Class 6
1.3.24 Update
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This week, in Class 6, we started our new topic, 'Millions of Years', the children started by looking at geological periods from the Cambrian Period right up until the Quaternary Period that we live in now. They also began looking at continental drift and how the continents have changed over time.
Also, the children have been planning to write a narrative based on The Dark Horse and in maths the children have looked at factors and multiples.
In PE, the children have started a new gymnastics unit where they are building on lots of skills that they have learnt across the last three years in gymnastics.
Cooking in Y6
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This week, to finish our Jamaica topic, the children made their own 'Jerk Seasoning' by mixing a variety of different herbs and spices. They then rubbed this on some corn-on-the-cob and fried it. To accompany this, they made traditional Jamaican rice and peas. They had lots of fun making it, but I think the spice was a bit too much for some when it came to trying it!
9.2.24 Update
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In the last couple of weeks, the class have done a variety of activities.
In science, last week, they went out looking for invertebrates. They had to classify them into different phylums (according to the Linnaeus classification system).
Also, the children acted out a seen from the book, The Dark Horse. The scenes were very dramatic!
26.1.24 Update
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This week, the children have moved onto history and science in their Jamaica topic. They looked at the history of Jamaica: from the indigenous people to the colonisation by Spain and later Britain. They also looked at Jamaica's independence. For science, the children are learning how to classify animals using Carl Linnaeus's classifications system. They tried this out with some animals and plants found in Jamaica.
Also this week, the children have been working hard on their hockey skills in PE. They completed a 5-team class tournament which we will expand on next week. We are working towards having a team to take to a competition at Holmfirth High School on the 8th February.
In PSHE, the children came up with some top tips for how to deal with things they see and hear in the news. The children were very mature in their attitudes towards this.
19.1.24 Update
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This week, the children have learnt about trade in geography. They looked at the exports and imports of Jamaica, before learning about Fair Trade and what that means. They had a lovely debate on this topic with some fantastic points being made.
Also this week, the children have been researching animals that are native to Jamaica, ready to write a report on one of them next week in English. In maths, the children have worked on finding percentages of numbers and reviewing ratio.
Another fantastic week in Year 6. The class are a joy to teach!
Have a lovely weekend!