Welcome to Year 6!

Our reflection area focuses on our school value of JOY. It reminds us that there is joy to be found in the world around us - the natural world is extraordinary, and so are we! Taking notice of the little things helps us to recognise the good things in our world, and the marvels that surround us every day, from bumblebees or a ladybird to the tallest, ancient tree. We worked together to reproduce an image full of colour to celebrate our beautiful world. 

As our first text this term, we are exploring the legend of Beowulf, retold by Michael Morpurgo. We will be gathering legend language to recreate the style in our own writing, and trying to exploring how the suthor uses language to create atmosphere.

Our second text is Street Child by Berlie Doherty. This links closely with our history topic, exploring the Victorian era and the lives of children during this period. We will explore the experiences of a boy called Jim, as he navigates the harsh world he finds himself in. What is he thinking and feeling? What does his story teach us about this time in the history of our country?

What are we learning in Y6?

This term, Year 5 and 6 will work together to prepare for Young Voices, a concert bringing together thousands of children and a team of musical maestros, to perform at the Resorts World Arena in Birmingham. We will be learning to sing a range of songs, singing in unison and in two-part harmony, and coping with some challenging rhythms, across a range of styles: pop, reggae and more. 

RE Autumn Term

We are beginning the year with a very big question:

'Creation and Science - Conflicting or Complementary?'

We are exploring different beliefs and opinions about the beginning of the world, and investigating the reasons why people hold these views. It gives us a good opportunity to explore how people can disagree well, showing respect for each other's beliefs. It also presents an opportunity to consider what our responsibilities are in caring for our world.

RE Autumn 2

Our second topic explores the question of Incarnation - Was Jesus the Messiah? We look at Christian beliefs and why Christians believe Jesus is the Messiah by investigating the Biblical prophecies and the accounts of Jesus' birth. We also explore how Christians share the message of Jesus the Messiah at Christmas.

RE Spring Term

This term, we are exploring the theme of Pilgrimage. What is the significance of Pilgrimage? We will explore faith journeys to Mecca and Lourdes, amongst other places, as well as considering the motivation and reactions on a  journey in faith. Is the journey or the destination more important? 

RE Spring 2

Our second topic this term is Salvation - What does the resurrection mean to Christians? In this unit, we explore how Easter is marked and the importance of the events of Easter Sunday for Christians. As part of our work, the children will take on the role of investigative journalists and participate in a press conference, interviewing key witnesses to Jesus' death and resurrection - a Roman soldier, the Jewish High Priest, and two of Jesus' followers.

Mental Health and Well-being Support

Below are some documents relating to an online  support service called Kooth. 

Kooth provides a safe and secure means of accessing mental health and well-being support designed specifically for young people aged between 11 and 18 years old.  Mrs Vann, Mr Garratt and Mrs Kean have just completed some training with Kooth and thought it might be helpful for some of our young people.  Take a look at the information.