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Curriculum Information for Parents and Carers – Year 6 Summer Term 2024

The Summer Term is here and we would like to share with you a summary of what your child will be learning in class.  We would also like to share some ways that you can support your child at home.

Detailed information about the topics can be found in the Knowledge Organisers at the bottom of this page.  The Knowledge Organisers contain the key vocabulary and learning for each topic and you can look at these with your child over the course of the term. 

English

Summer Half Term 1: We will be studying Macbeth by William Shakespeare.  This text will also provide many opportunities for writing such as description, monologue and balanced arguments.

Summer Half Term 2: We will be reading Clockwork by Philip Pullman.  We will also have an opportunity to refine our creative writing skills.

At the beginning of the term, we will prepare to sit our Reading and Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation SATs.

Mathematics

Summer Half Term 1:  We will be learning about the properties of shapes.  We will learn how to use both a protractor and a compass.  We will use these tools to learn how to find the angles in triangles and information about circles.  We will also learn about coordinates and look at solving problems in all 4 quadrants.

Summer Half Term 2: We will be refining our knowledge of problem solving whilst also preparing to transition to secondary school.

At the beginning of the term, we will prepare to sit our Mathematics SATS which include Arithmetic and two Reasoning Papers.

RE

Over the Summer Term, we will be learning about and looking at Pentecost particularly looking at Witnesses, Common Good and Unity.

Science

Summer Half Term 1: We will be studying the human body, specifically the heart and the circulatory system, blood and its function, and the benefits of a healthy diet and lifestyle.

Summer Half Term 2: This term, we will be celebrating Science fortnight and conducting research and experiments inspired by famous scientists.

History

This term, we will explore why people go on a journey, and look at five very different types of journey in depth, ranging from the Tudor period to modern-day refugees.

Geography

This term, we will be learning about fieldwork.  We will be observing, measuring, recording and presenting our own fieldwork study of the local area.

Computing

Summer Half Term 1: We will be learning about online safety and what to do when we come across different situations online.  We will learn about the importance of passwords and why we should keep them a secret.

Summer Half Term 2: We will be learning about Big Data and identifying the differences between Wi-Fi and Mobile Data.  We will also find out more information about hacking and how it can be prevented.

French

This term, we will learn how to describe the key features of the local area, including shops, as well as the names of rooms in a house.  We will also learn the vocabulary for food and clothing and how to tell the time.  We will use the topics from the past year to contribute to our end of year recorded presentations.

Music

Summer Half Term 1: We will be composing and performing a Chorus in small groups, and developing our keyboard, ukulele and singing skills.

Summer Half Term 2: We will be preparing for the School Production!

PE

Athletics: We will be learning to improve and select the correct technique for each event at Sports Day and learn how to officiate events.

Rounders: We will be developing the quality and consistency of our fielding skills, such as throwing underarm and overarm, catching and retrieving a ball, and understanding of when to use them.  We will be developing knowledge of the different roles of bowler, backstop, fielder and batter and applying tactics in these positions.

Swimming: We will focus on swimming more fluently and with increased confidence and control.  We will continue to develop technique and may learn personal survival techniques and how to stay safe around water.

Art

This term, we will create a personal memory box using a collection of found objects and hand-sculptured forms, reflecting primary school life with symbolic and personal meaning.

Design and Technology

This term, we will learn about cooking and nutrition.  We will have an opportunity to read and look at recipes from books and online sources.  We will then work in groups to create our own class recipe that we will use to have our own class ‘Come Dine with me’.

RHSE (Relationship, Health and Sex Education)

This term, we will be continuing our work from the LIfe to the Full unit.  Further information will be provided closer to these lessons.

Educational Visits

This term we will be travelling to Osmington Bay in Dorset to develop our independence, physical and relationship-building skills.

We will be taking part in a Shakespere workshop through the Orange Theatre and visiting the theatre to watch their production of Hamlet.

We will also be visited by Wizard Theatre as part of our transition into secondary school.

How you can help your child at home

• At home you should continue to read daily for 20 minutes.
• You should practise your times tables and Freckle Maths for 20 minutes daily.
• Encourage them to complete their homework - this will be focused on revising for the upcoming SATs Assessments.