English

Our English work will form a major part of the school day. The children will study stories from other cultures and legends. This links to the work we completed last half term on the Amazon rainforest. We will study books including:

-The Great Kapok Tree by Lynne Cherry

-The Vanishing Rainforest by Richard Platt.

-The Shaman’s Apprentice by Lynne Cherry and Mark Plotkin.

We will complete work on report writing including writing about the ancient Anglo-Saxon burial site of Sutton Hoo.

Finally, we will explore a variety of haiku poetry linked to the seasons.

As always, reading will be a huge focus. We will continue to develop comprehension skills using a variety of texts including the completion of 'There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom.' Please continue to support your child through promoting reading at least three times per week and record this in their books.

In grammar, we will focus on relative clauses, modal verbs and adverbs. The children will also develop a wide variety of punctuation within their writing.

Weekly spelling lessons and tests will continue. All the words will be added to Seesaw.

Mathematics

In Mathematics, we will focus on multiplication division and fractions. 

The children will develop written and mental methods for multiplication and division and apply their knowledge and understanding to a variety of problems. We will focus on the importance of mathematical dialogue ensuring that the children gain a deep understanding of the concepts being taught. It is important that the children can use reasoning in Mathematics when explaining their learning.   

Mrs Donnelly will focus on how to calculate the area and perimeter of a variety of shapes.

R.E

This half term we will learn about David and Goliath, Psalm 23 and the importance of service. We will also learn about the joyful mysteries of the Rosary.

During Advent we will make promises and learn about the importance and meaning of O Antiphons in scripture and art.

The children will continue to prepare their own Celebrations of the Word as well as daily prayer in class.

Science

In Science, the children will learn about energy stores, fuels, energy in food chains and electrical circuits will cells/batteries.

The children will continue to work scientifically by planning their own investigations, controlling variables and drawing conclusions from their results. 

History

In History, the focus will be on Ancient Rome. We will focus in when and where the Roman lived, the different types of Romans, Roman rulers and beliefs. We will consider the immense changes which occurred throughout the Roman empire and their legacy today.

Design and Technology

This half term we will focus on designing and making 3D creatures. This is an exciting topic allowing the children to be creative and collaborative.

Latin

The children will continue to learn Latin following the Minimus scheme.

Computing

In Computing, we will create movies using iMovie focusing on camera position, sound, lighting and editing.

Music

We will study Classroom Jazz this term. This will involve the children listening, appraising and composing their own music.

P.E

Our two topics for this half term are football and gymnastics. We will develop skills individually and in collaboration with our peers.

PSHE

We will complete our work on Relationships and Health Education. Full details of the programme are available at:

www.tentenresources.co.uk/parent-portal

School Username: st-johns-fy6

School Password: john-6

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any concerns or queries.

Many thanks

Mr P. McGrath

p.mcgrath@poulton-st-johns.lancs.sch.uk