Welcome to Year 6
A big big welcome to the Year 6 information page from Mrs Llewellyn and Mr. C
Here is an outline of the topics covered in Year 6.
General Information
Homework:
- Reading book to be brought in daily
- Maths work based on current topic on a Wednesday handed in by following Friday
- English homework given as appropriate
- Other homework linked to topics
- Free choice homework, presented on Thursday morning
P.E. Days: Monday: (outdoor) tracksuit and trainers
Thursday: Each class will have swimming (every other week)
Friday: (Indoor) Shorts and T-shirt
Subjects
Winter Term
Spring Term
Summer Term
English
Poetry analysis
Classical Literature - Shakespeare, Dickens Newsletters and News reports Spelling Journals Homework linked to topic and research work Recount Persuasive writing Formal letters Spelling Journals Homework linked to topic and research work Classic poetry Flannel Isle Spelling Journals Homework linked to topic and research work Mathematics
The ‘Abacus’ scheme of work will be used for the majority of topics covered. We hold maths investigations and problem solving weeks.
Science
Forces
Light & Sound
Earth and Beyond Welsh
Following our Year 6 scheme - Bobol Bach
Information Technology
Communication:
Textease Presenter
Spreadsheets
Music - Black Cat Compose
LOGO
Research for Morriston project Design Technology
Fridge magnets
Design and make a maths game History
The Victorians
Geography
Mapping Skills
Local study - linked to Morriston project Religious Education
‘Bible Explorer’ : a study of the New Testament.
Art
Studying Welsh artists
Music
Instruments making up an orchestra
Life and works of Karl Jenkins
Physical Education
Indoor Activities: gymnastic , dance, aerobics, swimming.
Outdoor Activities: invasion games, striking and fielding games, athletic activities [Reeco]
Please make sure that you wear sensible clothing for each of our PE sessions - including swimming :)