Maple - Year 6

Mrs O'Neill, Mrs Proctor and Mrs Hailey

Autumn Term

In Art and Design, we will explore the question ‘What is Street Art?’ The children will be learning about different types of Street Art, including graffiti and murals.

In Computing, we will explore the question ‘How does Coding help us in the real world?’ The children will learn about code breaking, the evolution of computers, design a computer of the future and create an audio advert.

In History, we will explore the question ‘What can the Census tell us about local areas?’ The children will learn how census records can help historians understand the past by making inferences about people's lives in different time periods.

In Music, we will explore the question ‘What does it mean to play in a Band?’ The children will be exploring the different roles in a band, including bass line, chords, melody and harmony.

In PE, we will focus on two sports. In Gymnastics, the children will learn how to perform a variety of floor and vault movements. In Outdoor and Adventurous Activities, the children will learn how to solve problems that focus on collaboration and effective communication.

In PSHE, we will explore the question ‘How can my choices today shape my future self?’ The children will explore the importance of dental health and nutrition, having a growth mindset, and strategies to develop and maintain our self-esteem.

In Religious Education, we will explore the question ‘How and why do some people inspire others?’ The children will learn about why Martin Luther King Jr, Malala Yousafzai and Rabbi Jonathan Sacks are inspirational to other people.

In Science, we will explore the question ‘Can I classify plants and animals?’ The children will be learning about the Linnean system for sorting and classifying living things according to shared characteristics, using classification keys, branching keys and number keys.

In Spanish, we will begin the catch-up pathway for transition to Spanish. The children will be learning Spanish greetings as well as naming classroom objects, dates, where we live, and pets.

Homework

Weekly homework will consist of:

• Reading 
• Times Tables Rock Stars
• Spellings - Given on a Monday, test following Monday
• Weekly across the curriculum - This will be aimed at 3 different academic levels (Given on a Friday) 

We know homework can be challenging so please share with me if there are any issues, as we can support in school.

Timetable

Please note that our timetable is flexible and may be subject to change.

Useful Information

PE is every Monday and Friday. Please ensure your child wears their correct PE kit in school on these days, that earrings are not worn and long hair is tied up. Full uniform, including ties and black shoes, must be worn on non-PE days. 

The children have access to their water bottles in the classroom during the day. Please ensure that your child has a named water bottle in school.

Your child is welcome to bring in a healthy snack of fruit or vegetables each day. 

Reading books are your child's responsibility, and they will need to change their own reading book and library book. Children should be reading their school reading book as often as possible, recording which pages they have read and writing a brief summary (one sentence) of what happened in the chapter/ part they read. Parents do not need to sign the book as the children will be writing their own comments.