Welcome to Oak Class (Year 6)
Miss L Pickavance – KS2 Lead & class Teacher
Mrs C Brabin – Teacher
Mrs A Ritchie – TA
History
Our question in history for the summer term is “How did the Victorians Change the World?”. In particular we will be learning about the industrial revolution and its impact on Warrington and the wider world. They will also focus on Victorian children and what life was like for them depending on whether they were rich or poor.
Get a head start by using the link below:
Geography
Our focus in Geography for the summer term is “A fieldwork study about the local area”. The children will learn the 8 points of a compass as well as using Ordnance Survey maps. The children will then be thinking about a line of enquiry that they want to investigate before going out into the local area and gathering evidence on their chosen issue.
Useful website:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z6hxrj6
knowledge Organiser:
Our Class Book
Class Book- Skellig
Class Author- David Almond
Here are some facts about David Almond.
David Almond was born in Thirlmere, Felling (Tyne and Wear) on 15th May 1951.
His father was an office manger, and his mother was a typist.
He went to school in Hebburn, and went to the University of East Anglia in Norwich, studying English and American Literature.
His first children’s novel was Skellig, published by Hodder Children’s Books in 1998.
It won the Whitbread Children’s Book of the Year award, and also won the Carnegie Medal.
Skellig was turned into a movie in 2009. The film was directed by Annabel Jankel and starred Tim Roth and Bill Milner.
Things to remember
Important things to remember:
PE
- PE lessons will be on a Tuesday and Wednesday. Children need a full kit and a change of suitable footwear which they should keep in school every day.
Homework
- On Monday we will set a piece of English homework.
- On Wednesday we will set a piece of maths homework.
In Year 6 we are keen to develop good habits for high school so homework is always due in the day after it is set. Year 6 children have special study and workbooks for homework tasks. Children are expected to look after these books and bring them to school every day. Work in these books should be completed in pencil or pen and should be neatly presented.
In addition to this homework, we are also expected to practise our reading and number skills daily. Just like in every other year group, we need to have our reading records books signed every day.
Important Dates
Dates for your diary:
- Key Stage Two SATS 12th May-15th May 2025
- Trip To Chill Factore Friday 11th July 2025
- Year 6 Leavers Play July 2025 (date to be confirmed)
- Year 6 Leavers BBQ-July 2025 (date to be confirmed)
- School closes for summer-Friday 25th July at 2pm
This is an extremely important year as we prepare for the SATs tests in May. Please ensure that your child is in school and on time every day. Missing school during this term could affect how well they do in their tests.
English
In English, we will be writing a different genre each week based on a short film called ‘Little Freak’. Here is the link so the children can watch it at home too https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INHVxA-rM48&t=1s. Once the children have watched the video we will be writing narratives, descriptions of the setting and characters, poetry, a diary entry and a persuasive letter. The children will apply a range of grammar skills they have been taught to these independent pieces.
Useful Websites:
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/7-11-years/spelling-and-grammar
https://www.cgpbooks.co.uk/resources/ks2-sats-online-10-minute-tests?srsltid=AfmBOooOnmEx91BEMoWvaSg_dsbBPwqMJg5v2xtoOxUzx0DBo9WIpy7I
Maths
In maths, we will keep our strong focus on reasoning and problem solving as we extend our learning to include angles, shape and statistics. We have been practising our arithmetic skills regularly since September and will now challenge ourselves to score as highly as possible in weekly tests to ensure the children have the skills they need to prepare them for their next stage of education.
Useful Websites:
https://www.romanbaths.co.uk/know-your-numerals
https://www.teacherled.com/iresources/coordinates/showthecoordinate/
Science
Animals including humans – Year 6 KO
In science, we will be learning about animals including humans over the term. The focus will be on the human circulatory system. The children will research how the heart works and will actually make blood during their lessons. As well as this the children will look at the importance of diet and exercise on the human body and how some choices impact the way our body functions. The famous scientist that we will learn about this term is William Harvey.
Useful websites:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zs8f8mn
