Year 6 2015 - 2016

Year 6 TeamYear 6 LeadersMrs Mockridge & Mrs Stripp

SLT Mrs Brady

Tutors6Cs/Em: Mrs Stripp & Mrs Mockridge6Bl: Mr Bagwell6Rs: Mrs Slater6Tc: Mr Cook6Al: Miss Landells

CurriculumMaths: Number: place value, addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, fractions, decimals and percentagesMeasurementGeometry: properties of shape, position and directionRatio and ProportionAlgebra

English/Humanities: Victorians, Mountains, Ancient GreeceTexts: Alice in Wonderland, Street Child, Oliver, Kensuke’s Kingdom, The Wretched StoneFrequent reading, grammar and spelling is integrated into all the topics

For both Maths and English there will be a formal test each term in preparation for SATs. Mid Year results will be shared with you at February parents evenings.

Science Forces, Changing and Separating Materials, Flowering Plants, Electricity, The Earth in Space, Ecology and Evolution

DT Use of sewing machines: Cushions, Healthy Eating: Fruit, Structures and Mechanisms, graphics

Art Victorian Tile Printing, African Art, Portraits, Still Life & Pop Artists

RE Sikhism, Hijab, Jesus Christ Superstar, Beliefs about Life after Death

PE Rugby, Hi 5, Football, Hockey, Basketball, Striking & Fielding, Tennis, Health Related Fitness, Gymnastics, Dance, Orienteering, Athletics, Extra Curricular Sports Clubs (after school/lunchtimes)

ICTE-Safety, Coding, Web Research and Bias, Using Technology Creatively, Power Points, Engaging Audiences

FrenchPersonal Descriptions, Family and Pets, Free time, Countries and Nationalities, Where you live, The Weather

MusicThe 12 Blue Bars – Performance, Composing and History, Christmas Composing, Linking Music and Art, Performing in a band, The Music Industry, World Beat - African Music and StompExtra Curricular Music Clubs and Lessons

Personal, Social, Health, Citizenship, Environmental, Education (PSHCEE)

November ‘People Who Help Us’December‘Race Equality’February‘Rules and the Law’March‘Debating a Global Issue’June‘The Media’

Personal, Social, Health, Citizenship, Environmental, Education (PSHCEE)

Sex Education (Summer Term)Sessions with Mr Absolom (PSHCEE Leader) and our School NursePuberty : Consolidation from Year 5

Life Education Van (Spring Term)Focus on issues around personal safety and safety with medicine, legal drugs, tobacco, alcohol and caffeine.

KS2 SATs ( Standard Assessment Tests) Subjects tested at present are Maths and English. The date of the KS2 tests will be:

9th – 13th May 2016

Could we PLEASE ask for your support in NOT taking children out of school around the time of the SATs examinations.

KS2 SATs ( Standard Assessment Tests)

SATS Information evening in January 2016

This will provide you with more specific information regarding the SATs

Parents Evenings

October 2015

Tutor parents evenings – you will be able to meet your child's tutor

February 2016

Subject parents evenings – you will be able to meet your child's subject teachers

Project Week23rd - 27th May 2016

Pupils will be off timetable for the week and they will have the opportunity to experience a variety of activities which will enrich their time at St Osmunds.

Types of activities: (these will be confirmed nearer the time)Environmental collages, sports, textiles, circus skills/show, army cadets visit, cooking, movie making, picnic/day out

Other Events Throughout the YearDecember 2015Cinema TripMay 2016SATs Celebration June 2016SailingYear 6 Residential: Hooke CourtJuly 2016Weymouth: Bowling and BeachLondon Theatre Trip: Matilda