Chestnut
Autumn Term 2019
Welcome back everyone!
Year 6 are ready to attack their SATs! We are aiming to display the fantastic work that we have been completing across the past 4 years! Good luck to each and everyone of you!
This term our History topic is The Victorians and the Geography topic we are learning about is Rivers. From the Industrial Revolution to the banks of the River Thames, Year 6 are in for a real in depth treat looking into the fascinating period of British History and British Geography
Our class text this term is “Cogheart” by Peter Bunzl. This novel describes beautifully the adventures of a young girl and a mechanical fox who are sent a mysterious quest to rescue the young girls father. We can't wait to get reading the book and find out what happens to the dynamic duo.
In Maths, Year 6 are preparing for their SATS by looking at place value and becoming accustomed to handling larger numbers, this will then lead into a variety of topics including the Four Operations, Decimal Notation, Angles, Highest common factors, Lowest common multiples, the square of numbers up to 12x12 and their roots.
Hope your ready for the most exciting year of your primary school experience!
Extra Information
Pupils in Year 6 are expected to read aloud to an adult or older sibling at least 3 times a week. This must be evidenced within their planners to inform the class teacher that they have read. Each week, if a child has read 3 times, they will be rewarded with 5 Dojos and a homework tick which they accumulate to earn a reward.
PE Days are Tuesday Afternoons and Friday Mornings - Kit the children will require is White Shirt, Black Shorts, Trainers and a Warm Jumper
