Year 6 – Grylls - Year 6

Welcome to Year 6 – Grylls Class

Hello and welcome to Grylls class.

We are Mrs Caminade and Miss Mirto and our Learning Supports Assistants are Mrs Cusano, Mrs Mattin, Mrs Franco and Miss Michelin.

In Summer 1, our History topic is World War 2. We will be learning about what started the war, the home front, evacuation and the use of propaganda to influence the public on both sides. In Science, our topic is Animals including Humans focusing on the Circulatory System. This builds upon previous learning in Year 4 where we learnt about the digestive system. In Design & Technology, we are designing a playground featuring a variety of different structures, giving consideration to how the structures will be used. In RE, we will be answering the question “What would Jesus do? This term in music, we will be focussing on Songs of WW2, learning songs such as ‘Pack up your troubles in your old kit bag’ and ‘We’ll meet again’. In French, we are learning about French holidays, learning about the countries of the world, using different tenses and writing more complex sentences. In Computing, we will be learning about the history of computers and how they have evolved over time.

In Summer 2, our Geography topic is ‘Can I carry out an independent enquiry?’. The children will consider examples of issues in the local area, identify questions to be asked to find the relevant data, justify which data collection method is most suitable and design an accurate data collection template. Science this half term is all about working scientifically. We will be conducting a range of experiments to consolidate our Science learning throughout the year.  Computing and Design & Technology will link together and will involve designing a multifunctional and compact product to meet a client’s brief using CAD systems.  In Music, we will be learning the songs for a leavers’ production and performing to an audience. We are very excited about going on our 2-night residential trip this term to PGL Caythorp in Lincolnshire!