Monday 26 September 2016

Year 6 Objectives W/C 26/09/16

Literacy

In Year 6 this week, we will be learning:
  • To classify texts according to their genre;
  • To identify the features of suspense writing; and
  • To use suspense techniques in a short story. 

Mathematics

In Year 6 this week, we will be learning:
  • To add and subtract using negative numbers;
  • To recognise square and cube numbers; and
  • To solve calculations that use brackets.
As a school, we subscribe to the My Maths website to support children in their learning. Please encourage your child to make the most of this fantastic resource.



Tuesday 20 September 2016

Year 5 Objectives W/C 19/09/16

Literacy

In Year 5 this week, we will be learning:
  • About use of subject specific language in the story War Horse
  • To write a diary from the perspective of a character
  • To self-edit and peer assess work

Maths

In Year 5 this week, we will be learning:
  • To find change from £20, £50 and £100
  • To use column subtraction to subtract pairs of 4 to 6 digit numbers.
  • To choose whether to use column subtraction of the counting up method



Year 5's Shopping Spree

Year 5 hit the sales as Mrs Standen's Jumble opened in 5SB today.  Children went wild with £10, £20 and even £50 notes and improved their change giving skills as they bought and sold Mrs S's most treasured possessions.





Monday 19 September 2016

Year 6 Objectives W/C 19/09/16

Literacy

In Year 6 this week, we will be learning:
  • To write a poem using personification; and 
  • To write a setting description, using figurative language, powerful verbs, adverbs and adjectives, in order to create an image in the reader's mind. 

Mathematics

In Year 6 this week, we will be learning:
  • To order numbers with up to three decimal places; 
  • To multiply and divide by 10, 100 and 1000; and 
  • To place decimal numbers on a number line accurately. 
As a school, we subscribe to the My Maths website to support children in their learning. Please encourage your child to make the most of this fantastic resource.



Monday 12 September 2016

Year 6 Objectives W/C 12/09/2016

Literacy

In Year 6 this week, we will be learning:
  • To identify personification in poetry; and 
  • To use personification to create imagery. 

Mathematics

In Year 6 this week, we will be learning:
  • To read and write numbers up to 10,000,000; 
  • To use place value when solving mental calculations; and 
  • To us the column method when adding numbers with up to 6 digits. 
As a school, we subscribe to the My Maths website to support children in their learning. Please encourage your child to make the most of this fantastic resource.

Year 5 Objectives W/C- 12/09/2016

Literacy

In Year 5 this week, we will be learning:
  • Recognising the features of a diary 
  • Write a diary entry using correct features 
  • Comparison of character descriptions in War Horse 

Maths

In Year 5 this week, we will be learning:
  • Multiply and divide by 10, 100 and 1,000 
  • Addition and subtraction of money 
  • Ordering decimal places on a number line

Monday 5 September 2016

Year 5 Objectives W/C - 05/09/2016

Literacy

In Year 5 this week, we will be learning:
  • Introduce War Horse by Michael Morpurgo 
  • Make predictions about the book 
  • To create a character profile 

Maths

In Year 5 this week, we will be learning:
  • Place value in 5, 6 and 7 digit numbers 
  • Comparing numbers 
  • Column method addition

Year 6 - Welcome Back!

Welcome back to all of our new Year 6 pupils!

We trust that you have had a restful but exhilirating summer break and are refuelled, ready for the start of what will be a busy yet truly exciting new school year.


This week we will be getting to know each other through a range of different activities and set goals for the forthcoming year. We will also be making a start with our Year 6 curriculum: World War 2, Sikhism and Hip Hop Music.


Remember to check back here every Monday to see what we will be learning about each week!


We look forward to seeing you tomorrow as we embark on our learning journey together!


Year 6 Team