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Upton Junior School

Upton Junior School

One Childhood - One Chance

Y6 2020-21

 

May 2021

  • 28/05/21

    6B Make Anderson Shelters!

    Over the course of this week, everyone in 6B has designed, made and evaluated the effectiveness of their own hand-made Anderson shelters. They used a range of resources and equipment to make them and even dropped a 1kg weight on top of them to see if they would withstand a bombing! Sadly, many didn...
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  • 28/05/21

    6R Anderson Shelters

    6R have thoroughly enjoyed our World War 2 topic. This week they have been practising their D&T skills by designing and building models of Anderson shelters. They have put their designs to the test to see if they are strong enough to withstand the force of a 1Kg weight being dropped. They have b...
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  • 21/05/21

    6B Learn to Jive!

    This afternoon we learnt how to jive, and it was amazing! We had so much fun and it was lovely to see how people would have entertained themselves during wartime to keep their spirits up! Check out all the pictures below...
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  • 21/05/21

    Up Periscope!

    6G have been exploring and learning about light this week.
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  • 21/05/21

    Homework! 21.05.21

    Homework set: 21.05.21 Due: 26.05.21 Create a piece of art work based on our class text 'Letters from the Lighthouse.' This could be drawing an illustration for one of the chapters, redesigning the front cover, making a model of the lighthouse or something else! Be creative...
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  • 19/05/21

    6Y Homework project...WWII Evacuee Suitcase

    Create your own WW2 Evacuatin suitcase!
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  • 19/05/21

    6R's Scientists!

    This week in science 6R have been investigating light. They have conducted a series of experiments and discovered that light travels in straight lines. They also looked at mirrors and reflection, they are going to be using everything they have learnt to build a periscope! 6R worked really...
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  • 14/05/21

    6R WW2 WOW DAY!

    6R had a fantastic time at Kent life, learning all about World War Two. They took part in a hands-on, interactive session where children experienced what it was like for city children to be evacuated to the countryside. They learnt about the precautions taken in an air raid and looked at the differe...
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  • 14/05/21

    6B WOW Day! World War II Experience!

    Yesterday, 6B had the most amazing day at Kent Life! The children all came dressed as evacuees and throughout the day took part in a number of different workshops which deepened our understanding of the event of World War II. In the morning, we joined the Home Guard. During this activity we learned...
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Kent
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