Take a look at our Knowledge Organiser and Timetable for Autumn 2

Year 6 Autumn 2 Newsletter

During this half-term, our students will delve into the study of World War 1 and its underlying causes. They will gain insights into how Europe divided into two major blocks of nations: one comprising the Allies and the other consisting of the Central Powers. The pivotal moment of August 4, 1914, saw Germany's invasion of Belgium, prompting Britain to fulfil its commitment to defend Belgium, leading to the declaration of war against Germany. This event marked the onset of a global conflict. Next half-term, we will continue our War studies by jumping forward in time to World War 2.

We will be continuing our science topic ‘Evolution and Inheritance', where we will deepen our understanding of inheritance and explore differing theories of evolution.

In English, we will emerge ourselves into the book War Game, written by Michael Foreman. This simple yet haunting book tells the story of the First World War from the point of view of the writer’s uncles who lost their lives in the conflict. Foreman weaves what is known about his relatives' experiences with historical narrative to explore the fragile truce and Christmas Day football match which interrupted the War in 1914.The story follows the celebratory mood of joining up for the 'Great War', to the disillusionment of the trenches and the devastating conclusion of his uncles' 'adventure'. Whilst understanding the text, we will write our own version of the narrative and then create a newspaper report on the Christmas Truce.

In Maths, we will continue recapping our basic arithmetic skills, multiplication, division and then begin our fractions unit.

Please take a look at our Long Term plan below and also our Knowledge Organisers which will give you further insight into what we are teaching in class.

Reading and library books will be given out and reading records must be in school every day. Children should be reading at home a few times each week and having their reading record signed.

To aid learning at home, PLEASE support your child to learn their spellings, read with them and complete homework nuggets on Century.

Homework will be set on Wednesday and due in for Monday.

Spelling Tests will be on a Friday

PE will be on a Monday this half-term. 

PLEASE make sure your child has their FULL PE KIT in school (outdoor or indoor kit depending on the weather).All uniform and PE kits, including pumps, should have names in them. If your child wears earrings then they need to be removed for these lessons.

White Tee shirt

Black shorts or pants

Black pumps or trainers (for outside)

If there are any questions about this term, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Mrs Jackson, Mrs Griffiths and Miss Joy