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Friday 15th November 2024
Posted: Nov 15, 2024 by: Megan Clayton (MClayton) on: Class 6
It’s been an exciting and busy week in Year 6 at Netherthong Primary School. We’ve covered a lot, from wrapping up our writing projects in English to diving into history, science, and some holiday excitement. Here’s a recap of all the wonderful things we’ve been learning and doing!
English: Perfecting Our Recounts
In English this week, we’ve been working hard on the final drafts of our recount texts. We’ve really focused on polishing our writing to make sure we’re meeting the Year 6 writing objectives. It’s been fantastic to see everyone putting in so much effort to make their writing as engaging and high-quality as possible!
Maths: Time Conversions and Triangles
In Maths, we’ve been looking at something quite practical: measuring and converting time! We’ve learned to convert between hours, minutes, and seconds, and everyone’s worked hard on solving problems that involve multiple steps. We’ve also started calculating the area of triangles, which has been both challenging and fun. Using the formula (base x height ÷ 2), we practiced finding areas and solving some trickier problems with irregular measurements.
Christmas Play Preparations: Peter Pan
This week has been filled with excitement as we started preparing for our Christmas play, *Peter Pan*! We’ve been discussing our character, reading through the script, and singing songs that will be part of our performance in December. The whole class is buzzing with energy, and you can really see how enthusiastic everyone is to bring the story of Peter Pan to life. From Tinker Bell to Captain Hook, everyone’s eager to play their part and put on a show for our families and friends. We can already tell it’s going to be a magical performance!
History: The Battle of Britain
In History, we’ve taken a step back in time to learn about the Battle of Britain. This was a crucial event during World War II when Britain had to defend itself against the German Luftwaffe’s attacks. We discussed why it’s considered a turning point in history and learned about the brave pilots for their courage and determination. Understanding the importance of this event and the resilience it took to protect the country has given us a new perspective on the sacrifices people made during the war.
Science: The Circulatory System
In Science, we’ve started learning about the circulatory system. We discussed how our heart pumps blood throughout our body, delivering oxygen and nutrients to our cells and removing waste products. We learned about the roles of arteries, veins, and capillaries, and how they work together to keep our bodies healthy. We even got to do some fun activities that helped us understand how blood flows through different parts of our body. It’s fascinating to see how all the systems in our bodies are connected and work in harmony!
Thank you for reading, and stay tuned for more updates from Year 6!
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