Year 6 2024 - 2025
Welcome to amazing Autumn Term!
Your teachers this year are Mrs Ashcroft and Mrs Walker.
Can you guess which teacher is which photo?
History
We will be investigating the achievements of the civilization of The Aztecs. Through our lessons, we will be exploring their culture and beliefs, and comparing and contrasting their society with British history. In addition, we will be investigating the Spanish invasion of their homeland. We will also be using maps and atlases to locate Mexico and we will be exploring the physical geography of this country.
Art
During art our focus will be on exploring the media of textiles. Through studying the felt artist Suzy Shackleton, the children will be investigating how to manipulate and layer fibres. The unit of work will culminate in the children producing their own felt product.
Science
This term, we will be learning about the main parts of the human circulatory system. We will explore the functions of the heart, blood vessels and blood. Furthermore, we will learn how to keep our bodies healthy and focus on the scientific research about the relationship between diet, exercise, drugs, lifestyle and health.
French
This term, the children will engage in conversations using familiar vocabulary to ask and answer questions.
PSHE/RE
The children will continue to learn about themselves in the wider world, focusing on their personal development and safety. They will also learn more about different faiths and beliefs.
Computing
Using Purple Mash, children will extend their understanding of word processing, how to keep safe online and coding.
P.E
This year, Y6 will have PE on Tuesday and Thursday and should come to school in their P.E. kits on these days. This term we will be developing our skills in dodgeball and tag rugby.
Homework
Homework be set and collected using Teams and will consolidate the work done in class in English and Maths. It will go home on a Friday and due in the following Wednesday.
Year 6 Recommended Reading List