The Summer Term is now upon us…how time flies! We’d like to extend a warm welcome back to all the Year 6s and their families in their final term. Looking back over the last year, it has been a delight to watch each and every member of the class grow in many areas of learning and life…and there will be more opportunities for this in the Summer term! In this final term of the year, in the words from Genesis 2:15, we continue to be ‘Stewards Of The Earth; Guardians Of God’s Gifts’, and remember that we are never alone as we ready ourselves for Secondary School.
Within our annual theme, we will focus our learning this term on ‘How Will We Change, Challenge And Grow?’ Pupils will explore and reflect on the evolution of Clifton Village, and how they too can grow as individuals in the same way their surroundings have bloomed over time! We intend on becoming confident by stepping outside our comfort zones, embracing new experiences positively and having maximum self-belief!
Religious Education
RE will follow the Come and See topics of:
Witness: in which we will explore what it means to be a witness in all walks of life, particularly in ‘witnessing’ the Good News received by Christians.
Healing: in which pupils will explore Christians responsibility to care for others, with a particular focus on the Anointing of the Sick.
Common Good: where pupils will learn more about the Christian responsibility to work for the good of others as well as the environment around them.
English
In English, we will continue to become accomplished writers, experimenting with a range of texts, punctuation and grammar. Inspiration will come from the themes that run through our topic title: Clifton Village; William Morris (‘blooming’ floral patterns and textiles!); and the Nottingham Eye. We will also be enjoying our class read: ‘Holes’, and if time, a second book, ‘The Northern Lights’.
Maths
Maths will focus on revising and deepening our understanding of concepts. We will especially harness the fluency of our written and mental calculations, solving rich, open problems and mathematical reasoning.
We will then focus on revising all aspects of the curriculum as well as perfecting our arithmetic and written skills, and applying these to a range of problems.
Science
Science will explore different states of matter and changing materials (the summer season will be particularly helpful in exploring melting, evaporation and much more!).
Wider Curriculum
History and Geography will focus on how our local area (Clifton Village) has changed from the Victorian era, to WW1 and all the way through to today. We will look at the events that changed the village, and use plenty of map skills as we investigate!
Art focus on the significant artist, William Morris. We will be researching and designing our own floral wall paper to make our classroom ‘bloom’.
DT will continue the William Morris theme and incorporate his Victorian surroundings by exploring textiles. We hope to harness our sewing skills and create a floral pattern for a cushion!
In PE, we will be working with BRW’s dance coach to continue to develop our confidence and fluency in dance, focusing this term on putting on a star video performance. We will also revisit Athletics skills in preparation for Sports Day.
Year 6 will also be studying French, building up a basic vocabulary and essential conversation skills through singing and other interactive media. Pupils will have an opportunity to practice their pronunciation through speaking and listening activities.
We will also be spending some dedicated time on RSHE again—that’s ‘Relationship, Sex and Health Education’. We will explore body-image, feelings, and internet safety as well as revisiting and deepening our understanding of different forms of abuse.
