In English the year 6 children have worked incredibly hard in writing their detailed timeline. They started by planning each plot point of their timeline by using their sentence stacking. They followed their success criteria which consisted of a number of things such as; using high level vocabulary, using dates accurately  in chronology order and recording dramatic events

As mathematicians, Discovery have used protractors to measure and identify angles in triangles in addition to working on reasoning questions which require multiple -steps to answer. 

Cook class has been gap filling by going over the four operations whilst looking at prime and square numbers. 

Year 5 has been looking at coordinates. We have learnt how to read them and begun to think about translations.

During topic, children started Biology and looked at the human body. The children have been identifying and naming the main parts of the human circulatory system and explaining the functions of the heart, blood vessels and blood. Be sure to ask the child, which is the largest and smallest organ in the human body.

During reading comprehension the children have looked at the text of ‘To Asgard’. This poem focuses on the zodiac and Ancient Greek mythology. The children looked at each stanza in order to comprehend the text and identify the key vocabulary such as: serpents, boar and wily. 

This is the last week for tea time tasters.Thank you to all the children who attended their tea time taster sessions, these have been very beneficial in supporting the children's learning. 

Next week, 

The year 6 children will be sitting their SATs. Please ensure your child arrives on time at 8.10 to ensure they get the best start to their day.

We would like to wish all our Year 6 children the best of luck for their SATs. So remember, you are amazing, go shine your light!

Equally, we would like to thank you, for supporting and encouraging your children with their homework and revision.

During topic, Year 6 will be moving onto exploring the Art of Anatomy. They will compare and contrast the work of Ancient Greek sculptors and Renaissance artists who were both known for depicting the human body. 

Year 5 will be continuing with position and movement, looking at translations with coordinates, lines of symmetry and reflection.

Homework:

Year 6 children please spend some time recapping your previous learning by using sumdog and then ensure you have a restful weekend ahead of Monday.

Darwin homework

Maths - problem solving with coordinates sheet.

Spellings - Year 3/4 words 20-30, Year 5/6 words 20-30

Reading - 3 sections on Reading Plus

Have a lovely weekend.