Year 6 had a very busy no pens day. In the morning they investigated the practical side of their current maths topic: measurement, read and presented persuasive speeches, in line with their English topic, before guided reading with their reception buddies. The afternoon consisted of a gymnastics lesson, followed by a French speaking and listening lesson and a chance to show off all of their oracy skills to their parents during COOL afternoon.
Year 6 had a fabulous time with their buddies, carrying out a range of activities to support Children In Need.
Year 6 are progressing well with their drama sessions. Today, they focussed on slaves feeling ‘free’ and ‘controlled’ on the plantations.
In Autumn Term 1, in their art topic, Tints,Tones and Shades, year 6 learned about colour theory by studying the colour wheel and exploring mixing tints, shades and tones. They learned about significant landscape artworks and features of landscapes before using this knowledge to create landscape paintings.
Year 6 have been collaborating and communicating with friends at opposite ends of the classroom. Together they need to create a fact file about Jamaica using Google slides.
As part of their DT topic, Food for Life, year 6 planned a whole day of healthy meals then created posters to advertise their menus.
In Unit 10, Les Vêtements, year 6 have had fun learning how to say what they and other people are wearing and to write sentences describing theirs and others’ clothing.
Year 6 compared a processed tomato sauce with a homemade tomato sauce with a huge majority of votes for the homemade version. They then discussed the advantages and disadvantages of both.
Year 6 are continuing with their drama sessions. We are now adding words and actions to our freeze frames about African home life scene before delving into the capture phase of the slave trade. 
Every Friday, year 6 share the book they are reading with their peers.
