History (T3&4)
From a historical perspective, we will learn about polar exploration; significant people, including Robert Falcon Scott and Ernest Shackleton; and significant events, including the sinking of RMS Titanic.
Geography (T3&4)
From a geographical perspective, we will learn about the Arctic and Antarctic regions; lines of latitude and longitude; Polar climates; Polar day and night; Polar oceans; Polar landscapes; climate change; natural resources; indigenous people; and tourism.
Topic (T3&4)
This term our topic is “Frozen Kingdoms”. Throughout this topic, we will learn about the regions of the Arctic and Antarctic. We will learn about the similarities and differences between these two regions, including the climate, landscape and natural resources. We will learn how to use grid references, lines of latitude and longitude, contour lines
Art & Design (T1&2)
Art: Tints, Tones and Shades Our art topic for this term is “Tints, Tones and Shades”. Throughout this topic, we will learn about colour theory by studying the colour wheel and exploring mixing tints, shades and tones. We will learn about significant landscape artworks and features of landscapes before using this knowledge to create landscape
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Science (T1&2)
This term our topic is “Circulatory system”. In the Circulatory system project, your child will revisit prior learning about the systems in the human body and the seven life processes. They will explore the role of the circulatory system and its main parts, carrying out research to answer their own questions. They will look closely
Maths (T1&2)
Following the White Rose Maths scheme, year 6 will cover six main blocks of learning over the course of the spring term: ratio; algebra; decimals; fractions, decimals and percentages; perimeter, area and volume; and statistics. The blocks of learning for ratio and algebra have been moved to earlier in the year to give more time
English (T1&2)
Reading Our Class Text and Comprehension In term 1 and 2, our reading comprehension lessons will be based upon our class text, “Freedom” by Catherine Johnson. The story is based around an enslaved Jamaican boy is separated from his family and taken to work in England. His owners, the Barratts, treat him cruelly, but he
History (T1&2)
From a historical perspective, we will learn about ancient African kingdoms; development of the transatlantic slave trade; Britain’s role in the slave trade; human impact; everyday life on plantations; rebellion and marronage; causes and consequences of the abolition of the slave trade and slavery; colonisation of Africa; black people in 20th century Britain; Race Relations