Autumn Term 2020
Autumn Parent Summary Year 6 2020
Summer Curriculum Overivew
Year 6 Summer Curriculum Overview 2020
English and Maths:
In English and Maths, the children will spend the term revising key concepts covered in the Autumn and Spring terms, as well as consolidation teaching taught throughout their school journey. This will provide a solid foundation as they move on to Secondary school.
Science:
This term in Science, the children will study the physical processes associated with ‘Electricity.’ Children will compare and give reasons for variations in how components function, including the brightness of bulbs, the loudness of buzzers and the on/off position of switches.
Computing Digital Literacy and Technology:
Computing will play a key role in the children’s learning more than ever! The children will continue to make links between computing and other subjects via blogging, handling data and video presentations. Children will be encouraged to explore new and creative ways to present their work online through the use of programmes such as PicCollage, iMovie and Book Creator.
Art and Design:
We are encouraging children to put their creative skills into practice. An example includes the task of designing and creating art work to decorate their local bus stop, which ‘thanks our carers’ and spreads hope and positivity within their local community. We will also be exploring the work of a variety of artists – asking children to comment on the artist’s differing styles before recreating a particular artwork or taking inspiration to produce their own artwork in the artist’s style.
Design and Technology
This term we will be encouraging children to prepare healthy dishes in the kitchen using skills such as mixing, cutting and weighing.
Humanities:
In History, the children will learn about Ancient Greece. One of the key focuses will be learning about Greek mythology. Within Geography, we will continue to build on our deepening map skills, paying particular focus on our local area.
PE:
Through the use of virtual PE sessions, we hope that pupils will develop their physical fitness, co-ordination and skill level whilst actively encouraging a positive attitude towards both themselves and others
PSHE:
In PSHE this term, children will be revisiting learning about mental health and emotional wellbeing. We will revisit what mental health is, how mental health can be affected and some ways of dealing with these issues – particularly in the current environment in which we find ourselves.
Please remember that this is just a brief outline of this term’s plans and does not include everything the children will be doing. We covered much of the Year 6 curriculum in the first two terms and so most of the work we set this term will be encouraging the children to not only revise this, but also develop their skills, interests and creativity, in preparation for Year 7.
Friday 3rd April 2020 – Religious Education Home Learning
As Holy Week commences with Palm Sunday (5th April), the following documents will give you some suggestions on things you could try at home to remember Jesus and this special time in the Catholic church. In each document, you will see ideas for both younger and older children, however please feel free to pick and choose from whichever you wish.
R.E Home Learning – Easter in Matthew’s Gospel
Home Learning Week 2 (30.03.20)
Maths
- Wk1_Day 1_Add whole numbers-Mental & Written strategies_NB
- Wk1_Day 2_Subtract whole numbers-Mental & Written strategies_NB
- Wk1_Day 3_Understanding Decimals_NB
- Wk1_Day 4_Adding Decimals_NB
- Wk1_Day 5_Finding a difference-decimals and change_NB
English
- Year 6 Day 1 Harry Potter
- Year 6 Day 2 Harry Potter
- Year 6 Day 3 Harry Potter
- Year 6 Day 4 Harry Potter
- Year 6 Day 5 Harry Potter
Covid – 19
Please click the link below for a suggested Daily Timetable while the school is closed.
Year 6 Home Learning
- Year-6-Home-Learning-Pack
- Year-6-Home-Learning-Pack-Guidance-and-Answers
- Year-6-Practical-Ideas
- POWer Project – Greece Lightning 1
- POWer Project – Greece Lightning 2
Spring Curriculum Overivew
English and Maths:
In English and Maths, the children will spend the term revising key concepts covered in the Autumn and Spring terms, as well as consolidation teaching taught throughout their school journey. This will provide a solid foundation as they move on to Secondary school.
Science:
This term in Science, the children will study the physical processes associated with ‘Electricity.’ Children will compare and give reasons for variations in how components function, including the brightness of bulbs, the loudness of buzzers and the on/off position of switches.
Computing Digital Literacy and Technology:
Computing will play a key role in the children’s learning more than ever! The children will continue to make links between computing and other subjects via blogging, handling data and video presentations. Children will be encouraged to explore new and creative ways to present their work online through the use of programmes such as PicCollage, iMovie and Book Creator.
Art and Design:
We are encouraging children to put their creative skills into practise. An example includes the task of designing and creating art work to decorate their local bus stop, which ‘thanks our carers’ and spreads hope and positivity within their local community. We will also be exploring the work of a variety of artists – asking children to comment on the artist’s differing styles before recreating a particular artwork or taking inspiration to produce their own artwork in the artist’s style.
Design and Technology
This term we will be encouraging children to prepare healthy dishes in the kitchen using skills such as mixing, cutting and weighing.
Humanities:
In History, the children will learn about Ancient Greece. One of the key focuses will be learning about Greek mythology. Within Geography, we will continue to build on our deepening map skills, paying particular focus on our local area.
PE:
Through the use of virtual PE sessions, we hope that pupils will develop their physical fitness, co-ordination and skill level whilst actively encouraging a positive attitude towards both themselves and others
PSHE:
In PSHE this term, children will be revisiting learning about mental health and emotional wellbeing. We will revisit what mental health is, how mental health can be affected and some ways of dealing with these issues – particularly in the current environment in which we find ourselves.
Please remember that this is just a brief outline of this term’s plans and does not include everything the children will be doing. We covered much of the Year 6 curriculum in the first two terms and so most of the work we set this term will be encouraging the children to not only revise this, but also develop their skills, interests and creativity, in preparation for Year 7.
Year 6 Spring Curriculum Overview 2020
English:
Our focus in English will be on non-fiction texts. Using current affairs topics as well as our Science topics, the children will write their own newspaper reports and explanation texts. There will be a continued focus on Reading comprehension, and the corresponding skills, as well as spellings, punctuation and grammar.
Mathematics:
In Maths we will continue our work on number and arithmetic skills, including multiplication and division and a focus on fractions. We will also be looking at shape, angles, ratio and algebra.
Science:
This term in Science, children will look at the biology of ‘Animals including Humans’. We will focus on the internal processes in the body such as circulation and digestion.
Computing Digital Literacy and Technology:
This term we will be focusing on logical thinking in relation to coding. The children will also complete activities to remind them about online safety and appropriate online activity.
Art & Design:
Children will continue to practice and develop their skills using varied media to sketch and blend colours. They will also focus on perspective to recreate their own industrial landscape scenes modelled on the work of LS Lowry.
Design Technology
Children will be designing and making their own hand puppet, selecting appropriate material and embroidery techniques.
History:
Our Topic this term will be ‘The Victorian’s. The children will study this era of history in relation to our local area, investigating the changes which have taken place in Highgate and Archway.
Geography:
The children will be investigating natural disasters around the world. They will explore the significance of Plate Tectonics to learn where and why earthquakes and volcanoes occur.
PE:
In PE we will be developing pupils’ physical fitness and tactical awareness through invasion games such as tag rugby, as well as improving the children’s movement skills through the practice of gymnastics.
PSHE:
This term children will be looking at the effects of drug and alcohol and how to develop their resilience in social situations.
Music:
This term the children will continue to learn songs and develop musical artistry on the ukulele.
Please remember that this is just a brief outline of this term’s plans and does not include everything the children will be doing.