📚 English
This week, the children moved away from our termly text Floodland and applied their reading, writing, and research skills to create non-chronological reports about the causes of climate change. This links beautifully to one of the key themes in Floodland. The children have developed their use of technical vocabulary and produced thoughtful, informative reports. After the break, we’ll be diving into our exciting new English text – Viking Boy!

➗ Maths
In Maths, the children have continued to deepen their understanding of division, applying their knowledge to a range of problems. Mastering this key strategy will not only support them in their KS2 SATs but also equip them with essential life skills.

🌍 Thematic Curriculum
This week, our focus has been on Judaism in Britain. The children explored how being Jewish shapes a believer’s daily life, learned about influential Jewish individuals today, and discussed the importance of community in people’s lives. After half term, we’ll begin our new unit on the Viking invasion of Britain and how it helped shape modern Britain.

📘 Homework Reminders

• Please read with your child at least three times a week.
• Children should play Times Table Rock Stars at least three times a week to build confidence and fluency.
• Children have been given a ZPD to help them choose books at the right level. After finishing a book, they should complete a quiz on Accelerated Reader, either at school or at home.
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• Spelling: Use the Look, Say, Cover, Write method – choose five spellings from the list to practise.
• Mathletics homework has also been set and is due by next Friday.

We hope you all have a wonderful half term holiday and look forward to welcoming the children back on Tuesday 28th October!

The Year 6 Team