In English, Year 6 are studying and analysing the poem, The Tyger, by William Blake. Today, they annotated the poem, highlighting description, rhyming words, repetition and figurative language. The children then read the poem to their peers.

Year six had a fabulous Aspirations Day yesterday, providing them with a variety of options for future careers. They discovered the various paths our visitors had taken to reach their career destinations as well as taking part in science experiments, Lego building and making friends with tiny mini beasts. They also learnt what life is like as a paramedic, a lifeguard, a scaffolder, a therapist, a magician and a nuclear engineer – plenty to think about for the future.

Linked to their History topic, Britain at War, year 6 deconstructed a selection of clothing, in order to identify how they were made, what materials had been used and how they could cut up and repurpose the garment in line with the governments Make Do and Mend campaign launched during World War II.

On Friday, year 6 shared their latest reads with their peers, summarising the stories so far and recommending the books to one another.

In science, year six investigated shadows. They discovered that shadows form because light travels in straight lines and when an opaque object blocks that path of light it stops the rays from passing through, leaving a dark patch (shadow) on the surface behind it.

Following on from their observational sketches of insects, year six recreated and improved their original drawings using water paints to add colour.

On their Diversity Day visit to France, year six learnt all about the physical and man-made features of France as well as naming it’s towns cities and famous landmarks. They had great fun playing, “Jacques a dit” and “Trouvez le criminel.”