Eagles
Welcome to the Eagles
Welcome to the Eagles
This term we are studying animals, including humans in science, and why there is suffering in Religion and Worldviews; consolidating our understanding of the world in geography; and considering the significance of women getting the right to vote in 1918 in history. In music, we are composing variations of the tune Twinkle before composing a protest song, which links to our work in history. In maths, we are completing our final unit on measures before commencing revision in preparation for SATs. In English, our whole-class reader is Boy, Everywhere; and our writing unit is linked to Manfish. We will also be revising grammar terms and preparing for the English SATs assessments. PE this half term is athletics with Miss Gingell on Thursdays and volleyball with Miss Kaplan on Fridays; all lessons are outdoors on the field so please ensure the correct uniform is worn (sun hats and a lightweight waterproof coat are advisable given our ever-changing weather). Please provide sun cream for your child, or apply it before coming to school, and ensure they have a water bottle in school throughout summer term. French is taught by Madame Bentley, PSHE by Mrs Leach, computing by Mrs Davies and art/DT by Miss Gingell.
Homework
20-30 minutes of reading daily (recorded in the reading diary); regular practise on Spelling Shed (minimum of 3 games within the assignment area - takes approx. 5 minutes) - some of which will be tested weekly through dictation; Times Tables Rock Stars 25 minutes per week (a little and often approach is far better than doing it all in one sitting as this aids long-term memory); CGP 10-minute workouts to build confidence and consolidate skills learned in class when set for maths, reading and grammar (up to 30 minutes per week); and any other tasks, as and when required, for example research.
144 Club
In addition to Times Tables Rock Stars, we also have the prestigious '144 Club' that the children are attempting to gain entry to. Each week they have 4 minutes to complete a paper-based multiplication grid consisting of 144 calculations; if successful they will earn themselves a specially-commissioned badge. Not only are children encouraged to complete the grid but also to improve their time each week. Children are aiming to improve on their previous scores, or completion time, so they are only ever competing with themselves. If your child wishes to practise completing the grid at home, you will find it in the files below.
Reading Comprehension
Added to the files is a document called 'Questions to Support your Child's Reading' which contains lots of different questions that you can use to prompt discussions about the books they are reading.
Starbooks
To further encourage a love of reading, the children in Eagles can earn loyalty stamps for every book they have read. After they have read 6 books, and filled their loyalty cards, they will be entered into a prize draw to win a new book. A winner will be selected at random at the end of each half term.
Knowledge Organisers
Please see the files below for a knowledge organiser linked to the Year 6 grammar terms that the children need to know. Other knowledge organisers will be added as required which link to the topics being covered each half term (where available). It would be really useful to download and/or print a copy for your child to refer to at home as they help to explain key concepts and topic vocabulary that they need to be familiar with.
Miss Kaplan - Teacher (CKaplan@sharnbrookprimary.beds.sch.uk)
Mrs Coles - Teaching Assistant
Mrs Smith - Teaching Assistant
