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Our topic this term is:
The Americas
This half-term our geography topic focuses The Americas. We will be learning:
• Where are the Americas, and what makes this continent unique? |
• What are the key physical features of the Americas? |
• How and why do people settle in different parts of the Americas? |
• Why do climates and biomes differ across the Americas? |
• How do people use natural resources in the Americas, and what are the environmental impacts? • How does life in the Americas compare to life in the UK?
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This term in Maths we will be continuing our learning more about fractions by delving into percentages and decimals as well as statistics and ratio. We shall explore different methods, both formal and mental strategies that the children can utilise to help work out the correct answers.
In Guided Reading we will be focussing on the text, ‘Kensuke’s Kingdom' by Michael Morpurgo. This text tells the story of Michael, who is hungry, lonely and scared when he is washed up on a seemingly deserted island. He soon discovers another inhabitant - Kensuke, a former Japanese soldier - who, although initially unfriendly, provides Michael with food and water. Gradually, a strong bond develops between the two castaways.
We will be studying two units in writing. These are newspaper articles on Charles Darwin and balanced arguments. Each unit lasts 2 weeks and begins by unpicking a model text, analysing the stylistic and structural elements of the text before creating a blueprint. Following this we identify and delve into specific grammar conventions found in the text type and the unit culminates in the children writing their own pieces.
This term in science we will be looking at properties and changes of materials. We will be asking:
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In PE we shall be doing ultimate frisbee on Wednesdays. Year 6 children will continue to take part in SATS ‘booster’ sessions during this session. On Fridays we will be doing cricket as a whole class.
Dates for the Diary (SATS)
11/5/26 Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling - Paper 1
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling - Paper 2
12/5/26 English Reading
13/5/26 Maths - Paper 1 (Arithmetic)
Maths - Paper 2 (Reasoning)
14/5/26 Maths - Paper 3 (Reasoning)
Mr Dale (13/4/26)
Class Timetable
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Tuesday |
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Wednesday | PE kit |
Thursday | PE kit |
Friday | Spelling test and homework given out. |
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