Year 6 - Summer 1 - Week 1

Date: 22nd Apr 2022 @ 3:37pm

A short, first week back…but still plenty to talk about!

On Tuesday, we welcomed the children back after the Easter break. The children enjoyed sharing their latest adventures and stories with one another! 

In recognition of Earth Day 2022, this week the children enjoyed spending time with their Reception buddies over in Forest School. Together the children undertook a big class litter pick, teaching their buddies the importance of taking care of their environment. On Friday, we discussed in more detail why we have Earth Day and what its main purpose is before taking in the Blue Planet Live lesson.

In Maths, Mr King’s group have focused on geometry, particularly translation and reflection and how to use a mirror to support them with the latter. They also revisited ratio to learn about scale factors and how to solve problems involving these.  Mrs Martin’s group also worked on data handling and reflection and translation.

Our swimming lessons resumed on Wednesday, which served as a welcome relief from the warm weather! Mr King’s group briefly recapped some key technique points for front crawl and backstroke, before moving into breaststroke, while the rest of the children focused on their backstroke technique. Hopefully all parents have received a message via School Spider regarding next week’s lesson: children will need pyjamas or spare clothes to do some life skill / survival practice.

Mr Brindley also returned this week. Having heard about how well the children had done in their tag rugby lessons last term, he wanted to see it for himself in preparation for secondary school! The children enjoyed revising their skills again, as well as playing a few, new warm-up games beforehand.

The children are aware of what their homework for this week is. Spellings have also been set on Google Classroom for next week. They also have additional tasks set on SATs Companion – as well as their CGP books – if they wish to do any further revision at home.

Love Reading have chosen their 'top book picks' for April and May. More, highly-rated children's reads, from a variety of authors for different age ranges, are shared with us all to enjoy.

Have a great weekend, everyone!