Class 14: Blog items
This week in Class 14...Week Ending 11.11.22
Date: 10th Nov 2022 @ 9:51pm
This week in Class 14 we have been writing Newspaper Reports inspired by the discovery of Anne Frank and her family in 1944. Ask you child who she was and what happened to her family.
In Maths we have been consolidating our understanding multiplication and division. We have been applying our understanding to reasoning problems.
We have had great fun in Music. We have started learning our song for the Christmas Cracker. We have been tasked with the job of creating actions for the song. We can't wait to perform it.
Date: 21st Oct 2022 @ 11:13am
This week in Year 6 we have had a fabulous Curriculum Week based on Black History Month. We have learned about the Windrush Generation and explored different people's experiences. We created Notting Hill Carnival masks and paraded around school. We had an amazing time.
We hope you all have a fabulous half term!
This week in Class 14...Week ending 14.10.22
Date: 13th Oct 2022 @ 6:48pm
This week in Class 14 we have done some super maths learning all about algebra. We have learned how to solve algebraic equations, continue linear sequences using the nth term and how to solve reasoning problems involving algebra. The class have done so well and we are very proud!
In English we have been continuing with our creative writing based on 'The Harmonica'. We were challenged to write in present tense as if we were an inmate in a concentration camp.
We have also finished our Science topic about living things. Class 14 went into the school grounds to identify the different plants and use a classification key.
In Year 6 this week....Week Ending 07.10.22
Date: 7th Oct 2022 @ 8:13pm
Year 6 have had a very busy week! We have started to write our first person narratives based on the story 'The Harmonica'. We explored a range of descriptive features that we could use within our writing. Children also enjoyed using drama to examine how our main character would have felt.
In Maths we have been working hard to find equivalent fractions, decimals and percentages. We have tried really hard learning the new concepts!
To finish the week, Year 6 have had the most amazing poetry week. The children have written some fantastic poems.
Make sure to ask your child what they have been learning this week.
Date: 30th Sep 2022 @ 4:25pm
This week in Class 14 we have been learning all about the true story called 'The Harmonica'. We have created our own playscripts which follows the life of a Jewish boy who got taken into the concetration camps, but he had a secret passion that kept him and the other inmates spirits up.
In maths we have been learning all about Fractions - finding equivalent fractions, as well as adding and subtracting fractions too.
During PSHE we explored the importance of manners and courtesy and the effect using your manners has on others.
This week in Class 14...Week ending 23.09.22
Date: 22nd Sep 2022 @ 3:57pm
This week in Year 6 we have been writing formal letters, inspired by the World War Two text, Rose Blanche. We have explored the features and shared the type of vocabulary you would need in this type of letter.
In maths we have been consolidating our understanding of multiplication and division. Then we've been challenged with reasoning problems.
Class 14 - World War II Wow Starter
Date: 16th Sep 2022 @ 1:59pm
Year 6 had a fabulous time with Mr B learning all about World War II. They learned what life really like for children and adults in World War Two. To have to cope not only with the rationing and evacuee programmes, but also the Blitz, the Battle of Britain and the threat of being invaded. They explored how people were able to live in a time when sticking together and standing strong was not only expected but essential. They got to carry out lots of hands on activities, including creating Black out windows, dressing up and handling WW2 artefacts and even learning how to bandage up their friends using WW2 instructions. What a fabulous start to our World War II topic! Ask your child all about it and see what interesting facts they know.
Date: 9th Sep 2022 @ 4:32pm
We have had a fantastic first week in Class 14. We have explored the story 'The Heart and the Bottle' in Literacy and we have been recapping our understanding of the four rules of number in Maths. As an introduction to our new topic, World War 2, we have started to create the basis of our Art project for the term. We have made Evacuation label books, using collage to line our pages. We have been really inspired by different war time artists.
Mrs Baguley and Mrs Wall are so proud of Class 14 and the super start they have had to Year 6!
Date: 11th Jul 2022 @ 10:12am
Class 14 have had a great week celebrating all their hard work. We visited the cinema on Tuesday and had a tasty lunch of fish and chips afterwards. We are working hard practising our leavers assembly ready to show parents on Tuesday 19th July at 9:30, we can't wait perform it for you.
Date: 26th Apr 2022 @ 3:04pm
This week, in class 14, we have been reading a story titled- The colour of home. Our writing journey is all about a retell. The children used drama to bring the story to life and used freeze frames.
In Maths, we have been revising all area of Maths and have been ensuring that we know our times tables. We have been using Sumdog to develop our fluency and confidence.
Date: 25th Mar 2022 @ 1:07pm
This week, in class 14, we have completed our writing journey all about Biographies. The children have researched famous refugees and have chosen a specific person to write about. They have created a class anthology of Biographies.
In Maths, we have been revising all area of Maths and have been ensuring that we know our times tables- on TT Rock Stars.
Ask you child, how many are they getting correct, out of 25?
Date: 22nd Mar 2022 @ 2:45pm
This week we have been learning all about
biographies in English and composing rock music during our Music lesson.
Date: 18th Mar 2022 @ 12:25pm
Over the last couple of weeks, Year 6 have been looking at creating an information web page all about refugees. We looked at the features of a non-chronological report as well as carrying out our own research on quality web pages. You will be able to look at our work on our class pages.
Thank You,
Class 13 and Class 14.
Class 14 had an amazing WBD afternoon!
Date: 4th Mar 2022 @ 3:00pm
We loved celebrating WBD this afternoon.
The children came into school dressed as their favourite character from a story andlooked amazing! They then took part in a 20 minute readathon and read a staggering 720 pages, which is equivalent to 125,280 words - How fantastic they are!
They then ‘Got Caught Reading’ and read their WBD book in various locations around school.
What a lovely end to the week!
Date: 11th Feb 2022 @ 10:38am
This week we looked at many ways on how we can always be safe on the internet.
Pupils recognised that although the internet is a fantastic resource, it also has some dangers. And remaining safe online is of great importance.
We started our session by discussing different games we played online and how we can remain both safe and respectful. Whilst reminding children to only play with friends and family who they know and trust, and to make parents/guardians aware of who they are playing with. It was a great opportunity for all of Year 6 pupils to engage in deep meaningful conversations about internet safety.
We also learnt how to be respectful to others online and to recognise what is healthy behaviour and unhealthy behaviour when playing online. We then presented our findings in our iPad, focusing on the kind of advice we would give to a individuals who are new to online gaming.
Click to see what Year 6 have been learning this week....
Date: 20th Jan 2022 @ 6:24pm
This half term Year 6 have been learning all about refugees; we researched what a refugee is, how someone becomes one and how we can help them. The children showed great interest in this and produced a fantastic piece of writing to go alongside this. The children had written a persuasive piece of writing where they were trying to convince their audience to allow refugees to cross certain borders for their safety, health and well-being. it was great to see such fantastic ideas and sheer empathy towards those who are struggling - Well done Year 6!
We are hoping to carry out a fundraiser to support a local refugee charity known as Unity, who work alongside the Red Cross. Watch this space and we look forward to your continued support with such a worthy cause.
For Maths we worked collaboratively and used a range of co-operative learning techniques to solve questions relating to negative numbers.
In our science topic we are exoploring fossils, try to visit a library or museum to learn some more interesting facts.
Have a safe and great weekend,
Mrs Khalil
Date: 14th Jan 2022 @ 2:55pm
Hello,
This week Year 6 have been learning all about refugees; we researched what a refugee is, how someone becomes one and how we can help them. The children showed great interest in this and produced a fantastic piece of writing to go alongside this.
We are hoping to carry out a fundraiser to support a local refugee charity known as Unity, who work alongside the Red Cross. Watch this space and we look forward to your continued support with such a worthy cause.
For Maths we worked collaboratively and used a range of Kagan techniques. The pupils became teachers and coached each other to successfully find the correct answer.
Once again what wonderful week of learning.
Have a safe and great weekend,
Mrs Khalil
Year 6 wish you all a safe and lovely half term break...
Date: 17th Dec 2021 @ 12:26pm
Year 6 have been incredibly busy this week, with a range of christmas learning and even a special visit from Santa! The children were extremely excited and grateful with the presents given.
For our English this week, we focused on Poetry and we performed 'Benjamin Zephania's Christmas Turkey' as a whole class. This was a throughly enjoyable experience.
Date: 10th Dec 2021 @ 2:25pm
Hi all,
Thank you very much for your kind donations towards our fundraiser.
It was a massive success which was enjoyed by all!
As some children missed out on cakes and treats, we will be hosting Kicks N Kakes fundraiser on Wednesday 15th December.
Thank you once again,
The Year 6 Team
Click to see what Year 6 have been learning this week
Date: 26th Nov 2021 @ 12:10pm
Hello,
This week Year 6 have been completing their Year 6 assessments. They have worked really hard and shown a very strong commitment towards them.
For our writing this week, the children have focused on a book called 'War Diaries' which is a compilation of various diaries from individuals during the Second World War. The children have had a task to create their own version of a 'war diary' and have impressed with their level of creativity and writing. We hope to continue and add further writing in our diaries next week.
Lastly, we are really impressed with the high number of children who have attended the booster sessions after school - Well done to all Year 6 pupils, keep it up!
Have a safe and lovely weekend all,
Mrs Khalil and Mr Bottomley
Click to see what Class 14 have been learning this week...
Date: 3rd Nov 2021 @ 10:27am
This week in Class 14 we have been extremely busy with our learning and shown this through our growing mindset that we are continuing to develop.
We have approached this week by introducing metacognition into our learning and adapted a new principle where we are ‘thinking about our thinking’ and combating a fixed mindset. With this in mind, in maths we developed our reasoning skills and worked with our partners to tackle some difficult multiplication problems. The children did find these difficult at first but overcame their struggles once they evaluated their learning and thought about their thinking with their partners. Well done Class 14!
In English, we are focusing on ‘The Diary of Anne Frank.’ The children are writing a persuasive letter, where they are persuading the Franks to go into a secret location – the annex, for their safety. The children have produced some fantastic letters and focused heavily on formal language, emotive language and persuasion.
Well done Class 14 for your hard work and growing mindset.
Kind regards,
Mrs Khalil
Date: 21st Oct 2021 @ 2:57pm
What an amazing curriculum week we have had this week!
The children learned all about basic human rights and how they are upheld through a picture book called 'We are all born free.' We understood the importance of citizenship and created a range of learning outcomes, such as Greenhill badges, personal coat of arms and our very own mythical creature with its own set of values.
Have a lovely and safe half term.
Mrs Khalil
Date: 14th Oct 2021 @ 3:57pm
Over the last two weeks the children have been learning all about 'The Harmonica' written by Tony Johnston.
We had a strange letter appear in our classroom claiming that a harmonica has gone missing - which was a pivotal instrument for the main character (Henry) of the story. This was an engaging day for the children as they had to write a letter to Henry explaining that they had no idea where the Harmonica was and its whereabouts.
However once it was found, this was the children’s reaction. 
Year 6 Blog week ending 8/10/21
Date: 7th Oct 2021 @ 1:59pm
What an amazing week we have had in Year 6. We have been reading the book the Harmonica in class and have been using the text to produce some descriptive writing. This has not been easy as we had to understand the hardships and suffering that the Jewish people had to live through during the Second World War.
In Maths we have been looking at Algebra. Can anyone solve this equation?
5x+10 = 2x+31
The highlight of our week has been when we had our Read, Achieve, Succed day. We loved the reading activities and we also got the opportunity to choose a book from Madeline Lindley. Thank you to the Harmony Trust for making this happen.
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What another fantastic week of learning Year 6
Date: 1st Oct 2021 @ 11:00am
What a fantastic week of learning we have had in Year 6!
This week we have been learning all about fractions, decimal and percentages. The children have used their previous` knowledge of fractions, decimals and percentages to find equivalences and work out fractions of amounts.
For our English session, we focused on a text called 'The Harmonica' and collectively wrote a playscript. The children identified themes of a playscript, wrote thier own versions and had the opportunity to act out their scripts.
During our science session, we researched adaptations and created our own animal, thinking about what the animal would like and how it would behave in order to survive and adapt.
Have a lovely weekend.
Mrs Khalil and Mr Bottomley
