Below is our most recent blog. This includes a summary of the last two weeks including any important information for the coming weeks (reminders etc).
Over the past couple of weeks, Year 6 have continued to demonstrate maturity, resilience and enthusiasm in all areas of school life. During SATs week, they approached each day with calm determination and should feel incredibly proud of their efforts. Mornings began with breakfast together, giving everyone the chance to relax, settle nerves and enjoy each other’s company before the assessments. Throughout the week, the children conducted themselves with excellent focus, positivity and maturity.
In English, the class has continued following Odysseus on his perilous journey home from Troy and have explored the episode in which he is shipwrecked upon Circe’s island. They have shared thoughtful ideas about the author’s use of characterisation, using evidence from the text to support their opinions and interpretations.
Excitement has also been building around the upcoming production of Mary Poppins. The children approached their auditions with confidence and enthusiasm, showing great bravery and commitment as they performed. They are now eagerly awaiting the announcement of their roles after half term.
Exploring Ancient Greek systems of government — monarchy, oligarchy and democracy has been the focus within history, going on to compare the contrasting city-states of Athens and Sparta.