Spring Term

Please find information about our Spring Term learning here:

This half term, we will also be carrying out regular SATs preparation and revision. Pupils will revisit key skills in reading, grammar and mathematics, take part in practice sessions, and receive targeted support where helpful. Our aim is to build confidence, strengthen understanding and ensure every child feels well prepared for the assessments later in the year.

English

In English, our core text will be Star of Fear, Star of Hope, which sensitively introduces themes of friendship and loss during WW2. This book will support pupils in developing their narrative skills through writing flashback stories, focusing on atmosphere, tension and character perspective. Later in the term, they will also produce a non-chronological report linked to our history learning, with continued emphasis on vocabulary, clarity and effective editing.

Shared Reading

We will focus on improving our comprehension skills and try to foster a love of reading through different texts.

Maths

In Maths, children will be learning about ratio, algebra and decimals, strengthening their understanding of number relationships, proportional reasoning and generalisation. These units will also give pupils opportunities to apply their knowledge through reasoning and problem-solving tasks.

Topic - History

Year 6 will begin an exciting new history unit titled “The Cause and Impact of Wars,” with a particular focus on World War Two. Children will explore the key events and significant individuals involved, considering the causes of the conflict, its global impact and its lasting consequences. They will deepen their understanding of historical concepts such as continuity and change and cause and consequence. Pupils will also use a range of sources to ask thoughtful questions and build informed responses.

RE

We look at the story of Exodus in the first half term and then we will investigate ascension and pentecost as we lead up to Easter

Art /DT

In Design and Technology, we owill be creating marble runs. Children will research existing designs before planning and constructing their own structures using a range of materials and joining techniques. They will then test, refine and evaluate their models, developing both creativity and problem-solving skills. 

PE

In PE, we will continue developing teamwork, strategy and coordination as pupils complete their Tag Rugby unit. Sessions will build confidence in passing, dodging, defending and applying rules within small-sided games. We will also begin a new unit of hockey, learning control, technique and tactics in competitive games.

Music

In Music, pupils will explore the Elements of Music, including pitch, tempo, dynamics and texture. They will listen to and appraise a range of musical styles and create their own short compositions.

PSHE/HeartSmart

Too much Selfie isn't healthy and Don't hold on to what's wrong will be the theme of HeartSmart this term.

Science 

Our Science topic for the half term is Light. Pupils will investigate how light travels, how shadows are formed and how we see objects. They will take part in practical enquiries, exploring reflection and refraction and presenting their findings using clear scientific language.

Spanish

In Spanish we will learn and talk about different sports 

Computing

The children will be learning about creating their own quizzes and also about computer networks