Year 6

Our Autumn Term topic is World War 2

 

Knowledge End Point:

To know the causes and impact of the first world war on Britain and British people

Consider ways of checking the accuracy of interpretations –fact or fiction and opinion

Confidently use the library and internet for research to convey their knowledge and understanding.

To research and complete a case study on a significant individual (Alan Turing)

Bring knowledge gathered from several sources together in a fluent account.

 

In this unit we are aiming to:

- Accurately timeline key events from WWI can use research to explain how and why World War broke out

- Understand what rationing was and why it was necessary during the war

- Use a range of sources to discover the events of the Blitz

- Research and complete a case study on Alan Turing and his impact during the War

- Say what the tragedy of the Holocaust was and say why this happened.

 

Key Vocabulary

resources, Blitz, air-raid, invasion, significance, primary and secondary sources, resources, artefacts

 

Reading suggestions for this topic are:

 

Additional Resources

https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/school-radio/articles/zjc8cqt

https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/history/world-war-ii/

https://www.primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/war/

https://www.twinkl.co.uk/homework-help/history-homework-help/second-world-war-facts-for-kids

https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/World-War-II/277798

Autumn Term 1

For our first half term we will be looking at the text 'When We Were Warriors' by Emma Carroll. 

A body washed up on the beach...
Evacuation to an old house with forbidden rooms and dark secrets...
An animal rescue service...

Set in World War Two, Emma Carroll explores the resilience, resourcefulness and inventiveness of children when their lives fall to pieces. Introducing some compelling new characters, as well as revisiting some familiar settings, these adventures are sure to win over new readers, as well as fans of old favourites such as Letters from the Lighthouse and Frost Hollow Hall.

 

 

 

Autumn Term 1

For our first half term we will be looking at the text 'Star of Fear, Star of Hope' by by Jo Hoestlandt. 

This text is a sensitive and poignant portrayal of the events of the Holocaust, and introduces the children to this difficult, but important topic.

Stars at morning, better take warning.
Stars at night, hope is in sight.

Helen recalls her childhood during the Nazi occupation of France and the mounting persecution of the Jewish people.

On the eve of her birthday, Helen is excited to celebrate with her best friend Lydia. But when a fearful woman appears at Helen's house, Lydia suddenly wants to go home early, and Helen can't understand why. Does it have to do with the yellow star that both Lydia and this woman are wearing? Why are people in hiding and using strange names? What is Lydia afraid of?

Set during the World War II Nazi occupation of France, this is a powerful story of friendship, fear, and the hope we must always hold dear.

 

In Autumn term we will be aiming to complete Power Maths (White Rose Edition) Book A.

The topics we will be covering Between now and Christmas are as follows:

Place value within 10,000,000

Four operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) (1)

Four operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) (2)

Fractions (1)

Fractions (2)

Geometry – position and direction

 

 

PE Days

Our PE sessions are as follows:

6M- Monday & Thursday morning

6S- Monday & Thursday morning

Please ensure you come in your kit ready on these days. This is a coloured t-shirt for you house team, plain jogging bottoms/shorts or leggings and trainers. Please note that football tops are not permitted for PE sessions. In colder weather, children are invited to wear either the school PE jumpers, or their normal school sweatshirt or cardigan. Other hoodies are not permitted. 

Swimming during Autumn term is TBC. 

 

Homework

Homework will be set weekly for the children. School will provide your child with CGP revision guides for reading, grammar and maths. This will help to prepare your child for their SATs assessments that take place in May.

One task from either the reading, maths or grammar will be set each week. 

Reading is expected at least 3 times a week and the children will also be given opportunity within the school week for independent reading. We encourage as much reading as possible - even 5 minutes! This will be monitored via reading diaries and also via the Accelerated Reader programme.

Times tables are a vital part of supporting children with their learning in maths so again please can we encourage children to practice these as much as possible via Times Table Rock Stars or timestables.co.uk.

Homework will be set on a Monday and is required for the following Monday. 

 

SATS 2025 Information

The KS2 SATs are scheduled for Monday 12th May to Thursday 15th May. Please do not book any holidays during this time.

Monday
English GPS Paper 1: questions
English grammar, punctuation and spelling Paper 2: spelling

Tuesday
English reading

Wednesday
Mathematics Paper 1: arithmetic
Mathematics Paper 2: reasoning

Thursday 
Mathematics Paper 3: reasoning

The papers are both set and marked externally. Your child’s marks will be used in conjunction with teacher assessment to give high schools a broader picture of their attainment. After SATs, each child will receive a scaled score for each subject (reading, maths and GPS) and whether they have reached the expected standard set by the Department for Education.

The range of scaled scores available for each KS2 test is:

• 80 (the lowest scaled score that can be awarded)
• 120 (the highest scaled score)

The expected standard for each test is a scaled score of 100 or more. If a child is awarded a scaled score of 99 or less they won't have achieved the expected standard in the test.