Year 6 - Eagles and Wolves

Summer Term, 2024

Welcome back! 

We hope you had a lovely and restful Easter break and are ready to start the new half term at Cooks Spinney.

This page is designed to provide you with the information needed to make the year as successful as possible. 

Topics this half term:

English - This half term we are studying Speeches that Changed the World. Momentous and thought-provoking speeches from a wide range of historical eras and nations. These speeches have all inspired people to act. Some have changed the way people think, other have changed the course of events across the globe. 

Writing will be taught through The Write Stuff approach by Jane Considine. This method allows pupils to improve their oracy and widen their vocabulary in every lesson, whilst deepening their understanding of writerly choices. 

Mathematics - In mathematics this term, pupils will be looking at:

• revision
• statisctics
• shape

Key skills (using and applying the four operations for example) will be revised during additional sessions (after school tuition, in class support and afternoon revision activities). 

Pupils will also have the opportunity to try monthly challenges and take part in a variety of TTRS events and competitions. 

Science - Electricity

Students will build on what they learned about electricity previously, this time building their own circuits, using different components and being able to recognise different circuit symbols. Students will continue to build on this topic in year 8.

Religious Education - Theological debate

• Do you need faith to be good?
• Should people be allowed to express religion in public or should it be kept private?
• What are the similarities between faith and non-faith perspectives?

Computing - Spreadsheets

• What is a spreadsheet?
• Modifying spreadsheets
• What's the formula?
• Calculate and duplicate

PSHE - How can the media influence people?

• How does the internet target us online?
• How is my information and data used?
• How do I know if online content is age appropriate?
• How do I report inappropriate content?
• What is gambling?

P.E - Activities will include fitness, athletics, cricket, boccia/kurling. Year 6 P.E days this year will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Your child must wear their P.E. kit on these days to and from school. 

Failure to have it is likely to result in them not being able to participate in the lesson. In addition, children will not be able to participate if they do not have the correct P.E. kit. Please see the school website for more information on the P.E. kit requirements. If your child has their ears pierced, they will be required to either take out the earrings or cover them with tape for the lesson. Please remember Cooks Spinney only allows small stud earrings in school. 

Homework and Spellings 

Homework is an essential part of pupils' learning. This year our homework will set via Class Dojo. This will involve weekly spelling, grammar, reading comprehension activities and maths, which will be set every Thursday. Children must bring in their homework books every Thursday. If you require a paper copy of the homework, please ask your class teacher for one.

Reading 

Reading is an integral part of Year 6.This year we are having a big push to promote a love of reading across the school. It is very important that you ensure your children are reading on a daily basis, and, where possible, ask them questions about what they have read to support their comprehension. 

If you have any questions or concerns at any point throughout the year, please speak to either your child’s class teacher or another member of the Year 6 Team. 

 

Yours faithfully, 

Mrs Dackombe, Mr Carr and Miss Whitbread