"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence therefore is not an act but a habit." Aristotle (Greek philosopher and polymath)
Welcome to Year 6
Our topic for term 2 is, ‘Our Changing World’ - the children will be learning about climate change and what they can do to make the world a better place. In science, children will be learning about evolution and inheritance, building on their learning of classification, rainforests and adaptation from Years 4, 5 and last term.
Inspirational People we will be looking at include:
Mahatma Gandhi -politician and social activist
Peace Proscovia - influential and inspirational Ugandan netball player Tori Tsui - climate change activist and writer
Year 6 Curriculum Letters:
Year 6 Welcome Presentation - 8th September 2022
Year 6 Learning Organisers:
Term 1: Science - Classification / Geography - Rights and Responsibilities
Term 2: Science - Evolution - How do things change? / Geography - Our Changing World
Term 3: Science - Light / History - Thinking Outside the Box
Term 4: Science - It’s Electrifying / History - The Shang Dynasty of China
Term 5: Science - Animals including Humans / History - The Maya Civilisation / Learning Review - The Maya Civilisation
How can I support my child?
Work is set weekly on a Monday morning with a variety of assignments and tasks. Year 6 children can access these through their school email account on google classroom. All children have been shown how to use this.
Numbots -Children use their same log-in details as for TTRS.
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-6/ You can watch the powerpoint, complete the sheet and check the answers yourself. Don't worry about printing the sheets just copy the questions into your book or onto paper.
Important Dates:
Open Afternoon - Wednesday 15th November, 2:30pm
Parents and Guardians are invited into the classroom to share the children’s work with them
Reading with Foundation Stage - Friday 15th December
Money Matters - Tuesday 19th December