Year 6

This term we will be working on the following topics:

English       

Our focus text this term is Macbeth by William Shakespeare. We will also be looking at the poem Cold Mountain by Han Shan and Journey by Aaron Becker. We will be writing diaries, letters, newspaper articles, character and setting descriptions, poetry, split narratives, alternative endings and play scripts. We will be developing our writing in various ways by editing, peer assessing and improving using the Year 6 criteria. We will also continue to revisit and incorporate new grammar into our English lessons. 

 

Maths       

Following SATs and the completion of our Maths No Problem learning, the children will complete a number of projects which will provide an opportunity to revisit many of the skills and curriculum content covered both in Year 6 and also the rest of Key Stage 2. The projects have been designed to explore maths in real-life contexts, allowing the children to see how important maths is in all aspects of life.

 

Science       

In Evolution and Inheritance, we will learn about variation and adaptation and the process of evolution. We will explore how both Charles Darwin and Alfred Wallace separately developed their theories of evolution. We will examine the scientific evidence from plants and animals that has been gathered to support the theory of evolution.

In Living Things and their Habitats, we will be learning about the classification of living things, including micro-organisms. The children will build on their work in Year 4 by sorting animals into groups based on their similarities and differences. They will extend their learning to find out about the standard system of classification first developed by Carl Linnaeus.

 

History 

This term we will be studying a theme in British history that extends pupils’ chronological knowledge beyond 1066. This unit prepares the children for the challenges of Key stage 3 history. It supports the development of historical skills, including extracting information from sources, evaluating historical figures and the opportunity to decide the criteria for significance. 

 

Geography 

This term we will be planning and carrying out our own fieldwork enquiry. We will be using the knowledge from prior topics to determine our own enquiry question looking at the environmental impact of growth in the local area.   

 

Art & Design           

This term we will be studying Still Life. The children will be creating a variety of still life pieces influenced by different artists, using a range of mediums and showcasing work in the form of a memory box.

 

Music        

In music this term, Year 6 will be working on film and performance skills and audition techniques. They will also be learning songs for their leavers' production. Students will work on singing as part of a chorus and, if they choose, as soloists. They will learn choreography, stage blocking, and voice projection while getting ready to perform their leavers' production.

 

Computing  

This term we will be focusing on Programming. The children will explore the concept of variables in programming. Using Scratch, the children will find out what variables are and relate them to real-world examples of values that can be set and changed. They will experiment with variables in an existing project, then modify them, before they create their own project.

 

Design technology (DT)         

The children will be designing and making a waistcoat in accordance with a specification and design criteria to fit a specific theme.

 

Physical Education (PE)       

The children will be developing their skills in Athletics, Cricket, Tag Rugby and Tennis.

 

French       

We will be learning key vocabulary and phrases through the topic: Visiting a town in France. We will be describing routes to school using pictures and word cards, following simple directions accurately, describing the relationship between places using a preposition, putting modes of transport into a simple sentence.

 

Religious Education (RE)              

We will be looking at what is meant by Eternity and finally discussing our knowledge of world religions and debating their place within modern society.

 

Personal, Social, Health, Economic / Relationships & Sex Education (PSHE/RSE)   

In Health and Well-being, we prepare for the transition to secondary school by deepening the children’s understanding of physical and mental health. We introduce vocabulary and concepts such as vaccination, habit, growth mindset, resilience, and responsibility, helping children to recognise the importance of maintaining healthy routines and making informed choices. 

In Safety and the Changing Body, we support children as they develop an informed understanding of puberty, reproduction, and online safety. We also explore digital safety through key concepts such as cyberbullying, internet trolling, and the THINK framework for online behaviour.