History! Questions and looking forward…
This week marks the start of our new History topic learning all about the Stone, Bronze and Iron age plus Ancient Egypt!
Ask your child to explain why we’re learning about these two periods of time together.
We discussed our new History vocabulary, questions for the topic and what we were excited about! Take a look…
Own it – helping your child stay safe
Has your child got a mobile phone? There are lots of benefits to having a phone, but drawbacks, too. We strongly encourage you to make sure your child has the BBC Own It app installed. It can help to guide your child if they’re exposed to things that upset them, and it can even question the user if it seems like they’re about to send unkind or hurtful messages.
We have had a few issues in the past, and recently, around the use of WhatsApp and other social media platforms. As well as installing the Own It app, we also recommend that you are regularly checking your child’s phone.
If you have any concerns, please ask for support.
Book Wars Round Two
This week’s book club saw the highly anticipated return of Book Wars.
Daisy suggested a fantastic idea for our second battle: if you were suddenly sucked into your book, how badly or how well would your life now be going?
See if you can guess the book that the Y6 is speaking about!
“I’d be a criminal who’s dug their way into trouble. I’d have probably been stealing sweets!” – Leo
“I would be either a dog, wizard or item like a bone, scroll or camera. You’d probably never find me.” – Ethan
“I’d have a daemon and probably get taken by the Gobblers!” – Jemima
“I’d now be killing people but you’ve got to pay me the price!” – Hifza
“I’d be the heir to the throne of a kingdom but kidnapped twice! I’d be secretly looked after by witches and wizards.” – Emma
“Mine would be good and bad at the same time. I’m robbing a bank so I’m getting some good cash but I also might get arrested!” – Albie
“I was a normal schoolboy but now I’m a secret agent who faces many deadly organisations.” – Moh
Who do you think has got it best or worst in their new world?
Reading Treasure Hunt
If you came down to the portacabin today, you’d be in for a big surprise…
See if you can spot anything unusual in the pictures below!
That’s right – we were doing a QR treasure hunt!
Our reading lesson today was all about our science learning: micro-organisms.
But you had to find the questions first!
Ask your child to explain how they were using retrieval reading skills today!
Science – classification systems
Y6 had to take on the role of scientist as they were given free reign on a classification key!
Take a look at some of these fab examples…
Challenge your child! Ask them why we use classification systems!
Living and learning – self care techniques
Today, we had a great class discussion about how to look after and be kind to yourself. Take a look…
Marvellous Music
Check out our interactive celebration of our music lessons!
Jess said, “We’re learning about how to play different chords and we’re starting to write our own songs!”
Rayn smiled, “I like how we’ve already learnt a few songs. I’ve been really enjoying music and it’s been a real challenge.”
“We’ve been learning about majors and minors. Majors are happy notes and minors are sort of sad notes,” explained Musa.
“We’ve also learnt about sharps and flats. Sharps are black keys and flats are white keys,” stated Priya.
Emma said, “The notes on a treble clef are A to G.”
Book Club – Oracy Book Wars
In today’s Book Club, we had a debate to find out who truly has the best book in the class.
Moh said, “Some R2s for debating are to use powerful, persuasive vocabulary, to speak loudly and clearly and to keep calm!”
We used sentence stems to make sure we were responding to others’ arguments such as “I hear what you’re saying but I disagree…” and “While you make a good point, I firmly believe…”
To develop our oracy skills, we made sure we were speaking fluently, at a good pace, projecting our voices and giving reasons for our choices.
Miss Wilson set the challenge and stated why her book was the best.
Next, we made notes to prepare for the debate.
Finally, we used our oracy skills to complete the Book War!
Special mention goes to Albie, Sami, Harris and Will who all debated excellently, as voted by the class!
Design and technology: bridges
In order to get the boy, the mole, the fox and the horse (from our class novel) across the river, we’ve made bridges!
We had to work in pairs to make our sturdy structures!
We had to make sure we were reflecting on the design criteria and testing it every so often.
Stay tuned for the finished articles!
Living and Learning – mental health
What might affect our mental health?
Anything! It could be a friendship issue, not taking care of yourself or even a life event such as moving house or school (like us next year!).
What might the person be feeling?
“They might feel anxious,” said Safiya-Mishal.
Isabella said they might look happy on the outside but be really sad inside.
“They might be paranoid about little things,” said Noah.
How can that person help themselves?
- go for a walk – Priya
- talk to someone – Ethan L
- avoid what’s making you sad for a bit – Phoebe
- make sure you’re sleeping and eating enough – Talha
- write your feelings down – Miss Wilson
- do some mindfulness – Albie
How can others help the person?
Leo said, “They could ask them if they want to talk but they might not.”
Sami advised, “You could remind them that everything will be ok.”
“They could comfort them or just be with them,” suggested Jasraj.
