English

This week in English, learners completed their final biography writing on Ernest Shackleton, independently applying their planning, editing, and writer’s knowledge to produce a polished piece of work.

They then explored the difference between fact and opinion, learning how to identify each and justify their choices using evidence. This supported both their non-fiction writing and critical reading skills.

When we return from the break, learners will begin a new unit with a hook activity to introduce their new class text. Through discussion, sounds, and key vocabulary, they will make predictions and explore language to support their understanding and future writing.

Ask your child:

How can you tell whether a statement about Ernest Shackleton is a fact or an opinion?

Why is it important to justify opinions using evidence when writing a biography?

     Maths

This week in maths, learners developed their understanding of algebra by solving problems with two unknowns. They used equations and logical reasoning to find missing values, explained their thinking, and compared different strategies to check their solutions.

When we return from the break, learners will begin work on decimals, focusing on place value and representing, partitioning, and comparing decimals using models such as place value charts and counters.

Ask your child:

How did you work out the values when there were two unknowns in an equation?

What strategy helped you most when solving algebra problems, and why?

📢 Exciting Enrichment Opportunities

Learners can also take part in exciting external maths challenges:

Human Calculator – Sign up using this link

AMS Olympiad – Full details available here

  Science 

This week in Science, learners reviewed their knowledge of light and completed an assessment to demonstrate their understanding. They revisited key concepts including how light travels in straight lines, reflection, refraction, how shadows are formed, and how the size of a shadow can change depending on the distance from a light source. They also reflected on their understanding of scientific investigations, data collection, and analysis.

Next half term, we will begin exploring the circulatory system.

 Ask your child: 

What do you know about the human heart and blood? What can we do to make and keep our hearts healthy?

Enquiry Learning

This week in Enquiry Learning, we have linked our lessons to International Week. In Year 6, our chosen continent was Europe.

Learners worked independently to research different European countries and created presentations showcasing some of the following:

-The meaning behind their chosen country’s flag
-Languages spoken
-Famous landmarks
-The country’s location on a map

Learners also explored culture through food by researching traditional dishes and designing a menu inspired by their chosen country.

After the break, learners will begin an exciting new topic in which they will be designing and making their own cushion covers, developing their creativity and practical design skills.

Ask your child:

What interesting facts did you learn about the country you researched?

What traditional foods did you include in your menu, and why are they important to that country’s culture?