Take a look at our Knowledge Organiser and Timetable for Autumn 2
Year 6 - Autumn 2
Welcome Back to a Busy but Festive Half-Term!
This half-term, Year 6 will be exploring the fascinating and significant events of World War One. We will investigate the causes of the war, including how Europe became divided into two opposing alliances: the Allies and the Central Powers. Children will learn about the key events that led Britain into the conflict and discover how a single event sparked a war that would change the world forever.
To launch our learning, we are excited to take part in a World War One Workshop, where children will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the period and develop their understanding through engaging, hands-on activities. Later in the year, we will continue our studies by moving forward to explore World War Two.
In Science, we will continue our topic of Evolution and Inheritance, deepening our understanding of how characteristics are passed from one generation to the next and examining different theories of evolution.
Our English learning will be based on the powerful text War Game by Michael Foreman. Through this moving story, inspired by the experiences of the author's uncles during World War One, children will learn about the famous Christmas Truce of 1914. We will use the text as inspiration for our own narrative writing before developing our journalistic skills by creating a newspaper report about this remarkable event.
In Mathematics, we will continue to strengthen our arithmetic skills, including multiplication and division, before moving on to our new unit on fractions.
As part of our PSHE curriculum, we are also looking forward to welcoming Safe Squad into school. Through a series of engaging workshops, children will learn about staying safe online, basic first aid and strategies for dealing with peer pressure. These important topics will be explored in a safe and supportive environment, helping pupils develop confidence and resilience.
Please take a look at our Long-Term Plan and Knowledge Organisers for more detailed information about this term's learning.
Reading
Reading and library books will be distributed regularly, and reading records should be brought to school every day. We encourage children to read at home several times each week and have their reading record signed by an adult.
Supporting Learning at Home
To help your child make the most of their learning, please support them to:
Key Information
Spelling Test: Thursday
Homework set: Monday Homework due in: Friday
PE Day: Thursday
Please ensure your child has their full PE kit in school each week. Children may need indoor or outdoor kit depending on the weather.
PE kit should include:
Please make sure that all uniform and PE items are clearly named. Any earrings must be removed before PE lessons.
If you have any questions about the term ahead, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Mrs Jackson and Mrs Griffiths
We are looking forward to another exciting half-term filled with engaging learning, new challenges and memorable experiences! 😊