Blog by Tag: Year 6

As part of Science Week, we welcomed local STEM Ambassadors into our school to talk to us about their roles working within the science industry. It was inspiring to learn that there are so many opportunities available within the science and engineering industry on our doorstep. It was particularly…

Year 6 were amazed and fascinated by the spectacular science at the Science Fair. They experienced learning about the three sciences of biology, chemistry and physics in a range of practical activities and use Bunsen burners, test tubes, microscopes and even a Van der Graaff generator. They got to…

This morning, to start Science Week 2024, Year 6 were bamboozled in Professor Pumpernickel’s laboratory of lunacy. They watched various scientific demonstrations involving bangs and explosions while learning fascinating facts about the staggering world of biology, chemistry and physics.
 

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What a great time KS2 girls had at The Girls Can tournament last week. They tried out lots of different sports including rugby, judo, dance and athletics. It was great to meet girls from other schools

Year 6 enjoyed sharing a book with Year 1 on World Book Day. 

After watching video clips of well-known presenters and actors ‘Bringing Books to Life’ where they shared what they love about their favourite stories, Year 6 worked together to create their very own short video.They considered the use of location, camera angles, images and music to create…

Year 6 are using their sketching skills to create posters of the Stations of the Cross in preparation for our Easter

Congratulations to our very own Squash Champion! Winning 3 out of 4 games (losing to the overall winner). Finishing 4th in the U13 age category. What a fabulous achievement! 
 

Year 6 have been learning how to work together as a team. 

Year 6 have been learning some tricky homophones. Today they worked in pairs to ‘Speed Spell’ the words they have been studying. 
 

As part of their Design and Technology, Year 6 have been learning about how structures are strengthened and stabilised using a guyed mast and flying buttress. They then used their knowledge to design and create their own structure using spaghetti and marshmallows. They had to consider…

I think we could have some budding actors in Year 6! Today Year 6 spent the day learning and rehearsing a play entitled ‘A Walk Through History’. At the end of the day, they performed it to the whole school. Well done Year 6!