Class Teacher: Mrs C. Devlin
Classroom Teaching Assistant: Mrs C. Cook
In our final half-term in Year 6, there are lots of exciting topics and events to look forward to!!
In mathematics, we will be studying ‘Futures’, a topic that includes: calculating using the four operations, ordering 6-digit numbers, perimeter and area and finding fractions and percentages. The topic focuses on preparing children for the future by exploring annual salaries, hourly rates, income tax deductions, budgeting for bills, mortgages and expenses associated with owning/renting your own home.
Our English focus is narrative writing where we are writing a short thriller based of the film clip Alma…We will also complete writing based upon our study of World War Two.
In geography, we will be learning about the continent of North America, including: mapping the 23 countries that make up this continent, studying differing climates and time zones and discovering human and physical geographical features.
In design and technology, we will be designing and making our own playgrounds to meet a specific design criteria; developing cutting and construction skills using saws and hot glue-guns!
Our science topic ‘Evolution and Inheritance’ focuses upon the evolution and adaptation of humans and other animals over millions of years. We also study the characteristics we inherit from our immediate and distant relatives.
This half-term, we will also be starting rehearsals for the Year 6 production of ‘Robin Hood and the Sherwood Hoodies’.
For further information about this half-term’s topics, why not have a look at our topic web:
GENERAL INFORMATION
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
PE will take place every Tuesday afternoon this half term.
READING, SPELLING AND HOMEWORK
The children will be given reading books to take home which can be changed as often as necessary. Please encourage your child to read regularly and complete their home-reading record. Children will also be set Reading Eggspress assignments periodically to complete at home in order to develop their comprehension skills.
Spellings will be given out at the start of each week and our weekly spelling test will be on Monday. It is important that the children are supported in learning their spellings for approximately 10 to 15 minutes each evening.
The children will receive mathematics and English homework on alternate weeks. Homework will be sent on a Friday to be completed and returned by Monday.
Sylvester Primary Academy
St Johns Road
Huyton
Knowsley
L36 0UX
Tel: 0151 477 8320
Email: school@sylvesterprimaryschool.co.uk