Odd socks day
Next week is Anti-Bullying Week.
This year’s theme is ‘United against bullying’ and we will be taking part in Odd Socks Day on Monday 16 November.
Odd socks day is to raise awareness of our differences, individuality and personal choice. There is no need for any payment – your child should simply wear odd socks and join in the fun!
Thank you for your support.
Wolf Brother
This week, we’ve been thoroughly enjoying our new class novel Wolf Brother!
In reading, we ‘unwrapped’ the book by analysing and discussing its front cover, title and blurb.
Our task was to comment on:
- likes and dislikes
- connections or links to what we’ve seen, heard or read before
- powerful vocabulary
- questions we had
Ask your child about their favourite part so far! What predictions do they have for the rest of the book and why?
If you want to listen to part of it together at home, check out the audio version (chapter one – part one) read by Ian McKellen.
History: presentations
What were the main differences between the Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages?
Y6 know!
They were tasked with researching each age using the internet and History books.
Check out these amazing presentations:
When asked about which age they’d have preferred to have lived in, Albie said, “The Iron Age because it was quite violent when the Romans invaded and I’d like fighting.”
Daisy said, “I’d pick the Stone Age because I would have loved to have been a hunter-gather and hunted animals.”
Muhammad said, “I think I’d have picked the Bronze Age because they were quite good at farming then, it was more advanced than the Stone Age and more peaceful than the Iron Age.”
History! Questions and looking forward…
This week marks the start of our new History topic learning all about the Stone, Bronze and Iron age plus Ancient Egypt!
Ask your child to explain why we’re learning about these two periods of time together.
We discussed our new History vocabulary, questions for the topic and what we were excited about! Take a look…
Own it – helping your child stay safe
Has your child got a mobile phone? There are lots of benefits to having a phone, but drawbacks, too. We strongly encourage you to make sure your child has the BBC Own It app installed. It can help to guide your child if they’re exposed to things that upset them, and it can even question the user if it seems like they’re about to send unkind or hurtful messages.
We have had a few issues in the past, and recently, around the use of WhatsApp and other social media platforms. As well as installing the Own It app, we also recommend that you are regularly checking your child’s phone.
If you have any concerns, please ask for support.
Book Wars Round Two
This week’s book club saw the highly anticipated return of Book Wars.
Daisy suggested a fantastic idea for our second battle: if you were suddenly sucked into your book, how badly or how well would your life now be going?
See if you can guess the book that the Y6 is speaking about!
“I’d be a criminal who’s dug their way into trouble. I’d have probably been stealing sweets!” – Leo
“I would be either a dog, wizard or item like a bone, scroll or camera. You’d probably never find me.” – Ethan
“I’d have a daemon and probably get taken by the Gobblers!” – Jemima
“I’d now be killing people but you’ve got to pay me the price!” – Hifza
“I’d be the heir to the throne of a kingdom but kidnapped twice! I’d be secretly looked after by witches and wizards.” – Emma
“Mine would be good and bad at the same time. I’m robbing a bank so I’m getting some good cash but I also might get arrested!” – Albie
“I was a normal schoolboy but now I’m a secret agent who faces many deadly organisations.” – Moh
Who do you think has got it best or worst in their new world?
Reading Treasure Hunt
If you came down to the portacabin today, you’d be in for a big surprise…
See if you can spot anything unusual in the pictures below!
That’s right – we were doing a QR treasure hunt!
Our reading lesson today was all about our science learning: micro-organisms.
But you had to find the questions first!
Ask your child to explain how they were using retrieval reading skills today!
Science – classification systems
Y6 had to take on the role of scientist as they were given free reign on a classification key!
Take a look at some of these fab examples…
Challenge your child! Ask them why we use classification systems!
Living and learning – self care techniques
Today, we had a great class discussion about how to look after and be kind to yourself. Take a look…
Marvellous Music
Check out our interactive celebration of our music lessons!
Jess said, “We’re learning about how to play different chords and we’re starting to write our own songs!”
Rayn smiled, “I like how we’ve already learnt a few songs. I’ve been really enjoying music and it’s been a real challenge.”
“We’ve been learning about majors and minors. Majors are happy notes and minors are sort of sad notes,” explained Musa.
“We’ve also learnt about sharps and flats. Sharps are black keys and flats are white keys,” stated Priya.
Emma said, “The notes on a treble clef are A to G.”
