Year 6
In Year 6, there are two classes; 6O, taught by Mrs Oakley and 6B, taught by Mr Blair. The children are also supported by Mrs Benton, Mrs Budziszewski, and Mrs Tucker.
The Year 6 children are Navigators.
Our learning pathways are individual, yet inter-connected, leading students on a journey of discovery. As Navigators, we lead the way and, through out curriculum lessons, we are teaching our children to be:
· Leaders
· Able to apply skills
· Overcomers
· Focused
Summer Term 1 - Full of Beans
“Full of Beans” is a thematic unit, with a key focus on geography. It begins with pupils learning about different types of beans including cacao beans, how and where beans are grown and their nutritional value. Year 6 pupils will take part in a Chocolate Enterprise Topic where they design and make their own chocolate bars. Pupils will go on to look at beans as a source of energy, before moving on to learn about energy sources generally, both renewable and non-renewable.
Spring Term 2 - Wars of the World - World War Two
‘Wars of the World – World War Two’ is a thematic unit, based on conflicts past and present, with a key focus on history and geography. Pupils will learn about the root causes of war and understand its impact, focusing on World War Two in particular, before focusing on present day warfare. Pacifism and the importance of peace will also form part of the sequence of learning.
Young Voices 2025
In addition to the Year 6 pupils’ learning within the classroom, we attended Young Voices at the O2 Arena on Tuesday 4th February where our cohort formed part of a 9,000 strong pupil choir to extremely proud parents.
Spring Term 1 - I Have A Dream
“I Have a Dream...” is a thematic unit, based on issues of discrimination, particularly apartheid and anti-Semitism, with a key subject focus on history and science. Pupils will learn about the factors that contribute towards discrimination and why different groups have been stereotyped and, as a result, persecuted and badly treated. Additionally, pupils will learn about important historical figures, such as Martin Luther King Jr and Nelson Mandela.
As part of our 'I Have a Dream' topic, Year 6 pupils have created protest artwork linked to endangered species.
This has been inspired by the artists Mike Barrett and Kate DeCicco, who are known for their printing skills and activism themes.
We think you will agree that the outcomes are fantastic!
Autumn Term 2 - In Your Element & British Bulldog
In Autumn 2 we covered two topics. The first was 'In Your Element,' a geography based topic about natural phenomenon, such as volcanoes and earthquakes.
The second topic was 'British Bulldog.' The life story of Winston Churchill from Prime Minster to controversial figure.
Skern Lodge Residential Trip
In addition to our learning within the classroom, Year 6 pupils took part in their Year 6 Residential to Skern Lodge on the north Devon Coast. The residential was an opportunity for pupils and teachers to get to know one another and take part in team building and individual Outdoor Adventurous Activities (OAA). The sun shone all week and the pupils created fond memories.
Autumn Term 1 - A World of Bright Ideas
“A World of Bright Ideas!” is a thematic unit which focuses on the creative process of invention and design, with learning focused on history and design technology. Pupils looked at important inventions over time, before moving on to learning about more current issues such as patenting and copyright. They had the opportunity to actively engage in the design and making process, looking at the steps involved from generating a concept to producing a commercially viable product.
