Lionel Primary School
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Yr 6 - Maple & Mulberry
Welcome to Maple and Mulberry Class
Miss Williamson and Ms Barry
Autumn Term 2019
This term, we are really looking forward to getting to know each other and finding out all the things we are good at. In the Autumn term, the children in Year 6 will be busy establishing themselves as role models for the rest of the school to look up to and follow: we will be electing House Captains, giving out Play Leader and Prefect roles and demonstrating high standards of conduct around the School and in the community.
Learning
Please see the Curriculum Grid for Year 6 below for an overview of what your child will be studying this term.
Homework in Year 6 is set on Thursday to be handed in the following Tuesday. Children will receive either a Grammar or Reading activity for English as well as a Spelling activity to practise the week’s spelling pattern. For Maths, there will also be an activity. In addition children will receive Spelling Key Words to practise on Monday to be tested on Thursday.
Developing a daily reading habit is absolutely vital to being successful in Year 6; we expect children to read at home for at least 20 minutes every day and bring in their signed Reading Records. Please help your child to develop this habit.
Uniform
As the oldest children in the school, we expect Year 6 children to set the standard for the rest of the school and always look smart in the correct school uniform.
In Year 6, children have two hours of P.E. a week. Please ensure your child has the correct kit in school from Monday to Friday.
Parents and Carers
During the first half of this term, we are holding a curriculum meeting where we will discuss the detail of your child’s learning this year, including homework expectations, give you important information about the SATs tests your child will be taking in May, explain about the Year 6 School Journey to the Paccar Scout Camp in Chalfont St.Peter and payment for that, and discuss ways in which you can support your child to be the best they can be this year.
And finally…
The Year 6 Team believe that Year 6 is the most rewarding year in primary school for children (and teachers!). We work extremely hard, but we fully enjoy ourselves too!
Please feel welcome to come and discuss any issues or concerns you may have. We really look forward to working with you to ensure that your Year 6 child has their best year yet at Lionel!
Learning Links
Maths and English Practise
IXL have separate pages of skills linked to individual Year group. The Y6 page has links to practise both English and Maths skills. Pages are then split into skills of which has a practice question for the children to think about. Some aspects require a subscription.
BBC Education has produced a whole host of materials for KS2. Follow the KS2 link and then select either Maths or English. Each area usually has an information section for reading, plus an activity and quiz which is marked online. Some aspects require a subscription.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education
A site with both Maths and English-based quizzes which are marked as you go along.
http://www.educationquizzes.com/ks2/maths/
A site with a range of information and questions – great for revision purposes!
http://www.icteachers.co.uk/children/children_sats.htm
A revision site based upon the old Key Stage 2 Tests but still contains lots of useful information for both Maths and English.
http://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/revision/
A site with links to old style Key Stage 2 Maths Papers, Maths Tutorials as well as Maths Games. Some of these games are linked to Memory and would therefore help pupils to retain key information.
http://www.online-maths-tutor.com/
A site with links to Maths and English revision materials, including worksheets to look at online or to print off and practise with.
http://sats.highamstjohns.com/
Click on “For Kids” to access some fun games to practise speed of recall of times tables.
This site has loads of Maths games which help to practise a range of skills.
http://www.mathplayground.com/games.html
Loads of Maths games on a range of Mathematical concepts.
https://www.sheppardsoftware.com/math.htm
A range of English games and activities.
http://www.crickweb.co.uk/ks2literacy.html
Activities to reinforce and practise a range of spelling rules.
http://www.keystage2literacy.co.uk/spellings-menu.html
A range of activities and games to practise a range of spelling rules and patterns.
http://www.spellzone.com/games/index.cfm?wordlist=2255
There are also a whole range of apps for phones and tablets. We like the following:
The Reading Realm (short, interactive comprehension activities for all ablitiies – tablet only)
Spelling Shed
Let’s Do Spelling 10 – 11
Hit the Button (Compulsive Times Table and Division Facts Practice)
Mental Maths 10 - 11
Year 6 Curriculum Overview 2019 - 2020
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AUTUMN TERM |
SPRING TERM |
SUMMER TERM |
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ENGLISH |
Power of Reading Texts The London Eye Mystery by Siobhan Dowd Goodnight Mr Tom by Michelle Magorian |
Power of Reading Texts Whole School Text T.B.C. Floodland by Marcus Sedgewick |
Power of Reading Texts Varmints by Helen Ward Love that Dog by Sharon Creech |
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MATHS |
The following Maths topics are revisited termly: Number and Place Value The four operations: +, -, x, ÷ Fractions, incl. decimals and percentages Ratio and Proportion Algebra Measurement Geometry – properties of shapes, position and direction Statistics |
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SCIENCE |
Our Changing World (This topic is revisited termly.) |
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Nature Library Body Pump |
Body Health Everything Changes |
Danger! Low Voltage Light Up Your World |
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HISTORY |
World War II |
Ancient Islamic Civilisations |
Tudors and Stuarts: Democracy |
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GEOGRAPHY |
Britain and Europe |
Deserts |
Economic Geography |
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COMPUTING |
Coding Online Safety
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Spreadsheets Blogging |
Text Adventures Networks Quizzing |
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PSHE |
Health and Well-Being |
Living In the Wider World |
Relationships |
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R.E. |
Christian and Buddhist Beliefs Christmas |
Expressing Faith in Art, Drama and Song The Importance of Jesus to Christians |
Ideas about God Human Responsibility for the Environment Suffering |
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ART |
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D.T. |
Fairground |
Shelters |
Great British Dishes |
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MUSIC |
I’ll Be There Classroom Jazz 2 |
New Year Carol Happy |
You’ve Got a Friend Reflect, Rewind and Replay |
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FRENCH |
This is Me! |
Our School |
Year Book |
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P.E. |
Invasion Games Gymnastics |
Invasion Games Gymnastics |
Athletics Striking and Fielding Net Games |