Our class prayers and liturgy have been led this week by Ava, George, Joseph, Lucia and Mia-Grace. On Wednesday, we were very fortunate to be led in prayer by Father Peter. He spoke to us about the Rosary and then prayed a decade of the Rosary with us.
Today, we visited our friends in Reception and spent time with our partner children. Together, we prayed a decade of the Rosary, sharing this special time of prayer with our younger friends.
Learning in Year 6
We have been working hard on developing our mental maths strategies, particularly when adjusting equations. We have been learning how to use what we already know to help us solve calculations efficiently and explain our thinking.
We have been comparing the opening chapter of The Nowhere Emporium with The Clockwork Sparrow, Madame Pamplemousse and scenes from Harry Potter. We noticed how authors often begin with a wide view before zooming in on particular settings, characters or areas of interest. We have now started exploring how authors create atmosphere and the impact this has on the reader. We designed our own shop fronts and have begun collecting expanded noun phrases to describe them.
In Science, we have been investigating series circuits and testing our theories. We explored whether changing the number of batteries in a circuit makes a difference. We have also been learning about the structure of atoms and developing our understanding of the tiny particles that make up everything around us.
It has been another fantastic week of learning, curiosity and teamwork in Year 6!
On Monday we had our forth Kidsafe session, you can read about what was covered by clicking the button below.
Conversation Starter
This week we have been learning how authors create atmosphere in their writing. If you could step inside any book or film, which world would you choose and what would the author need to do to make you feel like you were really there? What expanded noun phrases would they use?
Morning Helpers
Jackson, Martha, Louisa ann Louie
Virtue Star
Our virtue is Loving and Compassionate this half term.
Our star this week is awarded to Albert, who consistently demonstrates the virtues of being loving and compassionate through his kindness, care and consideration for others. He is always willing to help his classmates and offer support when someone is finding things difficult. His thoughtful actions and gentle words help to create a happy, welcoming classroom where everyone feels valued and included.
Information & Reminders
PE days are Tuesdays and Wednesdays. PE kits (school tracksuits) can be worn to school on those days. Please make sure that the children have shorts for indoor PE on a Tuesday.
Class trip to see ‘The Terrible Tudors’ at The Grand Theatre Blackpool on Thursday 15th October. Children should come to school in their usual school uniform. Cost of trip will be £18 and can be paid on Parentpay.
Year 6 Book Look is at 9am on Tuesday 20th October.
We will be visiting St Annes Library on Thursday 22nd October at 2pm to borrow/return books. If you are able to accompany us, we would be very grateful.
Parent’s Day is on Friday 23rd October -please email me to arrange your appointment. Face to Face appointments are colour coded green, online ‘teams’ appointments are blue. I will update appointments here as I receive emails.
Please send in your empty shoes boxes ready for out DT unit of work with Mrs Mather after half term.
