Welcome to Year 6!

Highlight of the week 19/10/26: As part of our Black History Month celebrations, Year 6 explored the rich culture and delicious traditional treats of Trinidad and Tobago! The children had a fantastic time making sweet potato pone, a popular Caribbean dessert. They thoroughly enjoyed working together, measuring ingredients, mixing and preparing their delicious treats. It was wonderful to see such fantastic teamwork, enthusiasm and excitement throughout the activity. A fun and memorable way to celebrate and appreciate Caribbean culture!

Highlight of the week 05/10/26: Year 6 had a fantastic time taking part in their Ukelegend workshop this week! The children thoroughly enjoyed learning to play the ukulele and joining in with popular songs, including the classic We Will Rock You. It was a wonderful opportunity for the children to develop their musical skills, confidence and sense of rhythm while having lots of fun together. A brilliant session filled with music, enthusiasm and happiness!

Highlight of the week 21/09/26: As part of their history topic on the Vikings, Year 6 enjoyed an engaging Forest School session designed to bring their learning to life. The children took part in a range of practical activities, including rune hunting, designing and constructing Viking shields, and working collaboratively to build Viking-style tents. These activities provide valuable opportunities for the children to develop their teamwork, creativity, 
problem-solving and practical skills, while deepening their understanding of Viking life and culture.

Highlight of the week 07/09/26: This week, the children have been enjoying some fun and practical learning activities! In Science, they used liquorice sweets to sort and classify objects, helping them understand how scientists classify animals into different groups based on their characteristics. During our PSHE learning, the children worked collaboratively in small groups to design and build paper bridges. Their challenge was to create a safe route for a toy car to travel across, encouraging them to communicate, share ideas, solve problems and work together as a team. It was wonderful to see the children demonstrating creativity, cooperation and perseverance throughout the activities!