Year 6 - Summer 2 - Week 3

Date: 20th Jun 2024 @ 7:55pm

Another busy week in Year 6!

In Reading and Writing, we have started working on a unit of writing linked to ‘adventurers’ and ‘leadership’ and we have learned about a number of significant literary and real-life explorers such as Beowulf and Robert Falcon Scott. Our final task this week was to research somebody who we believe is a good leader. There was a wide range of leaders chosen, both real and fictional, from various time periods and areas of profession.

Wednesday was ‘Thank a Teacher’ Day and the Year 6 children were instrumental in spreading appreciation around the whole school. The children dropped off individual cards to each member of staff – including office and kitchen staff and Mr Essery – as well as refreshments and treats! A special ‘thank you’ to those parents who brought in gifts for the Y6 staff as well – not expected but very appreciated!

Throughout the week, we have continued to practise our drama skills, both in class and in the shade on the school field. We have discussed potential scenes we would like to do, as well as ideas for songs to perform. The children have then had time in groups to come up with ideas and perform in front of their peers, thinking carefully about stage directions and voice projection. We think it is going to be a great show! We have talked about how our parents will enjoy the show more if our plans and the final script are kept a surprise…so please do try and have some restraint at home and avoid asking your children about what they will be doing! We can however assure you that all the children will get the type of part in the show which they want.

Finally, we saw the return of ‘TSP’s Got Talent’ this week. Well done to all the pupils who performed in front of their peers – what a range of talents we have in Year 6! A special ‘well done’ to our Year 6, who went on to represent the class in the whole-school final on Friday morning.

Have a great weekend, everyone!