Our class prayers and liturgy have been led this week by Fletcher, Heath, Isaac, Jackson and Myles - thank you boys for leading our prayers so beautifully. Our RE lessons have focused on Sacrament of Baptism, exploring the different objects and symbols used during the service and thinking about what they represent, and sin, how the first sin was committed by Adam and Eve in Garden of Eden and how humanity has continued to sin. We spoke about how God always forgives, and mistakes we make are an opportunity for us to learn and try again, we know that everyone makes mistakes..
Learning in Year 6
In Maths, we have been using the strategies of adjustment and compensation to solve a range of calculations, including those involving decimal numbers. We have been developing our mental maths skills and thinking carefully about how we can make calculations easier to solve.
We learnt about data packets, in our computing lesson, and how information is broken down and sent between computers. We explored how these packets travel across networks to help information reach its destination.
In our final history lesson on the Tudors, we have examined portraits of Elizabeth I and tried to put them in chronological order. This proved trickier than expected! We discovered that Elizabeth I controlled how her image was presented, banning portraits from being released unless they had been approved by her. She wanted to appear powerful and strong, rather than weak or showing signs of ageing. This helped us understand how portraits could be used to influence people’s opinions of a monarch.
The highlight of our week was our trip on Thursday to Blackpool Grand Theatre to watch The Terrible Tudors – Horrible Histories! We thoroughly enjoyed the singing, audience participation and amazing 3D effects, although some of these were a little scary at times! It was a fantastic opportunity to bring our Tudor learning to life, and the children had a brilliant time.
Well done, Year 6, for another week of hard work, enthusiasm and fantastic learning!
You can find about our fifth and final Kidsafe session by clicking the button below.
Conversation Starter
Was Elizabeth I a good leader? What makes a good leader? Was she a better leader than her father Henry VIII?
Morning Helpers
George L, Phoebe, Anna and Rodney
Virtue Star
Our virtue is Loving and Compassionate this half term.
Our star this week is awarded to Alana , who is a thoughtful and caring friend. She puts others before herself and is ready to giving a helping hand when needed.
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.
Year 6 Book Look is at 9am on Tuesday 20th October.
Eco Councilors will be planting bulbs next Tuesday afternoon, please send your children to school with suitable clothing, suitable footwear and a waterproof coat.
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.
