1. History/Geography African Study Project This Autumn, we will be looking at Kenya, thinking about the geography of the country, as well as some inspirational figures originating and working there. We will also be looking at Kenya’s wildlife, linking to our science topic. History/Geography African Study Project This Autumn, we will be looking at Kenya, thinking about the geography of the country, as well as some inspirational figures originating and working there. We will also be looking at Kenya’s wildlife, linking to our science topic. Science Classifying Living Things In Science this term, we will be looking at the ways that living things are classified, the criteria used for classification, common classifications used and the methods used to present this information. We will also look at the some of the history of biological classification. Science Classifying Living Things In Science this term, we will be looking at the ways that living things are classified, the criteria used for classification, common classifications used and the methods used to present this information. We will also look at the some of the history of biological classification. PE Basketball and Dance PE will be on a Friday this year, so please ensure that all children bring their kits with them. We will be playing basketball during the outdoor PE session, where we will focus on developing our tactics and sports awareness. For indoor PE, we will introduce dance, composing our own performance pieces. PE Basketball and Dance PE will be on a Friday this year, so please ensure that all children bring their kits with them. We will be playing basketball during the outdoor PE session, where we will focus on developing our tactics and sports awareness. For indoor PE, we will introduce dance, composing our own performance pieces. Art/DT Colour Around the World This term, we will be linking our art and geography topics, thinking about different artistic traditions around the world and how they use colour. The children will then have the opportunity to choose a region which interests them to inspire their own high- quality piece of art for display. Art/DT Colour Around the World This term, we will be linking our art and geography topics, thinking about different artistic traditions around the world and how they use colour. The children will then have the opportunity to choose a region which interests them to inspire their own high- quality piece of art for display. RE Judaism Following World Faiths Week, we will go on to look at Judaism. We will be trying to understand the key aspects of the Jewish Faith, and beliefs, linking it to our knowledge of the Old Testament. We will also be visiting the Bevis Marks Synagogue. RE Judaism Following World Faiths Week, we will go on to look at Judaism. We will be trying to understand the key aspects of the Jewish Faith, and beliefs, linking it to our knowledge of the Old Testament. We will also be visiting the Bevis Marks Synagogue. Numeracy 4 Operations, Patterns At the beginning of the year, it is vital to ensure that all children have quick recall of their times tables and number facts and are able to add, subtract, multiply and divide accurately as this will underpin our work throughout the year. We will be doing regular times tables tests and should know all times tables to 12. Working on patterns will reinforce this. Numeracy 4 Operations, Patterns At the beginning of the year, it is vital to ensure that all children have quick recall of their times tables and number facts and are able to add, subtract, multiply and divide accurately as this will underpin our work throughout the year. We will be doing regular times tables tests and should know all times tables to 12. Working on patterns will reinforce this. Music Tempo The children will continue to have the opportunity to enjoy choir. We will be looking at rhythm and tempo in class music lessons this term, which will build on the hymn practice which children enjoy every Monday afternoon. Music Tempo The children will continue to have the opportunity to enjoy choir. We will be looking at rhythm and tempo in class music lessons this term, which will build on the hymn practice which children enjoy every Monday afternoon. Other Subjects Cathedral Service Year 6 will be leading the school’s first Cathedral Service of the year on Friday 25 th September at 9.30. We will be thinking about new beginnings and making the most of the opportunities that we have. All welcome! Other Subjects Cathedral Service Year 6 will be leading the school’s first Cathedral Service of the year on Friday 25 th September at 9.30. We will be thinking about new beginnings and making the most of the opportunities that we have. All welcome! Literacy Short Stories This term, we will begin by assessing the children’s Literacy levels and assigning them clear targets which will enable them to reach a more advanced writing level. We will be looking at more advanced punctuation, especially how to use capital letters with brackets, colons, semicolons and ellipses. Literacy Short Stories This term, we will begin by assessing the children’s Literacy levels and assigning them clear targets which will enable them to reach a more advanced writing level. We will be looking at more advanced punctuation, especially how to use capital letters with brackets, colons, semicolons and ellipses. Cathedral Primary School Autumn 1 2014 Year 6