Author: year6

Year 6 have been learning about the heart.  We looked at the different parts and their functions.  To investigate this further, we dissected a lamb’s heart.

We then investigated how the heart pumps blood by creating a model.  We created a valve to show how blood is prevented from going the wrong way.

As part of our PE lesson, we looked at pulse rates and how they increase.  We discovered that our hearts beat faster with more intense activities.

KS2 had a Zoom session with a scientist.  We were able to ask her questions and she gave us some fascinating answers.

We also explored what blood is made up of and its function.  We represented this using different ingredients.

Leila was chosen by 3 different adults for her writing this week.  Well done!

Value Award: Friendship

Spencer always shows kindness to others and comforts them when they are feeling down.

 

St. Barnabas Award:

Archie is always encouraging others without even realising it.

Thomas has read several times this week, which is really helping with the progress he is making.

 

Well done everyone!

The children researched and wrote poems about the Commonwealth.  Four children were selected to read their poems at the Commonwealth Day ceremony where we were joined by the Mayor of New Romney, Bishop Rose and many other people.

 

Dolly has been working hard to improve her writing this week

Value Award: Friendship

Brylie was awarded her certificate for always looking out for her friends.

 

St. Barnabas Award:

Alfie has been encouraging others to improve their football skills by adopting a coaching role.

Henley is the ‘Reader of the Week’ for really upping his game with his reading. Henley likes to challenge himself with his reading too!

 

Well done everyone!

Year 6 have had a fantastic week celebrating all things books.

We enjoyed swapping books that we have enjoyed so that others can experience them too.

The children enjoyed the visit from Jo Clarke.  We learned lots of useful tips regarding how to write a great story.

Our local librarian visited to tell us how to make the most of the library – I’m sure lots of the children will be visiting soon.

Lots of Elm class enjoyed dressing up on ‘World Book Day’.

We also enjoyed coming back to school during the evening for a story, biscuits and hot chocolate.  It was lovely to see the older children sharing books with the younger ones.

 

Year 6 enjoyed the poetry workshop with Paul Jenkins.  We even created a collaborative poem with him.

Finally, we were very impressed with the cakes inspired by books.

We can’t wait to spend the book tokens.

We had a brilliant PE lesson this week.  10 year 6 children planned and led 5 activities to develop the football skills of others.  The adults observed fantastic teamwork and positive attitudes from all involved.

Star of the Week was awarded to Joshua for putting so much effort into the Tiempo dance workshop.

Value Award: Friendship

Leo was awarded the certificate for being a great friend to all.

 

St. Barnabas Award:

Elise was awarded the encourager certificate she always encourages others around her to adopt the same great learning behaviour that she has.

Carmela was awarded this certificate for always working hard to improve her reading.

 

Year 6 were awarded Nicholas Bear for their teamwork during PE this week.

 

Well done everyone!

The children had great fun with Tiempo dance. I have never seen them all move so much! The children loved all the different dances and, even though some were quite tricky, they all joined in brilliantly.

 

Hello!  We hope you’ve all had a fantastic half term break.

Here is an overview of the term ahead and the KIRFs to practise at home.  We have also attached some useful websites to support learning at home.

As always, please do not hesitate in contacting the Year 6 team if you have any questions.

Year 6 celebrated the end of our history topic by having a WW2 themed day.  It was a very busy day!

Baking

We revisited the topic of rationing by baking ‘Carrot Cookies’.  Even though we used very basic and minimal ingredients, the cookies still tasted good.  We discussed how other ingredients could be used instead of carrot e.g. raisins.

 

Make Do and Mend

The children were able to put their sewing skills to good use by trying to mend or create something new from unwanted items.  Some children even tried to mend holes in their school uniform.

Land Girls

The children planted Broad Beans to represent one of the roles of women during the war.  We look forward to nurturing and eventually harvesting these!

Morse Code

Year 6 put their code cracking skills to the test!

Art

We were inspired by Henry Moore’s WW2 paintings and were able to develop our techniques when drawing in perspective.

 

Performing to EYFS

We were delighted to perform our Charleston and Lambeth Walk dances to Early Years.  We also performed the song ‘ White Cliffs of Dover’ with Elm class singing the main song and Oak class providing the harmonies.

 

A fun day was had by all!