Mr Robert’s Year 6 Class

Mr. Roberts’ Year 6 Class

On this web page you can find out about all the exciting things taking place in Year 6!

Teacher: Mr. N. Roberts

Email:  nroberts@discovery.victoriousmat.org

Twitter: @DiscoveryMrR

Term: Spring 2

Our learning this term:

Maths:

This half term, we will be exploring decimal place value, making links further links between percentages and fractions. We will also be looking at a wide range of arithmetic and reasoning questions in preparation for our SATs in May.

English: 

This half term will be looking at three text types: an interesting setting description based on ‘Kensuke’s Kingdom’ by Michael Murporgo, a non-chronological report based on Mount Everest, and a Poem, further linking to our learning about The Himalayas. We will also be writing up our experiences from our residential!

Science:

Animals including Humans – What do all animals including humans need to keep themselves alive?

This term, Year 6 will explore the circulatory system, including the heart, lungs and blood vessels. We will explore how water and nutrients are transported around the body and also look at the impact drugs, alcohol and lifestyle can have on out body’s function.

Geography:

Peak District, Himalayas and the Rockies: In what manner do mountain ranges differ and how are they useful to human civilisation?

We will be looking at how mountains are formed around the world and how different mountain ranges are used in different societies.

Art:

Identity

This term, we will be exploring how artists use a range of techniques to achieve juxtaposition within their art work and go on to create our very own layered portrait.

Computing: 

Can I create a spreadsheet?

After exploring what spreadsheets are and how they are useful in a wide range of purposes, Year 6 will have a go at creating their own spreadsheet to present data in a uniform and effective way.

Music:

How has technology changed music?

This term, the children will be exploring ow the implementation of technology has impacted music production and will have a go at producing their own tracks on Chrome music make.

Spanish: 

Seasons – This term, the children will be further exploring Spanish vocabulary and will be using regular verbs, learning what they are and how to use them in sentences.

PSHE/RSE

Our PSHE topic for this half term is ‘Growing Up’ – This topic builds on children’s knowledge of the human body; how we grow and change, both physically and emotionally.

General Class Information

PE:

PE is twice a week on Wednesday and Thursday.

Your child will participate in a sport and gymnastics/dance lesson every week. It is expected for children to have a full PE kit kept in school at all times.

Children should not be wearing any jewellery including earrings for PE. If your child does wear earrings, please could you ensure they are taken out before school on Wednesday and Thursday.

Homework

Task – 1 piece of home learning on century which should be independent work and take 10/15 mins – to be completed by Wednesday the following week.

Additional tasks may be provided to support children in filling various gaps in their learning to meet the Year 6 Curriculum guidance.

Reading – The children will be given a reading journal for home. They will be given various reading books throughout the year and will be expected to read independently and complete tasks set out in the front cover of the book.

Times Tables Rock Stars – Children should continue to practice their times tables on TTRS, a minimum of 2 sessions a week  (10 minutes). Various competitions will be set throughout the year.

KS1 and KS2 additional tasks (optional)

Any home learning that your children do independently which is additional to this (such as home projects, research, writing stories, practicing maths concepts etc.) will be rewarded with DoJo’s.

Snack:

Snack is to be a piece of fruit or a cereal bar. No chocolate, crisps or sweets are allowed.