Welcome to Year 6

Year 6 Blog

Class Teacher

Miss Widdop

Year 6 Teacher

Hello, my name is Miss Widdop and I am thrilled to be teaching Year 6 this academic year at St.Alban’s.  I am an avid reader and can usually be found curled up in bed with my nose in a book! I cannot wait to share my passion for reading with the children in my class.

Year 6 Curriculum Details

Autumn Term

English

We will be reading, analysing and writing about the book Holes in the first half term.  Up to Christmas we will be reading The Journey to the Poles and writing poems and comparisons.

Maths

During this term, children will be focusing on place value and the four operations.  We will be practising arithmetic questions which will cover Fractions, Decimals and Percentages too.

Science

For science, children will be researching Charles Darwin and investigating his theories on Evolution.

Design and Technology

In DT, we will be planning, designing and making our own bags.  Textiles will including using different fabrics and sewing techniques.

History

Our History topic is the Mayans.  These are an ancient civilisation based around Mexico.  Children will research about their Rituals, lives and Gods.

Year 6 PE Days

PE days are Wednesday and Friday afternoon

Please bring outdoor clothing and a change of shoes.  We will be outside in all weathers.

 

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