Mrs Yates, Miss Robson & Mrs Lennon
Year 6: the final frontier… a jammed-packed year to make it a year to remember!
Throughout the year, we endeavour to offer a creative curriculum which engages and enthuses our children. We seek opportunities to develop them as independent learners, curious learners and resilient learners. We work hard preparing for our end of KS2 assessments in Reading, Writing and Maths.
Our aim is to ensure that every child unlocks their full potential and has an opportunity to shine. All of our efforts ensure that our children leave Hemlington Hall Academy ready for all that secondary school has to offer.
Residential Experience
Our residential to London is thrilling! Jammed packed with all the sights and sounds of the capital, our children experience three days of the vibrancy that is London! A visit to the National History Museum bring our past curriculum to life. Children experience the dizzy heights of the London Eye and are entertained by the musical delights of the West End. A tour of the Houses of Parliament is certainly a highlight. This year, we are lucky to be wandering back up North via the wizardry world of Harry Potter!
Autumn Term
In the Autumn Term, we investigate the causes and consequences of World War II. Children learn about life in Britain during the war and how this affected families and children. We visit Eden Camp to immerse ourselves in everything World War II. In English, we study ‘Goodnight Mister Tom’ and look at the life of an evacuee during the war. Our children even get the opportunity to cook World War II recipes.
So long farewell….
Before leaving Year 6, we take to the stage and look back at our time at Hemlington Hall Academy, celebrating and sharing our talents and achievements through an end of year performance. A proud moment for us all… tissues at the ready!
Spring Term
Our senses are awakened by travel during the first half of the Spring Term. We explore ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ where we follow Phileas Fogg on his adventures. We experiment with bridge building and look at how climate and land usage differs around the world.
The Curriculum
PHSE is taught and modelled throughout the year, with online safety at the forefront of our minds.
Summer Term
We travel back in time to Ancient Greece next, exploring Greek life and achievements and their influence on the western world including their influence in art and mythology. In Science we investigate forces and this leads us into developing our own moving toys.
In the second half of the summer term we learn about ‘The Battle of Hastings’ and the events leading up to 1066. This leads in to our art work, sketching battle scenes and developing further techniques.
Check out our creative curriculum plans to see the full extent of our curriculum.
Spring2/Summer 1 Meet the Greeks
Our curriculum is designed to ensure that all children not matter what their needs are can access it.
Some useful links to help your child learn at home.
https://www.theschoolrun.com/practical-tips-for-sats-preparation
https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/leveln Maths, s/zbr9wmn
http://www.primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk
