Religious Education

Summer 1- We will be looking at big questions

that we face in life and how to deal with them maturely. The children will look at how different religions teach people how to overcome and tackle

these big issues.

PE Lessons- Summer 1— Football

Summer 2— Athletics and Rounders.

PSHE- Summer 1—Growing up and moving

on—looking at worries regarding High School and responsibilities

Summer 2— My changing body. The school nurse will visit the year group,

talking to boys and girls separately about changes they will face during puberty. More information will be provided about this topic soon.

Welcome to Year 6, Summer

1 + 2 Parent’s Guide

to the Curriculum

Mr Batley

Miss Fisher Mr Savva

Mr Gheorge

Science

Summer 1 - The circulatory system and keeping

healthy In this topic, we will look at the pri-

mary functions of the heart and lungs and how we can provide our body with nutrients. They will also

look at how drugs, alcohol and smok-ing affect these organs.

Summer 2- Electricity

To review previous knowledge of electricity.

They will know and be able to use circuit diagram symbols to draw a

simple circuit diagram. They will be-come confident in using circuit. The

children will also have the oppor-tunity to incorporate this learning

into a topic related game.

Our Topics

Summer 1 -

The children will be learning about rivers within Great Britain, their localities and physical features. Following the journey from the

source to the mouth.

Summer 2 -

The children will be designing and evaluating their chocolate bars and looking at fair trade in more detail.

Art and D and T

Summer 1-

The children will be designing, making and evaluating 3D models of a river.

Summer 2–

Designing, evaluating and producing chocolate bars.

English

Summer 1 Revision of genres in preparation for

SATs including—SPaG. Once revision is complete, we will be

working on the text Kensuke’s Kingdom within which the children will develop a

mixture of activities such as, setting descriptions, diary entries, letter

writing and drama. Summer 2

Children will be developing their writing skills for narrative continuing with the

text Kenuske’s kingdom. And then moving onto Twelfth Night.

Maths - Summer 1 Revision of units in preparation for

SATs including arithmetic strategies.

Summer 2

The children will be working on and developing their problem solving skills

through a number of activities. We will also be working on material in

preparation for Secondary school.

of our school.

ICT Summer -

Powerpoint presentation to represent their chocolate bars by using Google

sketch up to create 3D models

Summer 2- using a programme called ‘Scratch’ to

create a game.

How to help your child at home

Practice arithmetic, e.g. times ta-bles, addition and subtraction facts. SATs revision. Try using the follow-ing websites: www.primary resources.co.uk BBC skills wise Woodlands primary Maths and

Literacy zones Please feel free to come and see us if there is any further information you require.