1. Year 6 – Spring Term Pupils are going to have a geographical based curriculum this term. We are going to look at travel around the world and use Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne as our inspiration. Global Citizens In this ever changing society, and at a time of real world flux, it is even more important to ensure that our pupils have an understanding of their responsibilities to their fellow human beings. We will look at the plight of citizens from around the world who are less fortunate and more vulnerable than ourselves. Creativity and Love of Learning Whilst this year is a fundamentally important year of assessment and the ever present pressure of SATS I will endeavour to ensure that all pupils will have a wide range of opportunities to explore and enjoy their wider topic based learning. The whole child – Spiritual, Moral and Personal As the pupils are now in Year 6, they have embraced their roles setting high standards for the rest of the school. All the pupils are taking their responsibilities seriously. They are working hard on a new PSHCE curriculum and learning about how with rights comes responsibilities. Skills for Life In Year 6 we will be focusing on the essential skills for life. We will focus on writing, grammar and mathematics, which will all be tested weekly. There will regular assessments of their writing and all pupils will be encouraged to do their best and to become successful learners. Around the World in 80 Days Year 6 Spring Term (2015-2016) Mrs Thorpe

2. Communication, Language & Literacy Through pupils’ writing we will explore how the choices they make affects the meaning of their writing. We are going to focus particularly on various grammatical constructs which can be used to improve and enhance their writing. Pupils will complete written tasks in science and RE as well as topic based work. Pupils will also complete a differentiated weekly reading comprehension task. Religious Education During this term, as always, RE will shape many of the things we do each day, with Christ being at the centre of our school. Using the Diocesan resource, Come and See, we will study: Local Church – Sources, Judaism (Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur) Eucharist – Unity, Islam – Belonging and Values and finally Lent/Easter – Death & New Life Mathematics This term pupils learning will include the following: Number, Place Value and sequencing All 4 operations + - x ÷ using both written and mental methodologies including weekly challenges Reasoning / explanations / Justifications and interpretation of how to carry out a mathematical calculation Fractions including decimals & percentages Solving multiple step word problems using a wide variety of different units of measurement Mental calculations including speed tests, times tables and calculations without calculators Geometry: position, direction and motion Data handling - interpreting of different types of pictorial representations of data Shape and space including angles, symmetry and nets Algebra and numeric equations Using ICT & I-pads Pupils will use the computers to write up their stories and carry out independent research. They will also complete some computer programming tasks using Scratch. PSHCE, Thinking & Social Skills We are continuing with the regular brain teasers and puzzles to help develop problem solving, resilience and determination. Weekly homework Every pupil needs to complete a weekly reading task, read a minimum of 3 times, revise times tables, complete the weekly homework task and a hand in a termly topic based project. Scientific Understanding Pupils will use their topic work to support their scientific learning on electricity and light. They will also look at the properties of materials including reversible and irreversible change. We will work on a number of practical activities illustrating the importance of fair testing techniques and critical thinking skills. D & T, Art & Music Pupils will be participating in a creative arts afternoon every Wednesday involving musical composition and artistic skills. Pupils will also have a choir session on a Thursday morning. Within class time, they will build their own balloon and test it out to try to make it float. French Our pupils are fortunate to be taught by a language specialist who comes in every week to work with all KS2 pupils. Physical Education This term PE will normally be on a Monday and Tuesday afternoon. Pupils will be often be outside so please ensure your son/daughter has trainers and a jumper. We will rotate activities between games, gymnastics and dance. History/Geography This term we will be learning about Mayan society and their place in history – AD900. We will also be comparing the UK with North and South America, through our topic of travelling around the world.