St John's C of E Primary - Nurturing Excellence

Eagle Class

Eagle Class

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English

This half term Year 6 are finishing their reading of the book ‘The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas’ by John Boyne. Whilst doing so, the children will be writing a balanced argument, considering whether the main character, Bruno, should be grateful or unhappy about moving house.
After this, we will be completing a history piece of writing with the title ‘How did Hitler rise into power?’, the children will be able to embed their history knowledge in with their writing. Finally, year 6 will finish the term with a similar geography piece of writing based on the effects of humans on the Mississippi River.

Maths

Throughout the half term, both maths groups will be focusing on various reasoning topics on the build up to SATs week next half term. We will be covering a range from: calculations, shape and measure, to time and ratio. Within this, the children will be continuing to practice their arithmetic skills as well.

History

Spring term involves year 6 exploring World War 2. Following their unit on the rise of Hitler, the children will use their previous knowledge to understand the various different battles that happened throughout the war, how the home front once again supported the country and the people working at Bletchley Park supporting the war effort as well.

Geography

Year 6 are learning about South America. The children will be looking at the different countries that make up the continent and the varied terrain that occupies them. This unit also focuses on ancient South American tribes, such as the Incas and their impact on the continent.

Science

This half term, year 6 will be learning about classification of living things. Children will combine their knowledge from a previous science unit (evolution) and begin to understand that all living things can be categorised and how scientists came about those decisions.

Art

In the spring term, children will be looking at artist William Morris. We begin by focusing his prints and emulate one of our own. The children will then etch their design into a polystyrene tile and print their own William Morris style piece of work.

Year 6 are focusing on dance. The children will be learning several dances in preparation for the summer production!

This half term we are studying salvation, learning about the resurrection of Jesus and how he ended up being crucified.