Year 6

We will be using our core text, Gorilla Dawn, to write creatively using a range of writing techniques. In the heart of the African jungle, a baby gorilla falls into the hands of rebel soldiers. Imara and Bobo, fellow captives, discover its grim fate – captivity. Their hearts resolve to save it, pledging to release the gorilla back to the wild, defying time's cruel grasp.

Our learning in maths will move through different units this half term, including place value and four operations. 

We will be learning about the living things and their habitats with a focus on evolution and inheritance. The children will learn about The Linnaean system, named after the famous taxonomist Carl Linnaeus while using first-hand observation to identify characteristics shared by animals in a group. 

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In Geography we will be learning about the Amazon Rainforest in South America and the impact of colonies and indigenous groups.

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In Computing the children will be using Purple Mash to code a game with scores and a timer. In Online Safety the children will learning about self image and identify in the online world.

In RE we will be learning about Buddhism and the Buddhist community worldwide. The children will reflect on what it means to belong to a faith community.

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In PE, we will be developing our understanding of outdoor and adventurous activities skills. We will be applying different methods of communication to collaborate effectively in teams to succeed in different game situations.

Our PE days are on Monday and Tuesday

In Art, the children will be continuing to develop their drawing and painting skills. The children will be inspired by their learning in English & Geography and creating abstract paintings of animals from the Amazon Rainforest.

In French, the children will begin to learn about clothing while recapping their prior knowledge of colours and verbs.