-world problems.
Geography
In georgraphy this half term, we will be focusing on biomes - specifically tundra biomes - and rivers.
PE:
This term PE is on a Tuesday and Wednesday. On a Tuesday we will be swimming at Shavington. Please send your child to school in PE kit on a Wednesday.
Art - we are studying Beate Kuhn (German Artist) We will study Dragon eyes and then create a dragon eye model using the median of clay.
Key Information:
MEDICATION
If your child needs prescribed medication we will require parental consent via email to the office. Contact school in advance of the start date to request the paperwork which can be emailed directly to you or made available for you to pick up. We will only be able to administer the medication upon receiving this completed information. Please provide the medication in the original box that has the child’s name and date of birth printed at the pharmacy.
ALLSORTS - BREAKFAST AND AFTER SCHOOL CLUB
We will send out a further communication about before and after school provision. · Breakfast club drop off will be at the hall door further on from the main school entrance. · Staff will be on site and available for Breakfast club from 8am – places must be booked in advance · There is some availability of childcare from 7:30 but this needs to be agreed at least 48hours in advance · After School Club will run with some availability for a later pick up – arranged in advance · Charges will apply – please message Mrs Barlow for further information and look out for messages from her on Class Dojo ·