Click here to read about what we are doing in Year 6 this term and for links to useful websites to support your child’s learning.

School value

These whole-school values are discussed and practised in class and through our school assemblies throughout the half term. In Spring 1 our focus is communication, in Spring 2 we will be focusing on citizenship.

 

Literacy

In class we will be reading:
The Little Match Girl Strikes Back by Emma Carroll

Reading

The library at Touchbase Pears is a great place to borrow books and is free to join and use. 

Epic Reading online library is another great resource, which we use in class – click here and enter our Year 6 class code dcl7428

Grammar

Discovery Education is a resource that your child has a log-in for as part of our school subscription.  This site has videos and activities to support their revision.  KS1 Grammar – click here.  KS2 Grammar – click here.

 

Spellings

In Year 6 we learn the spelling patterns from the National Curriculum, along with these words from the statutory word list for year 5 and 6 – click here.  We also revise these spelling words from Year 3 and 4 – click here. 

Along with weekly spelling homework, try using games like Spell Zone to help your child practise.

 

Maths

To support your child with their weekly arithmetic practise, MyMiniMaths have created a series of free tutorial videos which provide videos and practise examples for each question type click here. 

Your child also has a school subscriptions for two excellent, National Curriculum-aligned maths sites/apps.  

The log-in details for these can be found in the front of their reading record. 

• Mathletics – click here
• Times Table Rock Stars – click here

 

Science

Spring 1 – Evolution and Inheritance

You might find the activities on this link useful: Evolution and Inheritance – click here

Spring 2 – Circuits, Batteries and Switches

You might find the activities on these links useful: Circuit diagrams- click here

Electrical components – click here

Through all our science work we think about working scientifically.  You might find this link helpful when talking to your child about our learning: Working Scientifically

 

Computing

We use the Teach Computing curriculum. In Spring 1 our topic is Programming A – Variables in games.  In Spring 2 our topic is Data and Information – Spreadsheets.  We will be using Google Sheets to make our spreadsheets – for more information about that app click here. 

You can use the Think U Know website to support your child with their learning about e-safety and becoming responsible digital citizens.

 

Trips and events for the term

Loudmouth – Bully 4 U – RSHE workshop (16.01.25)

Birmingham Back to Backs (05.02.25)

 

Art and Design

We use sketchbooks to record and develop our ideas, whilst exploring different media and the work of other artists.   Our topic is “Making My Voice Heard”, where will be exploring mark-making, chiaroscuro and street art. 

 

Design and Technology

We will be learning about electrical systems in order to create steady-hand games where we will be using our skills of building structures and electrical circuits. 

 

Geography

In our geography work, we will be undertaking a study of the Alps; locate it on a world map and identify and label physical and human characteristics.
Use a variety of data collection methods including completing a questionnaire, mapping their route and recording their findings in sketches or photographs.

Describe at least four of the key aspects of the human and physical geography of the Alps to answer the enquiry question, ‘What is life like in the Alps?’

You might find the following link useful for discussing this topic with your child: 

Discovering the Alps

 

Spanish

This term, we will be continuing to practise our pronunciation and conversational Spanish skills. In Spring  1 we will learn to talk about the weather is. Click here for a helpful video to support this topic;  in Spring 2 we will be learning to talk about our home and family. Click here for a helpful BBC Bitesize guide. 

 

Music

This term, we will be teaching the children all aspects of the music curriculum for Year 6.  

Listen to ‘A Short Ride in a Fast Machine’ by John Adams

We will also explore major and minor chords: https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/Chords/

 

PE

In PE, Year 6 will be looking at invasion games (football and tag-rugby) across the term.  They will also be looking at health-related fitness in Spring 2 where they will compare their performances with previous ones and demonstrate improvement to achieve their personal best.

 

RSHE

Children in Year 6 will learning how to take care of their health and keep themselves safe whilst online. 

 

RE

Our topics for this term are:

• Remembering Roots
• Being Courageous & Confident
• Being Disregardful of Suffering
• Being Merciful & Forgiving

We will discuss these topics in line with the Birmingham Agreed Syllabus which promotes respect, tolerance and understanding.  This link is a great way to find out more about the many faiths in our community KS2 Religious Education – BBC Bitesize