Year 6

Last week before the Christmas holidays, and as we type, the school is buzzing with Christmas excitement as we prepare for our annual POW Christmas fair! 

In Maths this week, we have spent some time revisiting the Probability Scale, discussing the Monty Hall Gameshow strategy and learning about Probability Trees. In English, we started with practising our creative writing skills; writing a story inspired by an image. We also finished A Christmas Carol and have focused on Scrooge's transformation in the novella.

This week in French, we have continued practising how to tell the time and concluded this topic. We’ve also been discussing the French language around the world and have started a project about a French-speaking country. In Science, we have been learning about magnets. We carried out two experiments to reveal the magnetic field around a bar magnet. Using iron filings, we saw the pattern of the magnetic field, and with plotting compasses, we discovered its direction.

In Drama this week, some of the pupils recorded their radio plays, whilst the others prepared for their Bugsy Malone auditions by reading through script excerpts in pairs and small groups. In History we have been identifying the key features of Shang religious beliefs and practices. In Geography, we learnt about China's economy, identifying the key exports and imports and using new vocabulary 'trade deficit' and 'trade surplus'. We have also been learning about how earthquakes has affected China and thought of how building design can increase earthquake resistance. 

Have a great weekend! 

Finally, next week looks to be really busy, so here are some key items to take note of:

• No Clubs next week (apart from Fencing Club on Thursday). 

• Tuesday 10th December: Willington Carol Service at  St. John’s Church, Spencer Hill, Wimbledon at 4.15pm. Children must wear full school uniform and bring in a silent reading book. Children in Orchestra or Woodwind Ensemble should bring their musical instrument and music.  Bags will not be brought to church but will be left in form rooms overnight. All children to be collected from the church.  See Dates and Reminders section of the newsletter for full information. 

• Thursday 12th December: Oates trip to Box Hill.  Please attend school wearing outdoor adventure clothing and be prepared for inclement weather. Please also wear sturdy footwear. A spare clothing, hats, gloves, coats and waterproofs are advised. Also bring a ruck sack or tote bag to carry lunch bag. Those attending the carol singing in the Wimbledon Quarter after school should bring in school uniform to change into. 

• Friday 13th December: Christmas Jumper day! 

The Year 6 Newsletter Team