Another great week in Year 6. We have all fully settled in now and have delved head first into our learning. I am so impressed with how well the class have adapted to the new routines, and they no longer need to be prompted as much with regards to hand washing/sanitizing, and the permitted routes we can take around school. Well done, Year 6!
Let’s take a look at what we’ve been up to….
In Maths, I have been so impressed with how quick the class are now completing their daily Morning Math’s questions…I have noticed huge improvements with their mental maths methods! In our Maths lessons we have been focusing on written and mental addition.
In English, we have been continuing with our biography unit. We are about to do our first mini write, in which we will write a formal letter, in the role of Walt Disney, applying for a job. We have used evidence from his biography to support each quality from the person specification.
In Science, we have been looking at the human heart. We have drawn and labelled its different parts, before we go on to looking at the role of the heart in the circulation system.
In History, we have ordered some of the key events of WWII. Next lesson, we will be creating our own timeline, and placing these events on it, chronologically!
In RE, the class have been responded, by letter, to the question ‘Is the Kingdom of God in Heaven? If not, where can I find it?’. They have been using Jesus’ teachings, as well as Pope Francis’ views to support their answers. I am very pleased with the quality and depth of their replies so far!
In PE, we had our first Sports4Champions lesson. It was great fun…although some of us got a little over excited at the outdoor games we played. I had to have a word with the class about the way we conduct ourselves, especially in front of visitors! I think some of the class forgot about their listening skills, as they were too distracted by other things. The class have assured me, this will not be the case next week!
The class have the chance to win some great prizes, through the Sports4Champion programme. The more fruit and veg they eat per day, and the more physical activities they do, will earn them more points. The books that we record this in, are kept in school and the children put their stickers on daily.
Please see the blog before this, for information on Head Boy/Girl speeches. The deadline for video entries is Tuesday 23rd September.
AWARD WINNERS:
The Golden Award winner from last week was Ellie. She has settled in SO well at Our Lady’s school, and she is well and truly part of our big family!
The Golden Award winner for this week is Charlie. He has settled in so well in Year 6 and has shown what a hard worker I know he is going to be for the duration of Year 6.
The Writing Award this week went to Ryan for his well-written and in-depth piece of work, in RE.
The Maths Award for this week went to Megan for her detailed explanations of the methods she is using.
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Notice from St Mary’s Catholic College
This week I received an email from the Head of Year 7, as follows:
We are offering tours of the academy for Year 6 parents starting from Monday 21st September. These will be by appointment and can be booked by phoning the school office on 01253 396286.
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Please check the homework tab for details of the work set for this week.
Thank you for another great week. Enjoy your weekend.
Miss Slater & Mrs Murray
